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1999

Dianne Reeves and George Duke Receive Standing Ovation: Vocalist Dianne Reeves electrified the audience in her fifth appearance at the festival with a standout Saturday performance that had conga lines weaving through the aisles to her unique rendition of Gershwin's Love For Sale, Peter Gabriel's In Your Eyes and Coltrane's Afro Blue Impressions. Reeves was joined by a surprise guest, keyboardist George Duke (also her cousin), for her last number, Wonders of the Universe. Their rousing performance won a thunderous standing ovation.

All-Star Tribute to Cannonball and Nat Adderley: One of the most moving high points of Sunday's concert was the special salute to Cannonball and Nat Adderley, featuring veteran jazz musicians from both Adderleys' bands, including trumpeter Longineu Parsons, drummer Roy McCurdy, percussionist Airto Moreira, pianists George Duke and Michael Wolf, saxophonist Vincent Harry and bassist Walter Booker. In a rare surprise appearance, renowned vocalist Nancy Wilson (who also worked with the original group) joined the ensemble onstage for several numbers. Together, the veteran musicians captured the essence of the soulful jazz sound for which both brothers were famous—and as Nat Adderley was brought onstage in a wheelchair, the crowd rose to its feet for a standing ovation.

Jeff Goldblum Makes Festival Debut: Actor, director, musician Jeff Goldblum (best known for his roles in Jurassic Park and Independence Day) made his festival debut with his own group, the Mildred Switzer Orchestra, who opened Sunday's show to excellent reviews from critics and fans alike.

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