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33rd Annual Clearwater Jazz Holiday
by SueAnn Carpenter
On October 18-21 at Coachman Park in Clearwater, aficionados of the jazz world can enjoy the vibes with a backdrop of warm breezes, brilliant sunsets and a great beach on the Gulf of Mexico. One of the longest running events of its kind, the Clearwater Jazz Holiday brings visitors from all over the country and expects to draw 60,000 jazz fans this year.
This
amazing event is remembered as having started as a 10-day series of
free jazz concerts held on the back of a flatbed truck at venues all
around the city of Clearwater. This year, there will be an admission
charge due to drops in corporate sponsorship and grant money.
In the past, the Jazz Holiday has featured today’s most popular and innovative jazz stars plus legendary talents like Tony Bennett, Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Mann, Dave Brubeck, Tito Puente, Stephan Grappelli, Stan Getz, and the Count Basie Orchestra. Clearly The Clearwater Jazz Holiday is an experience not to be missed.
Entertainment Schedule
Thursday, October 18: At 4:30pm gates open; 5-6 pm - Carol Stein and Friends; 6:30-8 pm - Maia Sharp; 8:30-10 pm - Bonnie Raitt
Friday, October 19: At 4:30 pm gates open; 5-6 pm - Common Ground Reunion; 6:30-8 pm - Down To The Bone; 8:30-11 pm - Mindi Abair & Friends featuring Jeff Golub and David Pack
Saturday, October 20: At 1:30 pm gates open; 2-3:15 pm - Pat Close & The Groove; 3:45-5 pm - El Nino Garcia and the Latin Knights; 5:30-6:45pm - Tia Fuller Quartet; 7:15-8:45 pm - Kurt Elling ; 9:15-10:45 pm – Esperanza Spalding Radio Music Society; 10:45 pm Fireworks
Sunday, October 21: At 2 pm gates open; 2:30-3:30pm - Ruth Eckerd Hall / Clearwater Jazz Holiday Youth Jazz Band; 4 pm–5 pm - The Cave Dwellers featuring the Reinhardt Brothers; 5:30-7 pm - Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds; 7:30-9:30pm- The Avett Brothers
Here’s a word of caution for preparation, as these are not allowed: no pets (except registered seeing-eye dogs); no grills; no glass containers, no coolers, food or drink; no tents, canopies or umbrellas; no overnight camping, no audio/video recording; no skateboarding; no littering, no firearms; no knives, weapons, no cell phones or pagers during performances; no fireworks or laser pointers.
It is recommended to bring lawnchairs, blankets, sunglasses, sunscreen, and I.D. tags for small children.
Purchase your tickets now at www.ClearwaterJazz.com and Become a Fan at facebook.com/ClearwaterJazz
General Admission Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday-EACH day-$10+fee, $15 at the Gate. General Admission Saturday and Sunday $15+fee, or $25 at the Gate. 4-Day Pass is $30+fee, or $45 at the Gate. Reserved and VIP Tickets still available (includes admission to the park and seating up front to the left of the main stage). Kids12 and under are FREE when accompanied by a paid adult. No exchanges, refunds or Re-entry. Go to www.ClearwaterJazz.com for more information.
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