San Diego Jazz Party

San Diego Jazz Party is an (almost) yearly three-day jazz festival in San Diego (held in Del Mar Hilton hotel, do not confuse with the San Diego Jazz Festival now apparently on hiatus). The SDJP is mostly intended for the jazz afficionados that like to listen to music. However, a Saturday night involves dancing. This time Lizzy & the Triggermen will be performing the "1930s and 1940s big band favorites", I expect this 10-piece orchestra to deliver great sound (fair warning: Lizzy also used to talk a lot about politics - and weed). This is mostly a "save a date" announcement, check the site, sdjp.org/ , for updates.

If my past experience is of any guidance, the attendance is high, but almost all people come to listen to the jazz standards, there are very few dancers, most above intermediate level, it would be very wise to bring your own dance partner due to a very thin crowd. Matching this mix of patrons, the ballroom is large, but the (two) dance floors used to be small, barely accommodating 20 or so dancers; the carpet was smooth and danceable in good shoes.

Entrance fee is steep ($55), parking in the hotel lot will be extra $15 (my suggestion is to prepay the parking upon arrival to avoid the hassle at the exit time).