{"id":9969,"date":"2021-09-21T00:35:08","date_gmt":"2021-09-21T00:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jacksonvillejazzfest.com\/?p=9969"},"modified":"2022-01-27T00:40:47","modified_gmt":"2022-01-27T00:40:47","slug":"jacksonville-jazz-festival-returns-celebrates-40th-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jacksonvillejazzfest.com\/_ARC\/2021\/09\/jacksonville-jazz-festival-returns-celebrates-40th-anniversary\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacksonville Jazz Festival returns, celebrates 40th anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The\u00a0Jacksonville Jazz Festival<\/a>\u00a0will return September 29 and October 1 \u2013 3 and will feature several award-winning artists with free performances at two stages along the St. Johns River and a beautiful fireworks display to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the festival.<\/p>\n

Five piano finalists, accompanied by Dennis Marks and Clyde Connor, will compete for cash prizes and the opportunity to perform at the festival on October 1. Tickets to the Piano Competition are available for purchase\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The Jacksonville Jazz Festival weekend will continue October 1-3 featuring free performances at the Swingin\u2019 Stage presented by the Jacksonville Aviation Authority at Riverfront Plaza and the Groovin\u2019 Stage at Ford on Bay. 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!<\/p>\n

Festival hours are Friday, Oct. 1 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 2 from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 3 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, Saturday night will wrap up with an incredible fireworks display high above the St. Johns River between the Main Street and Acosta Bridges following Sheila E.\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n

The festival is free to attend, but limited upgraded premium experiences are still available for purchase.<\/p>\n

For updates and information, please visit\u00a0jacksonvillejazzfest.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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