Thanks to everyone for a great Weekend of Jazz 2009!

We got some GREAT feedback from you on our Weekend of Jazz 2009 survey.  Thanks so much to everyone who participated.

The five randomly selected participants to win prizes for taking the survey are below:
GRAND PRIZE: TOM PERKINS from Colorado Springs won a $50 iTunes gift card and a copy of Earl's latest release, The Spice of Life!
RUNNER UP: ALISA BEASLY from Colorado Springs won a $25 iTunes gift card and a copy of The Spice of Life!
3rd PLACE: CAROLYN MARKS from Smithfield, VA won a Weekend of Jazz Festival Picnic Blanket and a copy of The Spice of Life!
4th PLACE: VIRGINIA CHAPPELLE from Laurel, MD won a copy of The Spice of Life and a full-length CD from a surprise Weekend of Jazz artist!
5th PLACE: PEGGY MATTHEWS from Sikeston, MO won a copy of Iand a Weekend of Jazz Sampler CD!

Congratulations and thanks again!

Photos are now available to view in the GALLERY section, as well as photo slideshows in the video section of the gallery.  Stop by and take a look at these great  event pictures by Teresa DeLappe and Chuck Bigger.  And don't forget to sign up for the e-Newsletter above, where you'll get exclusive news first on the event.

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-June, 2008- Weekend of Jazz Friends:

Yesterday afternoon, we all lost a great friend and colleague, Weekend of Jazz co-founder and former Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at The Broadmoor, Mike Dimond.  Mike, also known as ‘Shiny’, had wanted to bring jazz back to The Broadmoor during his time there.  Mike reflected, “The Broadmoor is very respectful of tradition, and one of our traditions over the years has been jazz.”  Mike’s vision became a reality in 2003 when he brought Earl Klugh to The Broadmoor to perform, and a few months later in 2004, the first ‘Weekend of Jazz’ was born.

In 2004 while he was on stage introducing Earl to you, the Weekend of Jazz audience, Mike said, “I think you really answered our question: Can we bring jazz back to The Broadmoor and will it be successful?”  Thank you all each and every year for helping us to answer Mike’s question and keeping Weekend of Jazz going strong.  Mike, we will all miss you, and we’ll never forget your smiling face.

From Left: Chris Botti, Mike Dimond, Earl Klugh & Bob James at Earl's first annual
Weekend of Jazz at The Broadmoor in 2004.