May 22, 2017
Jacksonville Jazz Festival brings groovin’ time to town this weekend
The Jacksonville Jazz Festival gets cranking Thursday evening with a spirited contest — the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition at the Florida Theatre. But the tone shifts for the three days of free music that follow this weekend. The event takes place largely on three outdoor stages downtown, and their names reflect the relaxed, inviting nature of the festival: the Groovin’ Stage in Hemming Park; the Swingin’ Stage, at Main and Adams streets; and the Breezin’ Stage...
