All that (Jacksonville) Jazz (Festival)
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Jazz Fest is upon us. And beyond the action of the two Downtown Jacksonville stages, music will be pouring out of venues across the city.
There’s a lot going on. Here’s what the JME team has their ears on this week.
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Piano Virtuosity
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Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition – Wednesday, September 29
Florida Theatre | DT Jax
A tradition for more than three decades, the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition will serve as a kickoff to one of the largest FREE jazz festivals in the world: the Jacksonville Jazz Festival. Five finalists, chosen through blind judging in July, will show off their piano virtuosity, competing for a monetary prize and a chance to perform at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival on Friday, October 1. Doors at 7 p.m.
Jazz
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Ulysses Owens, Jr. – Thursday, September 30
Manifest Distillery | DT Jax
Grammy winning Jax native, topnotch drummer and pillar of the city’s jazz-jam scene will lead a group of top-tier local players (the Wildcrafters Jazz Trio) at Downtown Jacksonville distillery, Manifest. The event serves as the official Jacksonville Jazz Festival pre-party. Music starts at 5:30 p.m.
This is a free event
Americana
Rambler Kane – Friday, October 1
The Bier Hall at Intuition Ale Works | DT Jax
Earlier this year, JME Contributors singled out Jax-based singer-songwriter Rambler Kane’s debut single “Heart’s on Fire” as one of the best local songs released in 2021 (so far). On Friday, the ultra-talented purveyor of Americana plays Intuition Ale Works’ Bier Hall to celebrate the release of his first full-length. Doors at 7 p.m.
Jazz
Longineu Parsons – Friday, October 1
Justice Pub | DT Jax
A relatively new tradition when compared to the Jacksonville Jazz Festival’s four-decades-long run, Jazz Fest After Dark has certainly emerged as a value-added proposition for fans of live music. Nearly a dozen venues across the city will participate this year, providing a stage for locals performing in various genres. Trumpeter and FAMU professor Longineu Parsons brings his ensemble to Bay Street’s Justice Pub, after hours on Friday. Singer-songwriter rickoLus, performing with Angel Garcia, opens the show. DJ 3 Clops I kicks things off at 9 p.m. Whether you’re taking in the official Jazz Fest in the streets of Downtown or at Intuition Ale Works for Rambler Kane’s set, you’re going to want to head over to Justice Pub afterwards.
This is a free show
Jazz
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Jacksonville Jazz Festival – Friday, October 1 – Sunday, October 3
Two Stages | DT Jax
The Jacksonville Jazz Festival returns to Downtown Jacksonville to celebrate its 40th year, kicking off on Friday with Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Jeffrey Osborne and local support from Jax-based New-Orleans-style jazz group Let’s Ride Brass band. Percussionist and famed member of Prince’s rhythm section Sheila E. headlines Saturday night. Jazz-guitar phenom George Benson, vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant and R&B super-producer Babyface all perform on Sunday.
This is a free event
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Song of the Day | “Empty Trainload of Sky” by Gillian Welch and David Rawlings
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The Neighborhood Playlist | July 20
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Jax Music Hour Playlist | July 20
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UK Shoegazers Slowdive to Kick Off New Fall Tour at St. Augustine Amphitheatre
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Flipturn, St. Paul & the Broken Bones Highlight this Year’s Two-Day Florida Fest in Jacksonville Beach
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Song of the Day | “Coast” by Kim Deal
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The Latest Collab from Dillon and Batsauce Serves Up High Quality Production with Kindred Spirit Kool Keith
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Song of the Day | “Lie 95” by Bartees Strange
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Newly-Released Archive Recordings of Neil Young & Crazy Horse, ‘Early Daze’ is a Crucial Document of the Group’s Prime Era
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Jax Music Hour Playlist | July 13
JME Live Music Calendar
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