2024 Artists - 11th Anniversary



*artist lineup & schedule subject to change


Morris Day & The Time - Napa Valley Jazz Getaway 2024

Headlining Friday night’s main concert at Meritage Resort is the iconic Morris Day & The Time.

Friday Night Funk Night is gonna be on!


RnR - Napa Valley Jazz Getaway 2024

Opening up Saturday night at The Meritage Resort, it’s RnR: Rick Braun and Richard Elliott.


Jazz Funk Soul - Napa Valley Jazz Getaway 2024

Opening up an incredible night of Smooth Jazz at The Meritage Resort on Thursday, it’s Jazz Funk Soul: Jeff Lorber, Everette Harp, and Paul Jackson, Jr.


A musical genius, The Maestro, Elbernita “Twinkie” Clark of The Clark Sisters joins us in Napa for the first time! Twinkie will perform Saturday Night at Meritage Resort, and at the Jazz Brunch on Sunday at The Westin Verasa Napa.


Lindsey Webster - Napa Valley Jazz Getaway 2024

Our good friend Lindsey Webster returns to Napa Valley joining Brian Culbertson & Friends on Thursday night at The Meritage Resort.


Paul Taylor - Napa Valley Jazz Getaway 2024

Smooth Jazz Saxophone Star, Paul Taylor returns to Napa on Thursday, June 6 joining Brian Culbertson & Lindsey Webster!


Kicking things off on Friday night is the trio of guitarist Adam Hawley, bassist Julian Vaughn, and saxophonist Marcus Anderson!


Julian Vaughn - Napa Valley Jazz Getaway 2024

Joining Adam and Marcus Friday night, is bassist Julian Vaughn.


Marcus Anderson - Napa Valley Jazz Getaway 2024

Performing Friday night along with Adam Hawley & Julian Vaughn, our friend Marcus Anderson will be hanging in Napa all week!

Plus, he’ll be hosting the Sunday Jazz Brunch on June 9th.


Jeff Kashiwa - Napa Valley Jazz Getaway 2024

Joining Brian Culbertson on stage Saturday night at the Meritage resort is saxophonist Jeff Kashiwa!


Eric Marienthal

Smooth jazz saxophonist and friend of the Getaway, Eric Marienthal joins us for the Welcome Dinner and the Thursday Wine Down!


Ragan Whiteside - Napa Valley Jazz Getaway 2024

Making her Napa Valley Jazz Getaway debut is flautist Ragan Whiteside at the Thursday Wine Down!


Nicholas Cole - Napa Valley Jazz Getaway 2024

Producer / composer / keyboardist Nicholas Cole returns to Napa Valley!


Bringing that 24k Magic to Napa Valley for the first time is talkbox extraordinaire, Mr. Talkbox!


Past Napa Valley Jazz Getaway Guest Artists:

2023
(10th Anniversary)

The Whispers, Con Funk Shun, Pieces of a Dream, Eric Darius, Noel Gourdin, Althea René, Marcus Anderson, Rebecca Jade, Paul Jackson Jr., Nicholas Cole, Marqueal Jordan, Kayla Waters, Jazmin Ghent, comedian Jammin’ Jay Lamont, our DJ's The World Famous Rick & Russ Show w/CJ Flash, plus radio personality Sterling James.

2022

Boney James, Lindsey Webster, Eric Darius, Maysa, DW3, Kayla Waters, Mike Manson, Marcus Anderson, Eric Marienthal, Marqueal Jordan, our DJ's The World Famous Rick & Russ Show w/CJ Flash, plus radio personality Sterling James.

2019

Sheila E, Euge Groove, Oleta Adams, Eric Darius, David Benoit, Marcus Anderson, Paul Taylor, Michael Lington, Adam Hawley, Selina Albright, Cecil Ramirez, our DJ's The World Famous Rick & Russ Show w/CJ Flash, plus radio personality Sterling James. SEE PHOTOS

2018

Sinbad, The Commodores, Faith Evans, Norman Brown, Bobby Caldwell, Kirk Whalum, Peter White, Avery*Sunshine, Nick Colionne, Jonathan Butler, Eric Darius, The Al McKay All-Stars performing the music of EWF, Marcus Anderson, Lindsey Webster, Adam Hawley, Marqueal Jordan, Jazmin Ghent, Cecil Ramirez, our DJ's The World Famous Rick & Russ Show w/CJ Flash, plus radio personality Sterling James. SEE PHOTOS

2017

Marcus Miller, Candy Dulfer, Peabo Bryson, Regina Belle, The Whispers, Peter White, Euge Groove, Keiko Matsui, Morgan James, Pieces of a Dream, Eric Darius, Paul Jackson Jr., Lindsey Webster, Adam Hawley, Marcus Anderson, Nicholas Cole, Julianne Vaughn, Chase Huna, Curtis Brooks, Marqueal Jordan, Cecil Ramirez, our DJ's The World Famous Rick & Russ Show w/CJ Flash, special guest comedian Alonzo Bodden, plus radio personality Sterling James. SEE PHOTOS

2016

Michael McDonald, The Temptations, Fourplay, Gerald Albright, Jonathan Butler, Richard Elliott, Rick Braun, Larry Graham, Average White Band, Eric Darius, Stanley Jordan, Mint Condition, Michael Lington, Morgan James, Vincent Ingala, Marcus Anderson, Marqueal Jordan, Cecil Ramirez, our DJ's The World Famous Rick & Russ Show w/CJ Flash, special guest comedian Jammin' Jay Lamont, plus radio personality Sterling James. SEE PHOTOS

2015

Al Jarreau, Chaka Khan, Boney James, Spyro Gyra, Peter White, Mindi Abair, Eric Darius, Fred Wesley, Raul Midón, Chuck Loeb, Eric Marienthal, Kenny Lattimore, Maysa, The Family Stone, Vincent Ingala, Marqueal Jordan, DW3, Cecil Ramirez, our DJ's The World Famous Rick & Russ Show w/CJ Flash, special guest comedian Alonzo Bodden, plus radio personality Sterling James. SEE PHOTOS

2014

Ohio Players, Earl Klugh, Eric Benét, Morris Day & The Time, Lee Ritenour, Dave Grusin, David Benoit, Eric Darius, Mavis Staples, Average White Band, Jazz In Pink feat. Gail Jhonson, Karen Briggs & Althea Rene, Cecil Ramirez, Michael Lington, Eric Marienthal, Marqueal Jordan, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, our DJ's The World Famous Rick & Russ Show w/CJ Flash, special guest comedian Keenen Ivory Wayans, plus radio personality Sterling James. SEE PHOTOS

2013

Norman Brown, Kirk Whalum, Rick Braun, Larry Graham & Graham Central Station, Take 6, Ray Parker Jr., Eric Darius, Nick Colionne, Michael Lington, Cecil Ramirez, Selina Albright, DW3, Kim Waters, Paige Bryan plus special guest comedian, Sinbad. SEE PHOTOS

2012
(Inaugural Getaway)

Kenny Lattimore, Oleta Adams, Eric Darius, David Benoit, Eric Marienthal, Noel Gourdin, Cecil Ramirez and special guest comedian, Sinbad. SEE PHOTOS