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In 29th year, Rehoboth jazz fest hits high note
Officials: Restaurants, hotels busy like a summer weekend
A packed house listens to Nick Colionne Oct. 11 at the opening of the Jazz Festival at Cape Henlopen High School. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
October 15, 2018
Less than 24 hours after the conclusion of the 29th annual Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival, Dennis Santangini said the weekend-long music celebration was absolutely fabulous.
“There was huge attendance, and most of the shows were sold out,” said Santangini, who has been president of jazz festival producer Delaware Celebration of Jazz for the past 25 years.
Santangini said it’s tough to know exactly how many people visited the Cape Region throughout the weekend, but he said he had already received phone calls from local restaurateurs saying they were busy like a summer weekend.
“It was very impressive,” said Santangini.
He said the greatest thing about this year’s festival was being back in the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. He credited convention center staff with going above and beyond the call of duty.
“Thank goodness for being back in Rehoboth,” he said. “It is called the Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival.”
As the festival ages, Santangini said, event offerings continue to expand beyond the smooth jazz sounds. It’s important to bring people in for the event who may not be music people but are looking for a good time, he said.
The 2019 festival, slated for Oct. 11-20, will mark the event’s 30th anniversary.
Next year’s festival will feature live music the first weekend at Rehoboth Beach Convention Center and the Rusty Rudder. Organizers will also bring back The Taste of Rehoboth event Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center.
Nick Colionne gives props to his bass player at the opening of the Jazz Festival at Cape Henlopen High School. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
Nick Colionne plays energetically with his keyboardist at the opening of the Jazz Festival at Cape Henlopen High School. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
Beebe Medical Foundation thanks the Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival board for its support of a $100,000 donation. Shown welcoming the crowd at the opening of the Jazz Festival at Cape Henlopen High School are (l-r) Judy Aliquo, president and CEO of Beebe Medical Foundation; Tom Protack, vice president of development; and Jeffrey M. Fried, President and CEO, Beebe Healthcare.
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Chuck Snyder receives the Producer of the Year Award from Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival Emcee Perky Scott, center. Scott gave kudos to Snyder for being present from the beginning days of the festival and for being a photographer every year. “I’m just a behind-the-scenes kind of person,” said Snyder. “I appreciate the accolades. Let’s get the show running.” Presenting the award is Larry DeFrancisco, Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival Vice President of Marketing and Sponsorship.
Nick Colionne opened the first night of Jazz Fest Oct. 11 at Cape Henlopen High School. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
Matt Marshak, Artist of the Year, was recognized Oct. 11 at opening night. “Nine years ago I was afforded the opportunity to be an aspiring new artist. I appreciate them allowing me to grow and learn,” said Marshak. Jazz fest Emcee Perky Scott, right, tells a story about Marshak. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
Jazz Fest emcee Perky Scott reminds everyone to take a lot of photos and use the tag @rbjazzfest. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
Cape Superintendent Robert Fulton welcomes Emcee Perky Scott and the crowd to the theater at the opening of the Jazz Festival Oct. 11 at Cape Henlopen High School. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
Latin Jazz Celebration with Bobby Sanabria & ASCENSÍON by True Blue Jazz, at Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center, Oct. 12. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
Latin Jazz Celebration with Bobby Sanabria & ASCENSÍON by True Blue Jazz, at Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center, Oct. 12. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
Latin Jazz Celebration with Bobby Sanabria & ASCENSÍON by True Blue Jazz, at Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center, Oct. 12. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
Matt Olson of Lucky Chops on the drums at the Bottle ‘n Cork in Dewey. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Lucky Chops trombonist Josh Holcomb. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Lucky Chops trumpeter Joshua Gawel gets low at the Bottle and Cork. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
