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The LA Scene - The Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl

The Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl The annual Playboy Jazz Festival (the 30th this year) at the Hollywood Bowl is a hugely popular event.

With a terrific venue like the Hollywood Bowl in the entertainment capital of the world, how can you go wrong? The festival features two days of both well-known and lesser knownbut up-and-coming jazz performers and the first day always seems sold out (and in my opinion has the better list).

The line-up is usually pretty good, with some performers that stand-out and others that are, perhaps, a bit more lackluster. But folks are there to enjoy the outdoor party scene with about 18,000 in attendance in the Bowl tucked high in the Hollywood Hills, so if the current performers don't interest you, you can enjoy the people watching while you dine and drink - there's lots of socializing, dancing and folks just having a great time.

For the 4th year in a row we packed a wonderful picnic and spent about 7 hours with our daughter, her boyfriend, and two other friends listening to some pretty good music until about 10:30 PM. Rick Braun was the best - my opinion - but the 29-year Japanese keyboardist, Hiromi, was incredible. No way I could capture her on video from where I was sitting but she was truly amazing. Another favorite of mine was the all-female Diva Jazz Orchestra featuring big band music.

It's only 2 hours from Carlsbad, so it an easy thing to do, especially if you stay over night - take in the Farmer's Market at 3rd and Fairfax (where The Grove is) for breakfast. The Hollywood Bowl line-up this year looks great, as always, so consider a trip to enjoy one of the best outdoor venues around. Why not take in one of the fireworks spectaculars?

At the 2008 Playboy Jazz Festival in Loa Angeles (Video 1) from Jeff Dowler on Vimeo.

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Posted by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate on 06/16/2008 11:12 PM

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10 Comments on The LA Scene - The Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl

...and a good time was had by all!

06/16/2008 11:16 PM

by Virginia Hepp Mesquite NV REALTOR >> Mesquite Nevada Real Estate Agent (ERA Brokers Consolidated - Mesquite NV Homes)

Jeff,
hello hello ! :)
Did you miss me ? hope that you and family is ok, great post. Keep it good !
Ray Saenz

06/17/2008 12:17 AM

by Aurora Colorado Real Estate Ray Saenz, Colorado Realtor (United Property Brokers, INC)

Hi Jeff, This was a great mix of possible technology, widgets and tools that provide a broad range od possibilities for capturing the imaginations of all who witness this. Wonderful post!

06/17/2008 02:19 AM

by San Diego Real Estate Voice authored by William Johnson GRI CRS e-PRO (RE/MAX Associates)

Jeff - sounds like a great time. I love the Hollywood Bowl, we have been many times and it is so unique and worth the drive!

06/17/2008 04:20 AM

by Sharon Paxson (Prudential California Realty)

Jeff, now THAT's a perfect day!

06/17/2008 04:42 AM

by Linda Scanlan (A Fan of AR)

What a wonderful place this is! I enjoyed the pics & video, bringing back my many happy visits back in the 80's when I lived in LA. I used to take my kids to the wonderful summer day programs. Wonderful!

06/17/2008 06:56 AM

by Mara Hawks, REALTOR®, Homes For Sale in Auburn-Opelika, Alabama, AU, Lee County (FIRST REALTY)

A man after this southern girl's heart! Thanks for sharing the pics and the SOUNDS of this great event!

06/17/2008 07:09 AM

by Eleanor Thorne, Cary Mortgage Loans (Meridian Residential)

Virginia - oh yes, we had a terrific time, and it seemed like all 18,000 folks there did as well.

Ray - hey, how are you. GOod to see you back after so many months. Hope you are well.

Thanks, William. I am uploading more videos to vimeo but thought 1 was enought here. The event itself is a visual and auditory delight (well, as gustatory as well).

Sharon - so true. We usually get there several times each year and always enjoy ourselves.

Linda - it was perfect. The weather was fabulous, great company, terrific food, wonderful music.

Mara - I'm glad it brought back pleasant memories.

Eleanor - you're welcome. It was fun to share and relive it myself. :)

Jeff

06/17/2008 08:45 AM

by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

It looks like a good time had by all. I love the music, video and slide show! Glad you all enjoyed yourselves.

06/17/2008 09:00 AM

by Becky Respess, ABR, CRB, CRS (Broker/Associate North Texas GMAC)

Thanks, Becky. I enjopy playing with the different media, so am glad others can appreciate it too. It always add a bit of life to post IMO.

Jeff