Jack Jones and Jeff Hamilton Kick Off Newport Beach Jazz Party

World renowned singer Jack Jones and celebrated drummer Jeff Hamilton kick off the 19th annual Newport Beach Jazz Party February 14, 2019 at the Newport Beach, CA, Marriott Hotel and Spa. Tickets are available by calling 949-205-1252 and by visiting NewportBeachJazzParty.com.

Jack Jones is one of the most celebrated American singers in popular music. The two-time Grammy award winner is widely known for his hits: "Wives and Lovers," "Lollipops and Roses," "The Impossible Dream," "Call Me Irresponsible," and "The Love Boat."

Celebrated jazz drummer Jeff Hamilton is best known for his recording and performing work with his trio, Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra.

The Newport Beach Jazz Party is produced by Porchlight Hospitality's Paul, Sue and Chris Lowden. Porchlight Hospitality is responsible for producing and programming this prestigious and long-standing event. The Jazz Party is a jazz festival combined with a "looser" party atmosphere and is in the 19th year and still going strong. Porchlight Hospitality, LLC, a division of Archon Corporation, is a full-service entertainment company with a heavy focus on Jazz and Country music. Porchlight's footprint in the jazz world is as significant as managers, record, concert producers, bookers, talent buyers, and social media marketing experts.

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