The eclectic sounds of jazz roll off the St. Johns River each spring in Downtown Jacksonville, where the jazz is hot and the river breeze is cool at the annual Jacksonville Jazz Festival, Apr. 11-13. This year’s exciting line-up includes, Terence Blanchard, Najee, Dave Koz and others. A great mix of jazz performers will take the stage at Metropolitan Park, a unique setting along the riverfront, on Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13. The Great American Jazz Piano Competition will take place on Friday, April 11 at the historic Florida Theatre.
Art at the Met, an art show and sale featuring many of the Southeast’s finest artists. Other events include Latitude: A Wine Tasting Experience and a Jazz Brunch on Sunday. Log on to www.jaxjazzfest.com or call (904) 630-3690 for more information.