They came, they played and they drank at the Punta Gorda Wine and Jazz Festival

It was one of those Punta Gorgeous (thanks Elaine) days by the river... and a grand day for listening to Mindy Abair pour her soulful saxophone sounds across the harbor and to mellow out with a glass of wine taking in the unique music from a piano that only nationally recognized jazz artist David Benoit can produce.

Throngs came, a sold-out crowd, to taste the wines.... poured by Closer to the Vine (the new wine bistro on Sullivan), to taste nibbles from local chefs, and to hear jazz from these top jazz artists.

Here's some images captured during this top-notch Punta Gorda annual event:

While Dave Benoit and Mindi Abair jazzed it up on the harbor, listeners enjoyed wine, food, and  sunshine.

 Wine was poured and poured:

 Food was sampled.

Participants enjoyed the day....

As Mindy played on.

And some relaxed watching boats on the Peace River...

(Photos courtesy of S. Bates)