Telling Jazz lovers about this exciting and rocking Jazz festival, would be like showing light to a glow worm. In other words, Jacksonville Jazz festival is one of the popular annual festivals of Florida. Attracting not only those who like attending Jazz shows, this festival is also visited by many who just want to freak out with the rocking performances and shows, that are scheduled every year. If you happen be to in or around North Florida’s Jacksonville area, then you must attend this Jazz festival from 21- 24 th May’ 2009.
Besides the power packed jazz performances, some of the highlights of Jacksonville Jazz Festival, FL are Jazz parade, Jazz Dinner Cruise on St Johns river, exhibition of award winning jazz photographer Herman Leonard, a commemorative poster display in the main library area and showcase of award wining documentary film CHOPS, which is about a group of young, talented musicians who learn to make the most of their gifts in an acclaimed jazz program at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, in Jacksonville, Florida. Besides these, you can participate at the youth talent competitions and attend seminars. This year it is going to be a street festival, which will feature a jazz club atmosphere with multiple stages of entertainment, Art in the Heart Art Show and Sale, Wine Down Tasting Experience, jazz exhibits, children’s educational activities, and much more! Most of the events have free admission, there are some where you’ll be charged a nominal fees.
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