Jam on coast

Jam out at a special “Jazz Jam” at the Newport Performing Arts Center this Friday, June 28.

Along with promising outstanding performances by vocalist Halie Loren, music director Ken Peplowski and grammy award-nominated guitarist Diego Figueiredo, the event will include music, whisky tasting, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and a live auction hosted by Oregon Rep. David Gomberg. All proceeds will go directly towards funding the 20th year of the annual Oregon Coast Jazz Party.

“We’re thrilled and honored to welcome back three of the Coast’s favorite jazz musicians,” said Jason Holland, executive director of Oregon Coast Council for the Arts. “I’m excited for fans to enjoy the festivities. Not just the incredible music on stage, but also the fun we’ve got planned before the performance.”

All three performers are renowned for their musical talent. Peplowski has performed with artists such as Benny Goodman, Rosemary Clooney and even Madonna, and has headlined at venues across the country, including the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall.

Figueiredo, named one of the greatest guitarists in the world, has collaborated and performed with Gilberto Gil, João Bosco and Roberto Menescal to name just a few.

Loren, the multilingual singer/songwriter that is no stranger to Newport audiences, has garnered multiple national and international awards for her original music.

The silent auction boasts a generous collection of items from original artwork to fine dining and stays at Embarcadero Resort, Chinook Winds Casino Resort and the Newport Belle.

Doors open at 6 pm for mingling, hors d’oeuvres and the silent auction. The performance will begin at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $40. The Newport Performing Arts Center is located at 777 W Olive Street. For more information, go to coastarts.org or call 541-265-2787.