High Country Jazz Festival

Schedule:

11:30 a.m - 2:00 p.m: Jazz Brunch featuring the Todd Wright All-Stars at Green Park Inn in Blowing Rock
The Green Park Inn is the grande dame of fine hotels in the High Country. Sitting astride the Eastern Continental Divide, you’ll enjoy a sense of history as you enjoy a sumptuous Sunday Brunch while enjoying a wide repertoire of jazz standards performed by the Todd Wright All-Stars. We Highly recommend reservations.

4:00 p.m: Shane Chalke on the Patio at Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock
Shane is a regular performer during the summer season in the High Country. He dishes up a large serving of straight-ahead jazz, Cool Jazz, and many jazz standards from the ’60s and ’70s. It’s a perfect time to enjoy a snack, a cocktail, or an early meal accompanied by the silky sounds of Shane’s High Country ensemble.

5:00 p.m: Reggie Buie Group Under the tent at Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock
A resident of Winston-Salem, Reggie Buie began his musical journey at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago. From there, he attended Florida A & M and was a member of the famed “Marching 100.” He has earned both writing and recording credits on the national level while living in Miami. Now, the Reggie Buie Group is a regular on stage in Greensboro, Charlotte, and Raleigh swinging between smooth jazz and standards.