Jazz and Jokes -combining Amazing Music and Classy Comedy

Jazz and Jokes returns to Forgotten Barrel Winery in Escondido on August 22. Enjoy an intimate evening of amazing music, classy comedy, and handcrafted wine in one of the most charming venues in town.

Seating is limited — grab your tickets today on Eventbrite. Show starts at 6 PM
• Tickets: $30
Food truck on-site + wine specials all night

Opening the night is Jerome Dawson and Wazabe Blue

Jerome Dawson’s smooth‑jazz sound blends soulful intensity with R&B‑funk influences shaped by artists like David Sanborn, Wayman Tisdale, Art Porter, and Grover Washington Jr. His debut CD, produced by Randy Emata and featuring musicians Mic Gillette, Reggie Balino, Gene Ginn, Conte Slaton, and vocalist Kristen Flores, sold hundreds of copies and helped establish his signature style.

Wazabe Blue is a San Diego–based contemporary
jazz group led by saxophonist Jerome Dawson. The band has performed throughout
North County and San Diego, as well as at major festivals including the San
Jose America Festival and Tapestry in Talent.

The four‑piece lineup features bassist Gordon Costa, whose funk‑driven jazz roots fuel the band’s groove; keyboardist Wayne Thames, inspired by Herbie Hancock, Ramsey Lewis, and Joe Sample and seasoned by performances with The Blues Brothers and Road Runners; and jazz drummer Geoff Brown, known for his dynamic, unmistakably jazz‑forward style.

Your Comedians for the evening include:

The Host for the evening is PMan!

Guiding the night is the ever‑energetic, always‑entertaining PMan, whose charisma and quick wit keep the show moving and the audience buzzing. PMan is a stand-up comedian, producer, and actor originally from New Orleans. Now living in San Diego, CA.

The Featured Comedian….

Linda Schwartz is a Lao‑American stand‑up comic, writer, podcast host, content creator, visibility coach, and mom based in San Diego. Her fish‑out‑of‑water Southern upbringing as a foster kid, paired with a self‑made, figure‑it‑out‑as‑she‑goes life, fuels a comedic voice that’s vulnerable, relatable, and unmistakably original. She’s performed nationwide in iconic venues including The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory, and Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club.

The Headliner for the evening….

Sean Williams is a clean, high‑energy PG‑13 comedian with 16+ years of national stage experience. His sharp, relatable material pulls from real life — three decades of marriage, tech‑industry survival, hilarious uncle stories, and the perspective of being 58 and still figuring things out. Sean’s comedy connects across generations with real‑world topics like relationships, aging, family, and everyday frustrations. Fresh off the Route 66 Stand‑Up Tour, he brings adaptable, crowd‑friendly humor perfect for mixed audiences and professional events.

Another sold out show for sure! Grab your tickets now before they are gone!

Tickets on Eventbrite!

*line-up subject to change