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Patti Austin jump starts 27th annual jazz festival
RON MACARTHUR PHOTOS
October 13, 2016
Rehoboth’s Sal and Bette Gallo are Producers of the Year for the 2016 Jazz Festival. The couple has supported the festival for many years and recently established the Gallo Gives Foundation. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Artist of the Year Patti Austin’s music roots date back to a childhood performance at Apollo Theatre. She recorded her first album in 1976 and recently released her 18th album. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Kim Waters is an annual favorite who has been performing at the festival since its early years. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Eric Darius, who was born in New Jersey and now lives in Florida where he owns a music studio, performs opening night of the Jazz Festival. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
It didn’t take long for the energetic saxophonist Eric Darius to get out into the crowd at Cape Henlopen High School on opening night. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Saxophonist Eric Darius delights the large opening-night crowd at Cape Henlopen High School. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Saxophonist Eric Darius works the sold-out crowd at Cape Henlopen High School during opening night. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Brian Simpson thanks the sold-out crowd for supporting jazz during the first night concert at Cape Henlopen High School. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Eric Darius asks the sold-out, opening-night crowd if they want one more song. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Saxophonist Eric Darius thanks the large opening-night crowd. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Brian Simpson, keyboardist, composer, producer and studio musician, performs his hit “Skywalker.” RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Kim Waters has been called one of the planet’s best saxophonists. He is also part owner of Kim Water’s Jazz Tones Cafe in Conyers, Ga. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Artist of the Year Patti Austin takes center stage on the first night of the 27th annual Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Patti Austin, named Artist of the Year, is the featured performer on the first night of the Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival. The festival continues Saturday, Oct. 15, and Sunday, Oct. 16. See a complete schedule at rehobothjazz.com.
