- FEATURED SCOTTSDALE BAR THIS WEEK -

MAY 16th: Check out Uncorked at the Promenade Shopping Center to Feature Jazz and Blues Ensembles

Also, Wine Sponsored by Uncorked and Dinner Provided by a Variety of Promenade Restaurants

            "The Promenade Shopping Center in Scottsdale will kick off the 2^nd Annual Jazz on the Promenade concert series with entertainment that includes some of the best jazz performers in the valley; and will also feature outstanding wine and food provided by Promenade Restaurants.

             A diverse group of entertainers will highlight the premier jazz event beginning with Arizona's premiere "eclectic" contemporary jazz band Turning Point on April 1, Sistah Blue, the critically acclaimed high energy blues band on April 18, Patte Williams, Arizona's queen of soul and Sherry Roberson with the elegant vocal style of Ella Fitzgerald will appear together on April 25.  The hottest smooth jazz guitarist and song writer in America, Jay Soto will be "Slammin" on May 2 which incidentally is the name of the his first single that reached number two in the coveted national R & R charts. The emerging soulful singer Nayo Jones takes the stage on May 9; and none other than Dennis Rowlands, best known for his association with the Count Basie Band; and his comparison to Lou Rawls closes the series on May 16.

           One of the highlights of the six - week event that will take place, every Friday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00 pm at the Frank Lloyd Wright inspired amphitheater, boxed dinners available by Promenade restaurants- Cantina Laredo Pasta Pomodoro, Maggiano's Little Italy and Uncorked; and a wonderful selection of white and red wines presented by Uncorked- The Unpretentious Wine Bar.

            Margaret Lloyd, vice president of The Pederson Group said the jazz series was tremendously successful last year, and she is excited to be able to present, once again, an outstanding line-up of jazz musicians for this year's event.

            Promenade is located at the Southeast Corner of Scottsdale Road & Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd; and is managed by the Pederson Group. The amphitheater can be found south of The Capital Grille and Maggiano's Little Italy.

          The concert series is sponsored by KYOT 95.9 Radio, Estancia La Jolla Resort & Spa, Jazz in AZ, LaserRX, Maggiano's, Scottsdale Airpark News, Uncorked, and Western National Bank."