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Photos from the 2015 Jazz in the Pines Festival.

Below, Idyllwild Arts President Pamela Jordan talks to the crowd at the Main Stage. Photo by JP Crumrine — Idyllwild Arts President Pamela Jordan talks to the crowd at the Main Stage.
Photo by JP Crumrine

The floor of the French Quarter was always filled with energetic dancers throughout the weekend’s festival.Photos by Jenny Kirchner — The floor of the French Quarter was always filled with energetic dancers throughout the weekend’s festival. Photos by Jenny Kirchner

Idyllwild Arts decorations graced the tables during the annual Patrons Dinner at Idyllwild Arts in the French Quarter Friday night.Photos by Jenny Kirchner — Idyllwild Arts decorations graced the tables during the annual Patrons Dinner at Idyllwild Arts in the French Quarter Friday night. Photos by Jenny Kirchner

The dessert table was a hit during the annual Patrons Dinner at Idyllwild Arts Friday night.Photo by Jenny Kirchner — The dessert table was a hit during the annual Patrons Dinner at Idyllwild Arts Friday night. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

seahawk — The Seahawk Modern Jazz Orchestra performed Saturday night at the IAF Theatre. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

The popular Yve Evans attracted a full house to the French Quarter Sunday afternoon to hear her commentary and performance.Photo by JP Crumrine — The popular Yve Evans attracted a full house to the French Quarter Sunday afternoon to hear her commentary and performance. Photo by JP Crumrine

Casey Abrams (right) of Idyllwild packed the Holmes Amphitheatre Sunday afternoon. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Haley Reinhart and Casey Abrams relax before Sunday’s headline performance on the festival’s main stage. Photo by Jenny Kirchner — Haley Reinhart and Casey Abrams relax before Sunday’s headline performance on the festival’s main stage.
Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Justin Holmes of Idyllwild and a 2001 Idyllwild Arts Academy graduate, tap dances to Casey Abrams’ band on the main stage in the Holmes Amphitheatre (named for his grandfather, Robert Holmes), on Sunday while a gaggle of little girls watches. Photo by Jack Clark — Justin Holmes of Idyllwild and a 2001 Idyllwild Arts Academy graduate, tap dances to Casey Abrams’ band on the main stage in the Holmes Amphitheatre (named for his grandfather, Robert Holmes), on Sunday while a gaggle of little girls watches.
Photo by Jack Clark

lisa — Lisa Haley and Chuck Alvarez were the opening performances at the French Quarter Sunday morning. Jeff Olson played percussion (background). Photo by Peter Szabadi

Audrey Carver of Idyllwild, a visual arts major at Idyllwild Arts Academy, was one of several students who spoke to Jazz in the Pines attendees Sunday on the main stage about what her scholarship means to her education. Funds raised from the jazz festival go toward scholarships at the school. Photo by Jack Clark — Audrey Carver of Idyllwild, a visual arts major at Idyllwild Arts Academy, was one of several students who spoke to Jazz in the Pines attendees Sunday on the main stage about what her scholarship means to her education. Funds raised from the jazz festival go toward scholarships at the school.
Photo by Jack Clark

San Diego’s Eurphoria Brass Band led the march at the opening of the 2015 Jazz in the Pines. Eurphoria was the first performance at the French Quarter Saturday morning and closed the main stage Saturday afternoon. Photos by Jenny Kirchner

The ever-popular Harry Pickens triumphantly returned to the jazz fest. He performed Saturday afternoon with Marshall Hawkins on bass.Photo by Jenny Kirchner — The ever-popular Harry Pickens triumphantly returned to the jazz fest. He performed Saturday afternoon with Marshall Hawkins on bass. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Holly Hoffman, jazz flautist, entertained the Stephens Hall crowd Sunday afternoon. Joining her and Mike Wofford was John Clayton on bass in background. Photo by JP Crumrine — Holly Hoffman, jazz flautist, entertained the Stephens Hall crowd Sunday afternoon. Joining her and Mike Wofford was John Clayton on bass in background.
Photo by JP Crumrine

John Newman, chair of Jazz in the Pines and director of Business Operations at Idyllwild Arts, played during some of Casey Abrams’ numbers at the festival Sunday afternoon on the main stage.Photo by Jack Clark — John Newman, chair of Jazz in the Pines and director of Business Operations at Idyllwild Arts, played during some of Casey Abrams’ numbers at the festival Sunday afternoon on the main stage. Photo by Jack Clark

Patrons at the French Quarter joyously danced Saturday afternoon to the heat of Ruby and the Red Hots.Photo by JP Crumrine — Patrons at the French Quarter joyously danced Saturday afternoon to the heat of Ruby and the Red Hots. Photo by JP Crumrine

Henry Franklin returned to the jazz fest this year. He was joined by saxophonist Azur Lawrence.Photo by JP Crumrine — Henry Franklin returned to the jazz fest this year. He was joined by saxophonist Azur Lawrence. Photo by JP Crumrine

The Idyllwild Arts alumni drew a huge crowd in the Holmes Amphitheatre Saturday afternoon. From left are Roy Gonzales, percussion; Jason Jackson, trombone; Daniel Sezar-Krebbers, bass; Gilbert Castellanos, trumpet; and Evan Christopher, clarinet. Photo by JP Crumrine — The Idyllwild Arts alumni drew a huge crowd in the Holmes Amphitheatre Saturday afternoon. From left are Roy Gonzales, percussion; Jason Jackson, trombone; Daniel Sezar-Krebbers, bass; Gilbert Castellanos, trumpet; and Evan Christopher, clarinet.
Photo by JP Crumrine

Despite the heat, Ruby (Etoile) Presnell and the Red Hots filled the dance floor at the French Quarter Saturday afternoon.Photo by JP Crumrine — Despite the heat, Ruby (Etoile) Presnell and the Red Hots filled the dance floor at the French Quarter Saturday afternoon. Photo by JP Crumrine

Idyllwild Arts alumni were featured at this year’s jazz fest. Five of the most well-known national and international musicians are (from left) Daniel Sazer-Krebbers (class of 2002), Andy Fraga Jr. (1997), Jason Jackson (1989), Evan Christopher (1987) and Graham Dechter (2004).Photo by JP Crumrine — Idyllwild Arts alumni were featured at this year’s jazz fest. Five of the most well-known national and international musicians are (from left) Daniel Sazer-Krebbers (class of 2002), Andy Fraga Jr. (1997), Jason Jackson (1989), Evan Christopher (1987) and Graham Dechter (2004). Photo by JP Crumrine

Big Dev from San Diego was another featured hit at the 2015 Jazz in Pines. Besides his ribs and brisket, this year, Big Dev offered a separate lunch menu. Photo by JP Crumrine — Big Dev from San Diego was another featured hit at the 2015 Jazz in Pines. Besides his ribs and brisket, this year, Big Dev offered a separate lunch menu.
Photo by JP Crumrine

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