Together with our outstanding jazz artists, we are very fortunate to have a cast of generous sponsors, donors, friends and supporters without whom this Jazz Festival could not exist. They understand that the arts are not a frill but a necessity to build a strong community. The best way to thank this generous cast is to patronize their businesses, shops, and services. Visit their web sites via the links below and, if you have the chance, thank them personally. Sponsors Elliott Sage — Fine Custom Homes since 1989 & Authorized Builder of Guildcrest Factory Built Homes - "A Tradition of Quality" serving the Quinte area www.elliottsage.com
 Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group — "A responsive solutions-based investment management services provider" — www.cclgroup.com
 Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty — "The leading provider of real estate services in all of its local marketplaces along the Lake Ontario shoreline including Picton and Wellington" — www.discoverroyallepage.com
The Waring House — "The Waring House Restaurant and Inn offers the discriminating traveler an opportunity to taste the hospitality and charm of an elegant Ontario home of the 1860's" 'Artists appearing at the Prince Edward County Jazz Festival stay as guests of Waring House, Picton Harbour Inn and the Claramount Inn & Spa' — www.waringhouse.com
 Huff Estates — Committed to producing wines that express the finest in terroir from Prince Edward County, one of the world's newest fine wine regions — www.huffestates.ca
TD Canada Trust — "TD Canada Trust is dedicated to making the communities we serve better places to live, work and enjoy Canada's top jazz artists" — www.tdcanadatrust.com
Cooke’s Fine Foods - Since 1865 we have been offering our customers the finest of foods. Pictures can’t offer you a taste of our Special Old Cheddar Cheese, or let you smell the wonderful aroma of roasted coffee, but we hope you’ll agree that a visit to Cooke’s is not to be missed. World/Artisan cheeses, Roger’s chocolates, gourmet foods and Cooke’s famous coffee. Locations at 202 Main Street, Picton, and downtown Kingston. www.cookesfinefoods.com
Oeno Gallery — For art lovers, the Oeno Gallery is a favourite destination. "Contemporary Canadian fine art and occasional treasures from eslewhere. Located in the heart of wine country, the new gallery space is light-filled with separate painting and sculpture exhibition spaces. - www.oenogallery.com
Sandbanks Summer Village — Sandbanks Summer Village is a new seasonal waterfront cottage resort, complete with four-star amenities in Prince Edward County, minutes from Sandbanks Provincial Park. Our condominium cottages provide full ownership at an affordable price. The resort is not a timeshare or fractional ownership – you own your cottage and the land that it sits on. An easy drive from Toronto or Ottawa is just the beginning of your fun experience! - www.summervillage.ca
Black Prince Winery — Black Prince Winery is dedicated to crafting fine, accessible wines showcasing what the area has to offer. Prince Edward County is one of the very few places on Earth where both grapes and oak grow side by side and Black Prince Winery is most proud to produce the first ever wine made from these two local resources. Its 2008 Chardonnay "Terroir Elite" has now received 2 International Bronze Medals, the first at the '10 "Chardonnay du Monde" in Burgundy, France and most recently at The Finger Lakes International Wine Competition! - www.blackprincewinery.com
Pinnacle Music — Pinnacle Music Studios is the authorized Yamaha piano dealer serving Southeastern Ontario. We believe that an informed customer makes the best purchasing decision. Our goal is to present accurate information, give friendly expert guidance and help you select the best instrument for your home, school, church or concert venue. With over 30 years experience, we know pianos and we will help you with all your piano and keyboards needs. - www.pinnaclemusicstudios.com
Yamaha — Through constant innovation and technological leadership, Yamaha has grown to be the world's largest and most successful maker of quality musical instruments. Yamaha's global network extends across 20 countries with manufacturing facilities in located in 15 of them. - www.yamaha.ca
House Program Advertisers Scott Wentworth Landscape Group Ltd — Let us amaze you! Creative garden design, meticulous craftsmanship, and our commitment to our clients' satisfaction are the hallmarks of our professional service. Our time-tested design principles and installation techniques will ensure that your garden will be that special place for entertaining and relaxing for many years to come — www.wentworthlandscape.com
