Jazz 'Concerts on the Coast' at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay Begin May 30

HALF MOON BAY, CA - May 5, 2005 - Four of the world's most renowned smooth jazz artists, Rick Braun, Jonathan Butler, Richard Elliot and Peter White, will perform together as “Jazz Attack" on Monday, May 30, at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, kicking off the summer season of KKSF 103.7's Concerts on the Coast, presented by Cingular with Samsung. The outdoor concert series continues with “Guitars and Sax," featuring Wayman Tisdale, Mindi Abair, Warren Hill and Jeff Golub on Monday, July 4, and concludes on Monday, Sept. 5, with “Groovin' for Grover," starring Kirk Whalum, Gerald Albright and Jeff Lorber.

“The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay has featured live jazz indoors every weekend since we opened the resort in March 2001," said general manager Paul Ratchford. “The first 'Concert on the Coast,' featuring trumpeter Chris Botti on Labor Day 2004, was a tremendous, sold-out success and launched an ongoing partnership with KKSF. We're thrilled to continue offering the highest-caliber live music for our guests and members of the community, in an extraordinary coastal venue, with the Bay Area's leading smooth jazz radio station."

All concerts begin at 4 p.m. on a specially built stage on the resort's Gazebo Lawn, giving the audience a breathtaking view overlooking the Pacific Ocean at sunset. General admission tickets for each Concert on the Coast are $85 per person. For tickets and further information, please visit www.concertsonthecoast.com or call (877) GOT-JAZZ or (877) 468-5299.

Concert Schedule and Artists

Memorial Day: Monday, May 30, 4PM
The summer Concerts on the Coast series begins on Memorial Day with “Jazz Attack," a band combining an eclectic mix of smooth jazz' crème de la crème, Rick Braun, Jonathan Butler, Richard Elliot and Peter White, along with an all-star keyboard player and rhythm section.

Fourth of July: Monday, July 4, 4PM
The “Guitars and Sax" artist lineup on Independence Day continues the series' A-list of performers with Wayman Tisdale, Mindi Abair, Warren Hill and Jeff Golub.

Labor Day: Monday, September 5, 4PM
A tribute to late jazz great Grover Washington, Jr., “Groovin' for Grover" features Kirk Whalum, Gerald Albright and Jeff Lorber.

Overnight and Dining Packages
Coastal Cuisine Dining Package includes a three-course, prix fixe post-concert dinner for two in the resort's coastal cuisine restaurant, Navio; two specially reserved seats for the concert; and valet parking. $370 per couple, exclusive of alcohol, tax and gratuity. For reservations please call 650-712-7040.

Smooth Slumber Overnight Package includes Coastal View accommodations; two specially reserved seats for the concert; overnight parking and resort fee. Rates begin at $1,270 for a two-night stay, $1,770 for a three-night stay; exclusive of tax; available May 28 through June 1, 2205. For reservations please call 800-241-3333.

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay will donate a percentage of each concert's package proceeds to Bay Area nonprofit organizations, including the Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation on May 30, the American Heart Association San Mateo County on July 4, and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation on Sept. 5.

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is a 261-room destination spa and golf resort, 30 miles south of San Francisco. Set atop a rugged bluff overlooking 50 miles of pristine California coastline, the timeless oceanfront estate provides guests with a relaxed yet refined experience, whether for a romantic getaway, meeting or special event. The resort opened spring 2001 and has earned the prestigious AAA Five Diamond Award for the third consecutive year. For reservations, please contact your travel professional or toll-free at (800) 241-3333. For additional information, please call the resort directly at (650) 712-7000, or visit www.ritzcarlton.com.