Cliffhanger Productions Presents:
1st Annual Elk Creek Jazz Festival
The Rippingtons
Featuring Russ Freeman Also Appearing
UK Faculty Jazz The Randy Villars Band Alma Y Clave
Saturday June 28, 2008 4:00pm
Seems like just yesterday. The Rippingtons, founded in 1986 by Grammy-nominated guitarist Russ Freeman, celebrated their 20th anniversary in 2006.
The band has enjoyed tremendous success from the beginning, with their groundbreaking album "Moonlighting", which Jazziz magazine voted to be the #1 Most Influential Contemporary Jazz Album of all time.
The Rippingtons have had several number one Billboard-charting albums, and also won several Oasis Awards, including awarded Group Of
The Year by the Oasis Awards, both in 2001 and 2002, as well as Achievement In Video, 1999.
Early personnel included David Benoit, Kenny G, Brandon Fields, and Gregg Karukas. Special guest stars have included Arturo Sandoval, Abita, Willy Chirino, Dave Grusin, Joe Sample, Dave Koz, Bob James, Ozomatli, Kirk Whalum, Chante Moore and David Benoit... the list goes on. Present band lineup includes Jeff Kashiwa, Steve Reid, Kim Stone, Bill Heller, Dave Karasony, and Russ Freeman.
This respected group has gained a worldwide fan base. Their latest CD, "20th Anniversary", has reached #1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart, but they aren't slowing down!
Check out this video from The Rippington's live performance.
Randy Villars is a classically trained saxophonist and pianist whose focus is jazz and pop performing, composing, and recording.
Randy has composed, arranged, produced, and played on many commercial music tracks for clients such as IBM, Kodak, KFC International, and McDonald's.
His saxophone work has been heard on the TV shows Guiding Light, As The World Turns, Another World, Lifestyles of The Rich and Famous, and Riviera.
He has composed film scores for Time-Life which were broadcast on A & E.
Randy has appeared as a session player on CBS and PolyGram Records. Randy has released three CDS as a solo artist:
Levels (1996 Leviathan Records), Awakening (1996 Positive Music Records), and Every Moment (2001 Positive Music Records).
His playing experience includes performances or recording work with Sonny Stitt, Eddie Harris, James Moody, John Scofield, Tim Hagans, Ira Sullivan, Mulgrew Miller, Fred Hersch, John Fedchock, Mike Davis, Greg Abate, Bootsy Collins, Fred Wesley, Ramsey Lewis, Steve Turre, Andy Narell, Warren Hill, and The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, among others.
Randy is now the senior composer/producer for a new music production company based in Dayton, Ohio called Greene Glen Productions.
Gates Open At 3:00pm
Alma Y Clave At 4:00pm
Randy Villars Band At 5:15pm
UK Faculty Jazz At 6:30pm
The Rippingtons At 8:00pm
VIP Menu Caesar Salad with House Made Croutons and Fresh Parmesean Cheese, Bourbon Maple
Salmon or Marinated Grilled Chicken with Elk Creek Lemon Vidal Blanc Sauce, Wild and White Rice, Vegetable Medley, Bourbon Bread Pudding
Concessions Available for General Admission Grilled Ribeye Steak Sandwich, Italian Sausage, Hamburgers, Hot dogs,
Sautéed Onions & Peppers, BBQ Pork Sandwich, French Fries, Potato Chips, Cotton Candy, Funnel Cakes, Other Snacks Foods,
Bottled Water & Coke Products
Ticket Prices
VIP - $200
(2 Tickets)
Includes reserved seating for two on the deck of the winery, preferred parking in the winery lot and dinner served on the deck
with a bottle of Crazy Elk wine.
$50
Gold Circle reserved seating in front of the stage with a chair
provided
$35
Preferred reserved seating behind the Gold Circle area.
$20
General Admission (bring your own chair or blanket). Children 12 and under are FREE.
Tickets are Non-Refundable
No coolers • No Pets • No
alcoholic beverages other than
Elk Creek wines
are allowed on premises due to KY licensing.
Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair.
This event will take place rain or shine so bring rain gear if needed.
All ticket purchases subject to our event rules. EVENT RULES
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• Kentucky Proud Wine
Kentucky Winemaking Tradition Continues
In 1798, Kentucky was the site of America's first commercial vineyard planted by the winemaker for the Marquis de Lafeyette. By the late 1800's, Kentucky was the third largest grape and wine producer in the United States. Then came Prohibition which hit the Kentucky wine industry hard just like it did in many other states. Many of the vineyards then in Kentucky were either uprooted and converted to cash crops or they were abandoned. Today of course the story is much different. There are many Kentucky wineries where visitors can enjoy wine tours and tastings. And Elk Creek Vineyards is leading the region for Kentucky vineyards and Kentucky wine. We're proud to be the largest winery in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Elk Creek Vineyards is nestled among the rolling hills of Kentucky in Owenton, KY. We established Elk Creek Vineyards in 2003 believing that the only way to make great wines is to intimately know what grows best on Kentucky soil. Like those who came before us more than 200 years ago, we are making the finest wine Kentucky soil has to offer. Now, you can purchase our Kentucky wine here on our website or by visiting our winery.
Elk Creek Vineyards is located just one hour's drive from Lexington KY, Louisville KY or Cincinnati OH. We offer a wide choice of Award winning wines that are produced and bottled on-site. Kentucky wine at its finest. In addition, we offer a deli, art gallery, cooking classes, Bed and Breakfast lodging, live entertainment, a gift shop and outdoor entertainment at our amphitheater during the Spring and Summer months. Our winery is a spectacular place for tastings, tours and special events.
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