{"id":8999,"date":"2021-07-06T19:24:08","date_gmt":"2021-07-06T19:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jacksonvillejazzfest.com\/?page_id=8999"},"modified":"2023-06-06T13:12:32","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T13:12:32","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jacksonvillejazzfest.com\/_ARC\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"History"},"content":{"rendered":"

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October 24, 1980<\/h2>\n

Mayport and all that Jazz Festival<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The Jacksonville Jazz Festival begins as the Mayport and All That Jazz Festival. Seeking to reintroduce the world to the Bold New City of the South and invigorate the struggling fishing community of Mayport, Mayor Jake Godbold founds the Mayport and All That Jazz Festival. Festival producers are floored when their expected attendance of a few hundred tops nearly 25,000 spectators who turn out to see Dizzy Gillespie headline.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_width=”grid” content_aligment=”center”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1625601338805{border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;border-left-color: #1d4f91 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #1d4f91 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #1d4f91 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #1d4f91 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-5″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1625601007933{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1491901722087{padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”75px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

October 23, 1981<\/h2>\n

Moves to Metropolitan Park<\/h2>\n

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After the overwhelming attendance and an even higher expected turnout in year two, festival organizers move the festival to the newly opened Metropolitan Park. Local churches and organizations raise money by selling food and drinks. Thanks to low costs, the festival remains free to the public.<\/p>\n

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October 22, 1983<\/h2>\n

The Great American Jazz Piano Competition Added<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The piano competition, which traditionally kicks off the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, dates back to 1983, when it was called the Great American Jazz Piano Competition. It has been held at the Florida Theatre since 1984, except for a few years when the entire jazz festival took a hiatus. The event is now called the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_width=”grid” content_aligment=”center”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1625601338805{border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;border-left-color: #1d4f91 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #1d4f91 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #1d4f91 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #1d4f91 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-5″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_width=”grid” content_aligment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1625601717302{margin-top: 15px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

October 26, 1985<\/h2>\n

WJCT Takes Over Festival Production<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]With their studio headquarters bordering Metropolitan Park, local public broadcasting station WJCT takes over production of the festival using it as their primary annual fundraiser for several years.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_width=”grid” content_aligment=”center”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1625601338805{border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;border-left-color: #1d4f91 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #1d4f91 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #1d4f91 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #1d4f91 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-5″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1625600525214{margin-top: 15px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”9019″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1491901722087{padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”75px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

October 25, 1986<\/h2>\n

Miles Davis Headlines<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Miles Davis headlines, charging more than three times the rate of headliners just years prior. WJCT taped many of the performances for a one-hour television special that was distributed nationally by PBS, and later seen internationally.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_width=”grid” content_aligment=”center”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1625601338805{border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;border-left-color: #1d4f91 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #1d4f91 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #1d4f91 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #1d4f91 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-5″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1625601007933{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1491901722087{padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

October 21, 1995<\/h2>\n

$5 Admission Implemented<\/h2>\n

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To offset rising costs, a modest cover charge of $5 is put in place to cover shortfalls.<\/p>\n

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October 27, 2000<\/h2>\n

WJCT Withdraws Title Sponsorship<\/h2>\n

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Despite rising attendance and admission revenue, costs outpaced sponsorship dollars and WJCT withdraws its sponsorship citing significant losses. This resulted in no festival in 2001 and 2002.<\/p>\n

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October 25, 2003<\/h2>\n

The Jacksonville Jazz Festival Returns!<\/h2>\n

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Thirsty to bring the music back, the city resurrects the festival with no admission charge and 60,000 show up to enjoy live music in the sunshine at Metropolitan Park. Tony Bennett headlined and is paid $100,000 plus $10,000 in expenses. Revenues fall short of costs and city takes a loss to the tune of half a million dollars.<\/p>\n

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October 21, 2006<\/h2>\n

Admission Returns<\/h2>\n

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Saxophonist Kenny G and legendary pianist Herbie Hancock headlined the 2006 Jacksonville Jazz Festival. General admission tickets to the Metropolitan Park shows were $10 per day, and reserved seating tickets for shows at the Ritz Theatre and Museum were $25 each. Tickets to the piano competition finals cost $16 each.<\/p>\n

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May 21, 2009<\/h2>\n

Takin it to the Streets<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The festival is re-imagined as a street festival and moved from Metropolitan Park to the downtown core. In addition to performances from leading jazz musicians, features such as educational experiences, art vendors and talks are added to enhance the overall festival experience. Other than the piano competition and the wine tasting, free admission was brought back to the festival.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_width=”grid” content_aligment=”center”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1625601338805{border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;border-left-color: #1d4f91 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #1d4f91 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #1d4f91 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #1d4f91 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-5″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1625601007933{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1491901722087{padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

May 25, 2013<\/h2>\n

Off Jazz Concert Added<\/h2>\n

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The Florida Theatre is added as a paid venue during the festival. In 2013 the first annual \u201cOff Jazz\u201d concert was held featuring R&B singers Brian McKnight and Avant who performed on the Friday evening. Tickets were $42 each. R&B singers Musiq Soulchild and Sebastian Mikael followed in 2014 with a performance by Grammy-winning artist Fantasia headlining the concert in 2015, tickets were $38.50. The \u201cOff Jazz\u201d concert was removed from the festival\u2019s activities in 2016.<\/p>\n

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May 24, 2015<\/h2>\n

Festival Moves to Bay Street and Shipyards<\/h2>\n

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The festival moves from the downtown core to Bay Street spanning from The Shipyards to the Jacksonville Landing.<\/p>\n

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May 27, 2016<\/h2>\n

Back to the Downtown Core<\/h2>\n

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The Jacksonville Jazz Festival moves back to the urban core with performers such as Kem, Snarky Puppy, Dr. John, and many more. The festival draws huge attendees to the streets of Downtown Jacksonville over four days.<\/p>\n

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May 24, 2018<\/h2>\n

The Jacksonville Jazz Festival Makes Another Move!<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The Swingin\u2019 Stage, presented by the Jacksonville Aviation Authority, moves to the front lawn of the Duval County Courthouse at Pearl and Adams streets, a building recognized for its stately presence and architecture. Here, jazz lovers were able to enjoy the sprawling courthouse lawn as performers such as Sheila E., Trombone Shorty, Dianne Reeves, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy put on a show like no other![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_width=”grid” content_aligment=”center”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1625601338805{border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;border-left-color: #1d4f91 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #1d4f91 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #1d4f91 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #1d4f91 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-5″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1625601007933{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1491901722087{padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”75px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

October 1 – 3, 2021<\/h2>\n

The Jacksonville Jazz Festival Celebrates 40 Years<\/h2>\n

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The Jacksonville Jazz Festival celebrated its 40th anniversary with special fall dates September 29 and October 1 \u2013 3, 2021. Performers include Sheila E., Lalah Hathaway, Kenny \u201cBabyface\u201d Edmonds, Najee with Special Guests Phil Perry & Bobby Lyle, Poncho Sanchez and His Latin Jazz Band, Stanley Clarke and many more! The festival’s Swingin\u2019 Stage presented by the Jacksonville Aviation Authority was at Riverfront Plaza and the Groovin\u2019 Stage was at Ford on Bay with activations connecting the two stages. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, Saturday night wrapped up with an incredible fireworks display high above the St. Johns River between the Main Street and Acosta Bridges following Sheila E.\u2019s performance.<\/span><\/p>\n

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