Idyllwild Arts President Pamela Jordan talks to the crowd at the Main Stage. Photo by JP Crumrine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nThe floor of the French Quarter was always filled with energetic dancers throughout the weekend\u2019s festival. Photos by Jenny Kirchner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nIdyllwild Arts decorations graced the tables during the annual Patrons Dinner at Idyllwild Arts in the French Quarter Friday night. Photos by Jenny Kirchner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nThe dessert table was a hit during the annual Patrons Dinner at Idyllwild Arts Friday night. Photo by Jenny Kirchner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nThe Seahawk Modern Jazz Orchestra performed Saturday night at the IAF Theatre. Photo by Jenny Kirchner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nThe popular Yve Evans attracted a full house to the French Quarter Sunday afternoon to hear her commentary and performance. Photo by JP Crumrine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nCasey Abrams (right) of Idyllwild packed the Holmes Amphitheatre Sunday afternoon. Photo by Jenny Kirchner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nHaley Reinhart and Casey Abrams relax before Sunday\u2019s headline performance on the festival\u2019s main stage. Photo by Jenny Kirchner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nJustin Holmes of Idyllwild and a 2001 Idyllwild Arts Academy graduate, tap dances to Casey Abrams\u2019 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<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nLisa Haley and Chuck Alvarez were the opening performances at the French Quarter Sunday morning. Jeff Olson played percussion (background). Photo by Peter Szabadi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nAudrey 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<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nSan Diego\u2019s 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<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nThe ever-popular Harry Pickens triumphantly returned to the jazz fest. He performed Saturday afternoon with Marshall Hawkins on bass. Photo by Jenny Kirchner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nHolly 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<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nJohn Newman, chair of Jazz in the Pines and director of Business Operations at Idyllwild Arts, played during some of Casey Abrams\u2019 numbers at the festival Sunday afternoon on the main stage. Photo by Jack Clark<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nPatrons at the French Quarter joyously danced Saturday afternoon to the heat of Ruby and the Red Hots. Photo by JP Crumrine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nHenry Franklin returned to the jazz fest this year. He was joined by saxophonist Azur Lawrence. Photo by JP Crumrine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nThe 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<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nDespite the heat, Ruby (Etoile) Presnell and the Red Hots filled the dance floor at the French Quarter Saturday afternoon. Photo by JP Crumrine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nIdyllwild Arts alumni were featured at this year\u2019s 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<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nBig 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<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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