New York City-based act Lucky Chops brought their high-energy show to the Bottle & Cork Oct. 13. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Lucky Chops’ upbeat music could be heard from Route 1. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Harry Phillip on the sousaphone for Lucky Chops. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Artist Selena Albright is all smiles talking about her new single “Highest High,” which she swore was about her love for her husband and not anything else. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Dallas-based artist Selina Albright feels the funk. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Billboard-topping saxophonist Eric Darius brought the crowd to its feet at the Rusty Rudder Oct. 13. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Florida-raised Eric Darius was celebrating the recent release of his new album “Breakin’ Thru” at the Rusty Rudder. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Saxophonist Eric Darius and singer Selina Albright work the stage together. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Cape Henlopen graduate Cody Leavel performs during the True Blue Jazz Festival in Rehoboth Beach. A professional musician, Leavel spent four years traveling with the Glenn Miller Orchestra. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
The Cape Henlopen High School Jazz Band performs Oct. 13 at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand as part of the 6th annual True Blue Jazz Festival. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Peggy Raley and Eddie Sherman, founders and organizers of the True Blue Jazz Festival, sing “Night and Day” during a performance on the Bandstand in Rehoboth Beach. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
The Olney Big Band gives a benefit performance for the Rehoboth Beach Fire Company during Smokin’ Red Hot Fire House Jazz by True Blue Jazz. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Peggy Raley and Eddie Sherman, organizers of the True Blue Jazz Festival, sing “All of Me” during a performance at the Youth Jazz Appreciation Night at Bethany Blues Wednesday, Oct. 10. DAN COOK PHOTO
The Cape Henlopen High School Jazz Band performs Oct. 10 at Bethany Blues as part of the 6th annual True Blue Jazz Festival. Shown are ( l-r) Liam Wiedmann, Lee Hoffmann, James Wisely, Andrew Ludwig, Noah Sutton, Kenny Shade-Rania, Will Kaier (back, behind Kenny), Vicki Stein, Will Warick and Marcus Gromfsky. DAN COOK PHOTO
John McKay plays trombone with the Cape Jazz Band at the Youth Jazz Appreciation Night at Bethany Blues Wednesday, Oct. 10. DAN COOK PHOTO
Eddie Sherman sings with the Cape Jazz Band at the Youth Jazz Appreciation Night at Bethany Blues Wednesday, Oct. 10. DAN COOK PHOTO
Cape Jazz Band member Will Warick wails on the sax at the Youth Jazz Appreciation Night at Bethany Blues Wednesday, Oct. 10. DAN COOK PHOTO
Elliot Bastian plays guitar with the Cape Jazz Band at the Youth Jazz Appreciation Night at Bethany Blues Wednesday, Oct. 10. DAN COOK PHOTO
Gabi Hazzard plays trumpet with the Cape Jazz Band at the Youth Jazz Appreciation Night at Bethany Blues Wednesday, Oct. 10. DAN COOK PHOTO
Lee Hoffmann plays the stand-up bass during the Cape Jazz Band performance at the Youth Jazz Appreciation Night at Bethany Blues Wednesday, Oct. 10. DAN COOK PHOTO
Liam Wiedmann, left, and Cody Leavel play with the Cape Jazz Band during their performance at the Youth Jazz Appreciation Night at Bethany Blues Wednesday, Oct. 10. DAN COOK PHOTO
Andrea Wood of the Andrea Wood Jazz Quartet sings “Let it Be” accompanied by sax player Brian Krock during The People’s Jazz Mass at St. George’s Chapel Sunday, Oct. 14. DAN COOK PHOTO
Jackson Borges, director of music at All Saints’ Church and St. George’s Chapel, directs a hymn during The People’s Jazz Mass at St. George’s Chapel Sunday, Oct. 14. DAN COOK PHOTO
Andrea Wood Jazz Quartet guitarist Nick Wood plays a Jazz Hymn during The People’s Jazz Mass at St. George’s Chapel Sunday, Oct. 14. DAN COOK PHOTO
Jackson Borges directs a hymn during The People’s Jazz Mass at St. George’s Chapel Sunday, Oct. 14. DAN COOK PHOTO
Reggie Harris braves a chill in the air to bring jazz to the Historic Lewes Farmers Market. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Cape Henlopen Jazz Band member Will Warick does a solo on his saxophone during a performance on the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand during the True Blue Jazz Festival. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Peggy Raley’s love of jazz is reflected in her music and dedication to True Blue Jazz. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
The Bill Dilks B-3 Organ Trio plays at the Rehoboth Beach Fire House as part of a benefit sponsored by True Blue Jazz. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Vince Lardear, of the Bill Dillks B-3 Organ Trio, fills the Rehoboth Beach Fire House with the sounds of jazz.
Tony “Big Cat” Smith performs at the Rehoboth Beach Fire House as part of the True Blue Jazz Festival to benefit the fire department. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Lipbone Redding, a featured True Blue Jazz Festival performer, gives the audience a sneak peak of his one-man-band act on the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
The Olney Big Band performs at the Rehoboth Beach Fire House as part of a True Blue Jazz benefit for the fire company. The traditional jazz band, made up of musicians from the Washington, D.C. area, is in its 15th year. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Movin’ and Groovin’ performed to a full house Oct. 13 at Dogfish Head Brewing's & Eats. STEVEN BILLUPS PHOTO
Movin’ and Groovin’ guitarist Dar Harmon feels the music as his horn section, Jim Miller, center and Joe Genovese admire his style. STEVEN BILLUPS PHOTO
2nd Time Around performed Oct. 14, as part of Jazz Fest and also as an after-walk party for the Lung Force Walk at The Bandstand in Rehoboth Beach. STEVEN BILLUPS PHOTO
The Van Williamson Trio played for the diners and onlookers at Dos Locos. Shown are Russ Rodgers on bass, Wes Crawford on drums and Van Williamson. STEVEN BILLUPS PHOTO
