Jacksonville Jazz Festival 2011 announcements

Started by MASDjax, March 08, 2011, 11:02:46 AM

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MASDjax

March 08, 2011, 11:02:46 AM
Hi everyone,

The City of Jacksonville is gearing up for another great Jacksonville Jazz Festival over Memorial Day weekend, May 26-29, in the heart of downtown Jacksonville.

We have just posted the first glimpse of this year's Jacksonville Jazz Festival poster on our facebook page so take a look!
www.facebook.com/jacksonvillejazzfestival



Also, MetroJ provided some great coverage of last year's festival and contributors posted some insightful comments here:

www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2010-jun-jacksonville-jazz-festival-2010

We hope that everyone will join us again for this year's festival and keep checking our Jacksonville Jazz Festival facebook page and www.jaxjazzfest.com for updates!
The City of Jacksonville Office of Special Events is proud to offer low- or no-cost entertainment and educational events to residents and visitors. These events are vital to our community, its ability to thrive, and to be seen as an ideal destination for visitors. www.makeascenedowntown.com

BridgeTroll

#1
March 08, 2011, 11:19:35 AM
I cannot wait... had to miss last year... :'(
In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."

uptowngirl

#2
March 09, 2011, 07:35:26 AM
Me too BT, I am not going to miss it again this year!

MASDjax

#3
March 11, 2011, 01:28:38 PM
We released this year's poster artwork on our Facebook page today entitled Drop'n the Groove by local artist Pamela Miller. What do you think?



Check out our facebook page for more photos www.facebook.com/jacksonvillejazzfestival
Buy your poster while supplies last at www.jaxjazzfest.com
We are having a fun giveaway today for our twitter followers so be sure to follow us www.twitter.com/jaxjazzfest

Stay tuned for more announcements coming soon and thanks to BridgeTroll and Uptowngirl for your nice comments!
The City of Jacksonville Office of Special Events is proud to offer low- or no-cost entertainment and educational events to residents and visitors. These events are vital to our community, its ability to thrive, and to be seen as an ideal destination for visitors. www.makeascenedowntown.com

fieldafm

#4
March 11, 2011, 02:50:41 PM
Jazz Fest was AWESOME last year!

I actually declined an invitation to go out of town that weekend just so I wouldn't miss this year's JF!

MASDjax

#5
March 11, 2011, 04:01:22 PM
Fieldafm, that is awesome!

Where are you in the crowd photo above from last year? LOL (where's Waldo?)
The City of Jacksonville Office of Special Events is proud to offer low- or no-cost entertainment and educational events to residents and visitors. These events are vital to our community, its ability to thrive, and to be seen as an ideal destination for visitors. www.makeascenedowntown.com

fieldafm

#6
March 11, 2011, 04:15:39 PM
Depends on if that was Friday or Saturday night. 

Friday I went to some of Tito Puente Jr and some of Buckwheat Zydeco(love Teddy Washington).  You should have spaced those out better, lol.

I didn't make it all the way through Saturday.  Spent too much time at Crazzy Eddie's Beer Garden and had to take a nap before returning back for the after performaces at the Omni once the regular festival was over.

Sunday I think I ate wayyy too much jambalaya from BG and a whole thick crust pizza at Chicago Pizza(Jax Landing) and was sick most of Monday.  Overall, still a great time  ;D

Jerry Moran.. please pony up for a vendor license this year, I'd rather get sick from eating too much of your food than gorging myself at Chicago Pizza  ;).  At least gorging myself would be worth it, lol.

MASDjax

#7
April 22, 2011, 02:33:53 PM
Hi All!

We are getting excited for the Jazz Festival coming up next month! If you haven't seen the full lineup yet, check out www.jaxjazzfest.com for details and a printable schedule of all the great performances including Natalie Cole, Herbie Hancock, Boney James and more! Who are you looking forward to seeing at the festival?

The City of Jacksonville Office of Special Events is proud to offer low- or no-cost entertainment and educational events to residents and visitors. These events are vital to our community, its ability to thrive, and to be seen as an ideal destination for visitors. www.makeascenedowntown.com

RockStar

#8
April 22, 2011, 02:39:56 PM
Quote from: fieldafm on March 11, 2011, 04:15:39 PM
Depends on if that was Friday or Saturday night. 

