Rain or shine, mark your calendar for Saturday, July 8 for the Lake Breeze Music Festival!
The Lake Breeze Music Festival is when Southwest Michigan plays host to critically-acclaimed music artists for an afternoon and evening of music, food, drink, and fun.
This year’s concert features #1 Billboard charting artist Kim Scott, prolific composer/musician Alex Bugnon, and #1 Billboard Contemporary Jazz Artist Vincent Ingala.
According to show organizers Bryan Joseph and Jerry Price, the Lake Breeze Music Festival is an event bringing diverse musical talent together with an easy-going atmosphere and the beautiful backdrop of Lake Michigan.
“This is the premier music festival in our region. It is an evening filled with dynamic artists, great music, laughter, fun, friends, it is the event you have to be at,” said Price.
“The show’s headliner is the great saxophonist Vincent Ingala. He’s lighting up the (jazz music) charts across the country, performing three to four nights each week, providing great performances all across the country, so you can expect a great performance that night,” said Joseph.
The event will be held at Shadowland Pavilion, 101 Broad Street in St. Joseph, Michigan. The evening starts at 6pm. Food vendors will be on site. Restrooms and handicapped portable restrooms are available on the festival grounds. General admission tickets are available for $30. Reserved seating is $40.
More information available at https://www.lakebreezemusicfestival.com/.
About the artists:
Kim Scott
From her 2011 debut album, “Crossing Over”, to her #1 Billboard charting 2019 album, “Free to Be”, Innervision Records label recording artist Kim Scott has impressed audiences across the globe in performances and on the airwaves. Known for her exceptional tone, intoxicating melodies, and flawless technique, she is one of the most sought-after flutists in both the classical and jazz fields. The contemporary jazz superstar has an ever-growing fan-base garnered from her continued presence on the performance scene and from her visibility as radio host of the nationally syndicated, two-hour jazz program, “Kim Scott’s Block Party Radio”, which airs weekly across the world. She’s a fresh image and sound for today’s contemporary jazz scene.
Alex Bugnon
Alex Bugnon has been a prolific, energetic force on the contemporary music scene for almost three decades. A renowned musician, composer and bandleader, Bugnon hales from the picturesque town of Caux, Switzerland – 4 miles above Montreux, site of the world famous Jazz Festival. No doubt, the annual convergence in his hometown and in his own home, of some of music’s most illustrious names played a role in his decision to pursue a musical career, as did his early friendship with Herbie Hancock. The fact that his uncle was the legendary Donald Byrd only served to further his decision.
His first album, Love Season (1989) catapulted the virtual unknown to prominence and set him on his musical course. The album rocketed to number 2 on the R&B charts, was nominated for best jazz album at the Soul Train Awards, and earning him Black Radio Exclusive’s, Best New Artist Award.
Vincent Ingala
Vincent Ingala burst on the Contemporary Jazz scene in 2010 with the release of his critically heralded debut North End Soul. Two years later he was crowned Billboard “Smooth Jazz Artist of the Year” and Sirius XM Watercolors “Breakthrough Artist of The Year” in 2013. Ingala’s sophomore recording, Can’t Stop Now, was released in 2012 and Coast To Coast followed in 2015, featuring two singles that hit #1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart. Vincent Ingala featured his vocal driven Christmas in 2016, showcasing holiday classics. Ingala is a DJ on Smooth Jazz 24/7 where he can be heard weekly.
With the release of Fire & Desire and the upcoming Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns and Peter White Christmas tours, Vincent Ingala is excited to reconnect with his fans.
