JME Presents | Jazz In Jax on the WJCT Soundstage

Join WJCT Public Media and the Jacksonville Music Experience for a panel discussion on various topics illuminating jazz’s history and contemporary vibrancy in Jacksonville and beyond. Then, enjoy a live performance with Ulysses Owens, Jr. & friends.

This event coincides with the premiere of Jazz Beyond Tradition, a new two-hour program hosted by Jacksonville-bred, Grammy Award-winning musician and educator Ulysses Owens, Jr. and award-winning radio and podcast personality Keanna Faircloth (NPR Music, WBGO, Artimacy Podcast). It airs on Sunday nights on WJCT News 89.9 from April 21 to May 26.

Host
Ulysses Owens, Jr. – musician, producer, educator, and author

Panelists
Keanna Faircloth – radio & podcast personality, writer, artist advocate
Josh Floyd – owner Josephine, founder of jazz-focused Lounge Series
Tracey Morris – saxophonist, educator, director Morris Music Academy
Cara Murphy – owner/operator Blue Jay Listening Room
Mr. Al Pete – musician, podcaster, journalist, founder The MPN Network
Jeanetta Cebollero – bandleader, promoter, owner Chez L’Amour
Yhang Quintero – owner/operator Wildcrafters, Wildcrafters Jazz Jam Series

Performance
Ulysses Owens, Jr. & Friends

Times
6:00 pm – Doors open
6:00-6:30 pm – Reception (cash bar, food truck), performance by UNF Jazz Trio led by Pablo Duque.
6:30-7:30 pm – Panel discussion and audience Q&A
7:30-9:00 pm – Jazz Jam hosted by Ulysses Owens, Jr.

This event is free, but registration is required.