Wine, Jazz and the Blues. A simple lesson in cool.

The Niagara Jazz scene probably isn't what you would expect. We don't have any basment Jazz clubs that you can only find if someone tells you, and when you get here you won't find that we care much about you being dressed the part.

What you will find is some of the best Jazz music you've probably ever heard, echoing through one of the most beautiful settings you've ever seen, a premier vineyard in Niagara. How's that for cool?

This summer two of the region's finest wineries play host to 5 separate Musical events amongst the vines.

In it's 19th year, Hillebrand is proud to present Jazz and Blues at the Winery. Be sure to bring your lawnchairs so you can enjoy musicians from the beautiful Vineyard Lawn Seating. Dates this year include; Jazz on July 12th and Blues on August 9th. Make sure to visit thier website at www.hillebrand.com for more information and to book your tickets because these events are ALMOST SOLD OUT already!

Also in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Bosc Family, proprietors of the Chateau des Charmes winery wish for you to join them for their award-winning wine, and the award-winning Canadian Smooth Jazz music series surrounded by the pristine setting of their St. David's Bench Vineyard. This years dates are July 13th, August 17th and September 14th and the music will be complemented by wine and food pairings prepared specifically for these events by Chef Eric Peacock of The Wellington Court Café. Net proceeds from these concerts will be donated to the St. Catharines General Hospital Foundation. For more information please visit www.chateaudescharmes.com.