Rick Braun live in Temecula

Experience Rick Braun live on August 8th

Rick Braun is scheduled to perform at Thornton Winery in Temecula, California on August 8, 2026. Braun is a prominent American smooth jazz trumpeter, composer, and producer. His musical style blends elements of jazz fusion, R&B, and pop, often featuring melodic improvisation and sophisticated arrangements. He gained recognition in the 1990s with albums like “After Midnight” and has consistently released recordings and toured internationally since then, collaborating with numerous artists within the smooth jazz genre.

Thornton Winery has been a Temecula Valley destination since its founding in 1982 by James Thornton. Initially focused solely on wine production, the winery expanded to include a concert venue in the late 1990s. The outdoor amphitheater setting is known for hosting a variety of musical acts, particularly those falling within the genres of smooth jazz, classic rock, and contemporary pop. The winery itself produces a range of wines including sparkling wines, reds and whites utilizing grapes grown in the surrounding Temecula Valley appellation. It maintains a reputation for combining wine tasting with live entertainment experiences in a relaxed vineyard environment.