Some of this year’s confirmed performers include BWB featuring Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum and Norman Brown, Euge Groove, Gerald Albright, Gregory Porter, Poncho Sanchez, and the Yellowjackets.

 

Additional performers and festival details will continue to be announced in the coming months through the festival’s Facebook page (Facebook.com/JacksonvilleJazzFestival), Twitter (Twitter.com/JaxJazzFest) and JaxJazzFest.com. 

 

This year’s festival will continue the tradition of jazz in Jacksonville with a variety of jazz genres on three stages and featured activities in the heart of downtown Jacksonville.  Special components include Art in the Heart Downtown, an art show and sale, the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition presented by Keyboard Connection Pianos & Organs, Youth Jazz Talent Showcase, jazz brunch, exhibits and displays. The Jacksonville Jazz Festival is free and open to the public unless otherwise listed. VIP seating options are available at www.JaxJazzFest.com.

 

Mayor Brown also unveiled the 2013 Jacksonville Jazz Festival Commemorative Poster.  The poster, titled Jax Beat Jumpin', was created by local designer and illustrator, Mike Barnhart. A design professional for 30 years, Barnhart’s creative range has serviced everything from Fortune 500 companies to local non-for-profit businesses. His work has been acknowledged by The American Advertising Federation with numerous ADDY Awards covering a span of 20 years. His design and illustrations have been featured in

publications such as Communication Arts Magazine, Print Magazine, Graphic Design USA, Graphis Annual, American Corporate Identity and The Art Directors Club of New York. He has also contributed work to other local events including Earth Day Jacksonville, VegFest, Riverside Arts Market, Arts Mania and The Jacksonville Film Festival. Barnhart is also the artist credited with the 1996 Jacksonville Jazz Festival poster design that featured a woman entertainer for the first time in the history of the collection. Posters are available for purchase online at JaxJazzFest.com.

 

Updated festival information will be posted on the official Jacksonville Jazz Festival website and social pages as details are available.

(904) 630-3690

Twitter.com/JaxJazzFest or @JaxJazzFest  Hashtag: #jaxjazzfest

   

 

                                   
Festival Hours

Friday May 24, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Saturday May 25, 12 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Sunday May 26, 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Presented by Keyboard Connection Pianos & Organs
The Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition will feature five talented jazz pianists who will showcase their talents for cash prizes and the opportunity to perform during the festival on Saturday, May 25. Applications are available now at JaxJazzFest.com and the postmark deadline for entries is March 13.

Art in the Heart Downtown Art Show & Sale
During the festival, browse through the works of talented artists and master craftspeople. Applications are now available for fine artists and craftspeople for the 2013 show. Visit JaxJazzFest.com for applications and the postmark deadline is April 5.

 

Jazz musicians and vocalists ages 7 - 21 are encouraged to audition for the Youth Jazz Talent Showcase, a live talent competition during the Jacksonville Jazz Festival. Contestants will be judged by a panel of music industry adjudicators who specialize in the fields of traditional and contemporary jazz and blues art forms. The winner will receive a cash prize to be used to further his or her music education. Complete information and applications are available at JaxJazzFest.com.

“Experience Jazz” Package $240 (plus service charges)

Valid all festival days May 23 - 26

·         Exclusive access to an upfront preferred seating area during all festival days

·         A ticket to the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition on Thursday, May 23

 

“All That Jazz” Package $175 (plus service charges)

Valid all festival days May 23 - 26

·         Exclusive access to an upfront preferred seating area during all festival days

·         A ticket to the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition on Thursday, May 23

Seating areas will be limited in size, and access may become unavailable, if necessary, to keep the space from exceeding legal capacity. First-come, first-served. Chairs will be provided. Outside chairs and umbrellas will not be permitted.

 

 

Seating areas will be limited in size, and access may become unavailable, if necessary, to keep the space from exceeding legal capacity. First-come, first-served.

 

VIP packages and Preferred Day Passes can be purchased at the City of Jacksonville Office of Special Events, 117 West Duval St., Ste. 280, Jacksonville, Florida 32202,  Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., via phone (904) 630-3690, or online at JaxJazzFestival.com. Packages and passes may also be purchased during the festival at The Jacksonville Landing and the Official Jacksonville Jazz Festival Merchandise Store. For more information and purchase locations, visit JaxJazzFest.com.  

The 2013 Jacksonville Jazz Festival Commemorative Poster, titled Jax Beat Jumpin', was created by local designer and illustrator, Mike Barnhart. A design professional for 30 years, Barnhart’s creative range has serviced everything from Fortune 500 companies to local nonprofit businesses. His work has been acknowledged by The American Advertising Federation with numerous ADDY Awards covering a span of 20 years. His design and illustrations have been featured in publications such as Communication Arts Magazine, Print Magazine, Graphic Design USA, Graphis Annual, American Corporate Identity and The Art Directors Club of New York. He has also contributed work to other local events including Earth Day Jacksonville, VegFest, Riverside Arts Market, Arts Mania and The Jacksonville Film Festival. Barnhart is also the artist credited with the 1996 Jacksonville Jazz Festival poster design that featured a woman entertainer for the first time in the history of the collection. Posters are available for purchase online at JaxJazzFest.com.

 

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2013 Jacksonville Jazz Festival Hall of Fame for individuals who have made a positive impact to jazz in Jacksonville. Nominations can be submitted online at JaxJazzFest.com until March 29.

 

The Jacksonville Jazz Festival is proudly produced by the City of Jacksonville

Office of Special Events with support from these sponsors: Jacksonville Aviation Authority; Keyboard Connection Pianos & Organs; the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, the official host hotel; and the Omni Jacksonville Hotel, the official co-host hotel. For sponsorship opportunities, call (904) 630-3690.