Casa-Dea Estates Winery - We have based our wine and services on a simple philosophy - "Good wine, good food, good friends, and a great location!" Throw in some overtones of culture and heritage and we give you CASA-DEA Estates Winery. I invite you to Prince Edward County to visit us, we look forward to seeing you and providing you with an experience filled with passion, tradition and inspiration. — www.casadeaestates.com
Currah’s Cafe and Restaurant — "Fresh seafood, gourmet coffee and Ontario VQA wines are our specialty and we are steps away from The Regent Theatre" — www.currahs.com Prince Edward County Arts Council — Enriching life in the County by encouraging artists and artisans in their work. PECAC serves as an umbrella organization to encourage the development, appreciation and presentation of the arts in the County— www.pecartscouncil.org Norman Hardie Winery and Vineyard — "A small boutique winery carved into a gentle sloping hill. The vines are from France, the limestone soil is in Southern Ontario, and the taste and nose are from me." — www.normanhardie.com Printcraft — High quality, full colour commercial printing and lithographic services. Loyalist Contractors Inc — Residential and commercial construction. New, renovations, additions, decks, porches. Quality workmanship. - www.ylm.ca Blūmen Garden Bistro — Modern homestyle cuisine by Andreas Feller. Come and relax by one of our fireplaces, or spend some time in the garden. Either way, our seasonally-inspired menu and character property are sure to please your senses. www.blumengardenbistro.com Regent Café – Located in the historic Regent Theatre building on Picton’s vibrant Main Street, we feature savory lunches prepared to your liking, using fresh seasonal ingredients from our local growers and producers. — www.regentcafe.ca Books & Co - A book-lover’s treasure trove, over 5,000 square feet devoted to a fantastic selection of new and used books, cards, magazines, newspapers, CDs, games, toys and other treasures. We buy and sell fine used books, and have an inventory of thousands of out-of-print and rare books as well as maintaining a superb collection of new releases and best sellers. — www.pictonbookstore.com Portabella Restaurant – Excellent menu, local wines, and a great spot for that special evening. The Bean Counter Cafe — It's 'The' downtown Picton cafe delivering the best coffee, the best desserts, the best ice cream, a great lunch value and a cozy atmosphere. — www.beancountercafe.com Rosehall Run Vineyards Inc — Producing high quality, hand crafted wines that are a conduit for expressing the intensity of the fruit grown in Prince Edward County— www.rosehallrun.com Isaiah Tubbs – Located on West Lake and surrounded by beautiful countryside, the resort offers relaxation, activities, spectacular sunsets and great accommodation choices. There are walking trails, cozy fireplaces and lots of country charm. Fabulous dining on-site and easy access to the antique shops, wineries, galleries, events and festivals that make the County a year round delight. - www.isaiahtubbs.com The Grange of Prince Edward Winery — The Grange of Prince Edward Vineyards & Estate Winery is a family run business established in 2002 on the original Loyalist patented Trumpour farm, where the grapes are now lovingly hand harvested and the wines aged in French oak. The Grange produces the award-winning wines of Trumpour’s Mill, which are available through LCBO and Vintages stores across Ontario. www.grangeofprinceedward.com Prince Edward County Arts Council — Enriching life in the County by encouraging artists and artisans in their work. PECAC serves as an umbrella organization to encourage the development, appreciation and presentation of the arts in the County — www.pecartscouncil.org
Waupoos Estates Winery – Found within the apple orchards of Waupoos, a native Indian name meaning rabbit, Waupoos Estates Winery is nestled along the southeast shores of Prince Edward County. Offering a variety of well-balanced, aromatic wines, they are proud to be considered pioneers in the industry. — www.waupooswinery.com Red Tail Vineyard — One of the County’s newest vineyards producing Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris wines. Driven by a deep love and profound interest in nature, we follow organic viticulture practices. With this in mind, we have set a goal of striving to get closer to full biodynamic viticulture at each opportunity. We want to work hand in hand with Mother Nature in order to grow the best grapes and make the best wines our terroir has to offer. Our 2008 Pinot Noir and 2009 Pinot Gris are available at our winery. — www.redtailvineyard.com Mathers Law Office — Real