BRIAN BROMBERG, CHIELI MINUCCI, RICHARD SMITH, GERALD VEASLEY, and KIM WATERS will all be taking part as presenters, performers and/or music educators. JASON MILES will lead his all-star THE MUSIC OF GROVER WASHINGTON JR. as an "opening night highlight" of the day program.

BRIAN BROMBERG's current review of his CD-"It Is What It Is" by Dennis Poole says: "It signposts the place where straight-ahead jazz collides with a more contemporary leaning to provide a fittingly frenetic finale.....rocking to a feisty conclusion". Call CES for bookings. Visit www.brianbromberg.net

JOYCE COOLING, guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, has recorded seven albums...five of which have charted on Billboard spawning six top ten songs including 2 No. ones. She has garnered several awards including the "Gibson Best Jazz Guitarist of the Year" and "Best New Talent" in the Jazziz Reader's Poll. Not just a contemporary jazz artist, Joyce has performed with jazz legends JOE HENDERSON, STAN GETZ, CHARLIE BYRD, AL JARREAU, and LEE RITTENOUR. Joyce is also a national advocate for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) performing at national and regional NAMI events. A portion of her CD earnings is donated to NAMI and local chapters are solid supporters of her concerts and performances. Call CES for bookings. Visit www.joycecooling.com

GUITARZZZ is the exciting show created by and starring world class guitarists CHUCK LOEB, CHIELI MINUCCI and PAUL JACKSON, JR. These 3 guitarists join together in an array of their hits and specially composed songs which display and blend their three distinct styles. Perfect for festivals & special events, reviews of live performances are available from CES upon request.

PAUL JACKSON JR CD "LAY IT BACK". Paul is now lead guitarist in the Ricky Minor Tonight Show Band and continues accepting a limited number of dates in concerts, festivals and special events. Call CES for avails. Visit www.pauljacksonjr.com

CHUCK LOEB now a member of the international jazz supergroup Fourplay, Chuck also continues to lead his trio, quartet and GUITARZZZ in concerts, festivals, special events and clubs. Chuck also produced his wife Carmen Cuesta's new CD "Mi Bossa Nova", now available on SONY in Europe and schedules for U.S. release in January 2011. Call CES for bookings & details. Visit www.carmencuesta.com and www.chuckloeb.com

BOBBY LYLE's trio tribute to Jimmy Smith and Wes Montgomery featuring Paul Jackson Jr. has received both fan and critical acclaim at various festivals and events. Call CES for avails.

METRO is the all-star fusion band led by CHUCK LOEB and MITCHEL FORMAN. From sold out dates in Europe to a week at The Blue Note in NYC; to concert and club dates across the U.S., METRO has been hugely successful. The various stars who have appeared in METRO include Gerald Veasley, Will Lee, Dave Weckl, Eric Marienthal, Bob Franciscini and Randy Brecker, among others. (subject to availability-Call CES) For more info and music: Visit www.metrojazz.com

JASON MILES "THE MUSIC OF GROVER WASHINGTON JR" has toured Japan and played several important U.S. festivals in 2010. Backed by the internationally acclaimed CD, "Grover Live" (from 1997 concert produced by Grammy winner Miles), this all-star show is a stunning success. Contact CES for video and reviews. This is the only show that has the permission to legally use Grover's name and likeness, and it supports the "Grover Washington Jr.-Protect the Dream Foundation". Note that Miles has several other successful shows including "GLOBAL NOIZE" and "SOUL SUMMIT" (both backed by supporting albums). Call CES for details and for more information. Visit www.jasonmilesmusic.com

CHIELI MINUCCI and SPECIAL EFX celebrates their 25th Anniversary in 2010. Chieli & SFX continues to thrill live audiences while Chieli continues his prolific composing and recording for his Emmy winning TV show, The Guiding Light. For music, video live performances and more information on his CD go to his website. Please call CES for booking avails. Visit www.chielimusic.com

RICHARD SMITH this outstanding guitarist is available with his quartet or his All-Star L.A. CHILLHARMONIC. The youngest ever full Professor at University of Southern California's famed Thornton School of Music, Richard performs coast to coast and around the world, often conducting residencies and performing with local students. Call for info and availability. Visit www.richardsmithguitar.com;www.lachillharmonic.com

KIM WATERS new CD "LOVE STORIES" features KENNY LATTIMORE and was released on January 26, 2010. Kim is touring with his quartet and has availabilities with Kenny or with MAYSA. Kim has sold over one million album and has garnered thirteen No. 1 songs. Dates are already booked for 2010. Please call CES for routing and avails. Visit www.kimwaters.net

Check out the "Tour Dates" section on CES's website to see when our artists will be in your area. SUPPORT JAZZ-America's "Uniquely Original Music-♫♫ Enjoy The Music"