The Seventh Annual Big Sur JazzFest presents the Brad Mehldau Trio, Russell Malone Quartet, Omar Sosa Septet and a host of diverse jazz artists the weekend of May 3, 4 & 5, 2002. At a variety of indoor and outdoor sites throughout Big Sur Village jazz music mixes with the world-renowned natural beauty of the rugged coastal community. Dan Ouellette of Down Beat magazine said "Possibly the most perfect setting for jazz on the planet." Other artists set to perform are Kitty Margolis Quintet, Eri …

A Weekend of great music May 2, 3, & 4 in an incomparable natural environment. This year's eighth annual Big Sur JazzFest features Rene Marie Quartet, Quetzal, Josh Jones Quartet, Vivendo de Pao, Calvin Keys, The Big Sur Natives, and more. The Main Event on Saturday, May 3rd, includes a full day of music among the redwoods of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park (tickets $35). Other venues include; Nepenthe, Sierra Mar at Post Ranch Inn, Cielo at Ventana, The Big Sur River Inn, and the Henry Miller Li …