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Jacksonville Jazz Festival Hall of Fame logo in white on a black background with decorative rays.

Nominations for the 2025 Jacksonville Jazz Festival Hall of Fame are open!

You can nominate musicians, educators, or anyone else that has made a meaningful contribution to the#JaxJazzFest!

Deadline for submissions is 11:59pm on March 28th.

Submit nominations here
JJF Hall of Fame - Jack Petersen
Jack Petersen
JJF Hall of Fame - David Steinmeyer
David Steinmeyer
Portrait of Danny Gottlieb playing the drums.
Danny Gottlieb
Portrait of Dennis Marks playing the bass.
Dennis Marks
Don Zentz
Rick Sawyer
Portrait of Carol McQueen
Carol McQueen
Portrait of Saul Lucio
Saul Lucio
Portrait of J.B. Scott
J.B. Scott
Portrait of Jack Melvin, Jr.
Jack Melvin, Jr.
Portrait of Noel Freidline
Noel Freidline
Portrait of Ace Martin holding trumpet
Ace Martin
Portrait of Lisa Kelly
Lisa Kelly
Portrait of Theresa O'Donnell Price
Theresa O’Donnell Price
Portrait of Gary Starling
Gary Starling
Portrait of Bernard Howard
Bernard Howard
Portrait of Bunky Green
Bunky Green
Portrait of The Honorable Bill Chappell, Jr.
The Honorable Bill Chappell, Jr.
Portrait of Bob Bednar
Bob Bednar
Black and white portrait of Na'im Rashid
Na’im Rashid
Portrait of Joyce Hellmann Bizot
Joyce Hellmann Bizot
Black and white portrait of Dr. Bill Prince surrounded by various instruments.
Dr. Bill Prince
Portrait of Von Barlow playing the drums.
Von Barlow
Portrait of Teddy Washington playing the trumpet.
Teddy Washington
Black and white portrait of Longineu Parsons holding a trumpet.
Longineu Parsons
Portrait of Cecil S. Cole Jr. sitting in an office.
Cecil S. Cole Jr.
Portrait of Dick Brown.
Dick Brown
Black and white portrait of Vic DiGenti
Vic DiGenti
Black and white portrait of The Honorable Elaine Brown.
The Honorable Elaine Brown
Portrait of Marcus Roberts
Marcus Roberts
Portait of Ira Koger
Ira Koger
Black and white portrait of Rich Matteson
Rich Matteson
Black and white portrait of Dan Kossoff speaking into a microphone
Dan Kossoff
Portait of Mike Tolbert
Mike Tolbert
Portrait of The Honorable Jake Godbold.
The Honorable Jake Godbold
Jacksonville Jazz Festival logo in white text. Jacksonville Jazz Festival logo in white text. Jacksonville Jazz Festival logo in white text.

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Navigate #JaxJazzFest like a pro 🎷 Use the offic Navigate #JaxJazzFest like a pro 🎷 

Use the official festival map to plan your weekend, find your favorite stages, and explore everything happening throughout Downtown Jacksonville. 

📍 More event info: JacksonvilleJazzFest.com
REMINDER: The 2026 Jacksonville Jazz Festival will REMINDER: The 2026 Jacksonville Jazz Festival will be cashless at all City of Jacksonville operated Points of Sale. All major credit cards will be accepted in addition to Tap-to-pay! 

For more information about the #jaxjazzfest: www.jacksonvillejazzfest.com
Only 3 days until #JaxJazzFest returns 🎷 Get rea Only 3 days until #JaxJazzFest returns 🎷 

Get ready for four days of unforgettable music, incredible performances, and nonstop energy in Downtown Jacksonville. Who are you most excited to see? 

🎶 Full schedule: JacksonvilleJazzFest.com
Join us next Sunday at The Jessie for the annual J Join us next Sunday at The Jessie for the annual Jazz Clinic 🎷 

This year’s discussion, moderated by the Jacksonville Jazz Society, will explore the evolution of Smooth and Contemporary Jazz—including the influence of funk—with music samples and audience interaction throughout the session. 

Learn more at JacksonvilleJazzFest.com/Clinic
Did you know you can purchase your #JaxJazzFest me Did you know you can purchase your #JaxJazzFest merch online and pick it up at the festival? 🎷 

This year’s commemorative poster, t-shirts, cooling towels, and more are available now online. 

🛍️ https://cojspecialevents.company.site/
Next Saturday night, the Jazz Jam Session presente Next Saturday night, the Jazz Jam Session presented by Hot 106.5 returns to #JaxJazzFest 🎷 

Join us at Riverfront Plaza on 5/23 for one of the festival’s most popular traditions—an open improvisational jam session hosted by John Lumpkin II. 

🎶 Musicians are welcome to sit in! Visit JacksonvilleJazzFest.com/jazz-jam for equipment details.
Grab a bite from one of the food trucks at Ford on Grab a bite from one of the food trucks at Ford on Bay during the 2026 Jacksonville Jazz Festival—or bring your own food to enjoy throughout the weekend! That’s right… YOU CAN BRING YOUR OWN FOOD 🎷 

🍴 Featuring: 
• 904 Gyro 
• RM Concessions 
• Heart & Soulfood 
• Seasons Catering 
• That’s Amore Pizza 
• Finger Lickin
The 2026 Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition prese The 2026 Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition presented by Yamaha returns next Thursday 🎹 

Join us as five incredible finalists compete for a $5,000 grand prize and the opportunity to perform at #JaxJazzFest! 

@JohnLumpkinmusic
@therealdennismarksmusic
@quintinharrismusic
@officialmaxholm
@christianvaldesmusic
@ianmccune_ 
@Rowantuckermeyer

🎶 Free admission — no registration or ticket required. 

For more information, visit JacksonvilleJazzFest.com.
The Jazz Jam Session presented by Hot 106.5 takes The Jazz Jam Session presented by Hot 106.5 takes over Riverfront Plaza on Saturday, May 23 from 9 PM to midnight following the final Jazz in the Plaza performance of the night.

Hosted by the John Lumpkin Trio, this open improvisational jam session brings musicians together for a night of spontaneous collaboration and unforgettable music.

The Jazz Jam is free to watch & participate in! Musicians interested in sitting in can visit JacksonvilleJazzFest.com/jazz-jam for equipment details.
Sales for Premium Experience Packages presented by Sales for Premium Experience Packages presented by JAA end THIS FRIDAY, May 15 at 12 PM! 🎷

A limited number of Saturday Single-Day VIP packages have been made available for purchase! These packages were previously sold out, so don’t miss your chance to upgrade your Jacksonville Jazz Festival experience.

Reminder: All packages purchased at this point must be picked up from our office (once ready confirmation has been received) or at the festival.

🎟️ https://JaxJazzFest26.eventbrite.com
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