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The Best Jazz is in Orange County This Weekend - Rick Braun, Elliott Yamin, Norman Brown and DW3 Perform

Jazz fans and gourmet foodies fill their souls and their cravings at Dana Point's Ocean Institute Fundraising Jazz Festival Gala Jan. 23-25

The three day fundraising Festival kicks off Friday night with performances by Rick Braun and Friends Elliott Yamin (of American Idol fame) and Norman Brown. Dining from the top restaurants in the area is provided by Luciana’s Ristorante, Gemmel’s, The Vintage Steakhouse, Brio’s Tuscany Grill, The Point, Jack’s, the Wine Bistro, Inka Peruvian Grill (courtesy of Lou de Stefano Catering) and El Torito.

Saturday night’s grand gala fundraiser features Rick Braun and Friends performing, a silent auction and a gourmet three-plus course gastronomic experience. Provided by the Executive Chef’s of the area’s top hotels, it ranges from appetizers to desert from the kitchens of the St. Regis Monarch Beach, the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, Park Hyatt Aviara, Montage Laguna Beach, Balboa Bay Resort, and Marriott Laguna Cliffs.

Sunday’s Encore Concert showcases the Latin-soul jazz of DW3. A fresh gourmet boxed lunch is included by Bristol Farms.

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Limited tickets are still available. go to www.oijazzfestival.com

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