Estate, Corporate & Commercial, Wills & Estates, and Family Law. Practicing in Prince Edward County since 1988 — www.matherslaw.com DonorsBay Subaru - committed to serving our friends and customers in Belleville and the surrounding area with our open, relaxed and hassle-free atmosphere. A popular, local dealership whose integrity of service matches the integrity of its product. www.baysubaru.com Pinnacle Music — Pinnacle Music Studios is the authorized Yamaha piano dealer serving Southeastern Ontario. We believe that an informed customer makes the best purchasing decision. Our goal is to present accurate information, give friendly expert guidance and help you select the best instrument for your home, school, church or concert venue. With over 30 years experience, we know pianos and we will help you with all your piano and keyboards needs. - www.pinnaclemusicstudios.com Yamaha — Through constant innovation and technological leadership, Yamaha has grown to be the world's largest and most successful maker of quality musical instruments. Yamaha's global network extends across 20 countries with manufacturing facilities in located in 15 of them. - www.yamaha.ca Prinzen Ford — Your County Ford Store - Prinzen Ford Sales, a Ford dealer in Bloomfield, Ontario offers new Ford Cars, Trucks, SUVs and Crossovers. Check them out online at — www.prinzenfordsales.com Media Sponsor 91X.fm — We aim to restore some excitement to radio listening….giving listeners real selection…and a few surprises. At 91X we want to shake things up a bit…and we hope you’ll come along for the ride! — www.91x.fm
Online Web Services
InfoLink — Located in Prince Edward County, InfoLink Website Development has served small and medium sized business clients in Eastern Ontario since 1996, offering affordable full-service website development, e-commerce, web hosting and integrated web marketing solutions, on budget and on time. At InfoLink we believe that informed clients make the best business decisions. — www.infolinkwsd.com
Stage Sound & Production
Whether you are looking for studio recording services or live sound reinforcement, Through The Cedars Music Productions (TTCMP) can help. Located in Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada, we offer professional quality digital recording facilities at affordable rates in a comfortable, relaxed, no pressure atmosphere. You can be sure when you are working with us that YOU are our most important client. Anyone who has dealt with a "big city" studio and ended up feeling rushed, ignored or patronized will find TTCMP to be a breath of fresh air — www.ttcmp.com
Friends and Supporters W H Williamson & Co Limited (insurance broker) — "This year we are celebrating our 125th year of service to the Prince Edward County and Quinte area" — www.williamsonins.com The Painted Peppercorn Creative Home Cooking — A one minute walk from the Regent Theatre brings you to a little gem of a restaurant where casual, healthy, and innovative dining awaits you! From the best quesadillas in town to authentic tourtière, vegetarian selections, satisfying soups and homemade desserts - there's something for everyone and it's all made with care from County ingredients. Licensed. 613-476-8225 Taste the County — Prince Edward County's Destination Marketing Organization. "Driving Growth and Promoting the County Experience" through agriculture, tourism, arts and culture. Contributing to the quality of products and services available in the County — www.tastethecounty.ca Charlotte Ireland Designs — graphic design for magazine advetising, rack cards, posters, house program and festival T-shirts. Canadian Tire, Picton – Serving the County with goods ranging from sports equipment, household products, electronics, and automotive repairs. McDougall Stanton Insurance Brokers Ltd — Real people working for you since 1946, offering a full range of insurance and financial services — www.mcdougallinsurance.com
Partners The Picton Business Improvement Association — Picton with all its services and shops invites you to experience its distinguished history and its vibrant present - a place to savour all the finer things in life in a slower paced and friendly atmosphere. Picton, a town proud of its past and excited about its future — www.picton-bia.on.ca
Granting Bodies

Ken Page Memorial Trust —The Ken Page Memorial Trust is a benevolent fund established in 1999 by Anne Stewart Page in association with the Toronto Downtown Jazz Society to benefit deserving musicians while serving as a living legacy to tangibly honour the late Ken Page's devotion to jazz and the professionals who dedicate their lives to performing it.
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