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My sister and I attended the event and had the gold tickets. We were excited about the line up and looked forward to hearing some gtreat Jazz; however, the seats were so close together I was in too much pain to really enjoy it. I am 5'11" tall and with the chair configuration i was constantly trying to get comfortable. Also,the lunch provided was horrible.
Regardless of the rain and high altitude with little air, Uncle Charlie blew the crowd away! Old school was thrilled by the number of hits from the Gap Band and New school jammed as well. The costume changes were fantastic and beautiful.
I was able to attend both days (Day 1 and 2) of the Winter Park Jazz Festival with my 20-son and 15 year old- daughter. They and I enjoyed all the performances and the event atmosphere. The weather was unpredictable, as it was sunny-hot, heavily rained with wind (mostly on the second day) and was cold in the evenings. Notwithstanding, the event was off the chain. The first day was extremely pack owing to Charlie Wilson, Warren Hill and Jonathan Butler. The second day was great as well. My kids and I started going last year (2011). We intend to go every year while we are here in Colorado. Until 2013....
This was my 3rd Winter Park Jazz Festival, and the VIP assigned seating has to GO! We aren't sardines! There was no room to sit and truly enjoy the concert comfortably. I would have been better off with General Admission seating and arriving there early for a good spot, especially for what I paid for each ticket. For both days, for two people was $246.50. That's a lot, not to be comfortable. Also, where was the VIP treatment? We had to wait in line with all the other General Admission folks to get in. Also, what's with not allowing coolers in? I know of several people who had to leave their coolers at the front, or take them back to their cars. If people are there for 6 hours each day, they want to feel free to bring their own stuff and not be at the mercy of the vendor pricing. Also, there was tooooo much of a delay in turning around the acts this year. Whoever they were aren't good. When Chaka Khan came, the turnaround was great! This year between Mint Condition and Brian Culbertson and David Sandborn, it took over an hour. That's terrible! Becky Taylor told us on more than one occasion that the turnaround would be short. But the reality was it wasn't. I feel bad also that we didn’t get to really hear Eric Darius because of the rain. The time should have been extended, because if you do have Eric back, we still have to pay again, just to see him. Also, what happened to Mesa? She didn’t show and Warren Hill was late! And, there’s no excuse for Warren Hill. He lives right here in Boulder. Thanks to Charlie Wilson and the combo of Culbertson and Sandborn for saving the 30th year celebration. Otherwise, it would have sucked.
I was so elated, everything was wonderful. The energy was awesome.
I came in from Savannah GA and was not prepared for the winding mountain roads or the altitude but with the performances given at the Winter Park Jazz Festival the anxiety I felt getting there will be repeated next year! Charlie Wilson gave an amazing performance with spectacular dancers and band. Definitely got the crowd excited and on our feet. Mint Condition hit us with some favorite oldies and got us bobbing and dancing to their new music. David Sanborn and The Key Spanking Brian Culbertson brought the festival to a end and left me wanting more and more and more........ All I can say is See You Next Year and I am spreading the word!
All of the groups I saw were top notch performers, worked great through the weather delay (rain) and gave their all for the crowd. Highly recommended. The only thing I disliked was the short time - most Jazz and Blues fests I attend begin around 11 a.m. and end around 12 p.m. - this one was 6 hours shorter and thus had less bands, none of the extras like learning harmonica or events for kids or new band trials on breaks between big names. Otherwise, this was fun and I love Winterpark so will of course attend again.
The line-up was great. Very entertaining and talented musicians.
First time at jazz festival and the whole experience was exceptional from parking to where we sat because we didn't get rained on and Charlie Wilson, of course! Would definitely go again!!!
It was okay. The best was Charlie he did his thank with the bright collors once of them had purple and lime green and that's how I had my nails and toes painted so I was into it all the way. There colors made if even so better to look at not just a white or black outfit or jeans. I would see Charlie again. Next time we need more intertainers worth the money and maybe we could move it to where it use to be this way we have more space and more events to do other things while waiting in between shows.
Loved Charlie Wilson. Jonathan Butler, Warren Hill performance was cut short and several of their band members didn't make the gig because of cancelled flights. Bummed about that. Venue is a little too intimate for me... I like the mountainside instead. Overall, good value and got to love live music.
Mayor Hancock set the tone with a lovely prayer and acknowledgement for all those touched by the Aurora tragedy. Our first lady of Denver, Mary Louis represented - Chaka Khan would have been proud. Can you say Uncle Charlie! Overall the music was wonderful, nice selection of vendors - bought a great hat and cute dress for Sunday. Fantastic to see so many friends enjoying Winter Park. VIP seating was ridiculously cramped - felt like a sardine. Just wrong for having to pay premium $$$. Will NOT buy VIP seats again.
This was my first time to the Winter Park Jazz fest. Outstanding, this will be an annual event for my wife and I. I cannot wait until next year. Uncle Charlie Wilson turned it out!!!!