Friday I went to some of Tito Puente Jr and some of Buckwheat Zydeco(love Teddy Washington).  You should have spaced those out better, lol.

I didn't make it all the way through Saturday.  Spent too much time at Crazzy Eddie's Beer Garden and had to take a nap before returning back for the after performaces at the Omni once the regular festival was over.

Sunday I think I ate wayyy too much jambalaya from BG and a whole thick crust pizza at Chicago Pizza(Jax Landing) and was sick most of Monday.  Overall, still a great time  ;D

Jerry Moran.. please pony up for a vendor license this year, I'd rather get sick from eating too much of your food than gorging myself at Chicago Pizza  ;).  At least gorging myself would be worth it, lol.

Jerry can't. He's too busy complaining to DVI, ABT and anyone else about ArtWalk.

MASDjax

#9
May 05, 2011, 01:27:55 PM
Things are gearing up for the Jacksonville Jazz Festival in just a few weeks! MetroJ readers, are you coming this year? What performers are you looking forward to?
The City of Jacksonville Office of Special Events is proud to offer low- or no-cost entertainment and educational events to residents and visitors. These events are vital to our community, its ability to thrive, and to be seen as an ideal destination for visitors. www.makeascenedowntown.com

L.P. Hovercraft

#10
May 26, 2011, 12:10:46 PM
Quote from: MASDjax on May 05, 2011, 01:27:55 PM
Things are gearing up for the Jacksonville Jazz Festival in just a few weeks! MetroJ readers, are you coming this year? What performers are you looking forward to?

Bump.

I've never been to the Jazz Fest before so this will be my first time out.  I'm personally looking forward to checking out the McCoy Tyner Trio on Sat afternoon--a great excuse to come downtown for the day and listen to the pianist who played on a bunch of classic John Coltrane records, and then maybe grab a cocktail or three at Dos Gatos or a bite to eat.  Maybe pick up a used book or CD at Chamblins.  I've got to say I'm really glad this is now held downtown--the pics from 2010 make our fair city look pretty damn cool and a place I'd actually like to visit!
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Miss Fixit

#11
May 26, 2011, 12:52:03 PM
I just noticed that McCoy Tyner was on Saturday's bill - I saw him in Manhattan a few years ago - incredible performer!

Hope to see you there, LPHovercraft!

BigGuy219

#12
May 26, 2011, 12:55:40 PM
Quote from: RockStar on April 22, 2011, 02:39:56 PM
Quote from: fieldafm on March 11, 2011, 04:15:39 PM
Depends on if that was Friday or Saturday night. 

Friday I went to some of Tito Puente Jr and some of Buckwheat Zydeco(love Teddy Washington).  You should have spaced those out better, lol.

I didn't make it all the way through Saturday.  Spent too much time at Crazzy Eddie's Beer Garden and had to take a nap before returning back for the after performaces at the Omni once the regular festival was over.

Sunday I think I ate wayyy too much jambalaya from BG and a whole thick crust pizza at Chicago Pizza(Jax Landing) and was sick most of Monday.  Overall, still a great time  ;D

Jerry Moran.. please pony up for a vendor license this year, I'd rather get sick from eating too much of your food than gorging myself at Chicago Pizza  ;).  At least gorging myself would be worth it, lol.

Jerry can't. He's too busy complaining to DVI, ABT and anyone else about ArtWalk.

I bumped into Jerry out front of Subway the other day and we talked about this. Apparently it's an issue with the insurance the city would have required him to take.

He had some signs he had printed up and I believe La Cena will be serving beer, wine, and one menu item (a shrimp dish if I recall).

BridgeTroll

#13
May 26, 2011, 01:10:19 PM
Just returned from a lunchtime wander about downtown.  Streets are blocked off and crews are putting up stages and concession tents.  Weather should be good so everyone should pick one day or night and head on down...  Good chance to use the skyway as you will have a hard time parking anywhere near the venues. :)
In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."

Dog Walker

#14
May 27, 2011, 10:00:03 AM
Stephen, Hope you enjoyed the piano competition as much as we did.  Choosing among those very, very talented people had to be really hard especially since they had such different styles.

Noel Freidline and Renee Villarosa's short set while the judging was going on was worth the trip all by itself.  That lady can SING!
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