The 2023 Jacksonville Jazz Festival returns Memorial Day Weekend, kicking off on Thursday, May 25 with the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition (feat. Duval drummer extraordinaire Ulysses Owens Jr. filling out th rhythm section), and continues with three days and nights of official programming, plus countless after-hours events, many of which are part of the popular Jazz Fest After Dark Series.
- Check out our interactive guide to the 2023 Jacksonville Jazz Festival
This year’s festival lineup is comprised of an eclectic mix of legendary players, contemporary climbers and local standouts. It’s a lot to keep straight. The JME team is here to help you parse through all the jazz.
In addition to our interactive guide and staff picks, the JME team has put together a playlist, featuring the must-see acts of this year’s Jacksonville Jazz Festival. From icons (Ron Carter, Eddie Palmieri, Wynton Marsalis) to up-and-coming artists (Samara Joy, Shemekia Copeland) and locals (Let’s Ride Brass Band, LPT), our Jazzsonville Playlist will get you primed for a weekend of great music. Listen below.
Feb. 27, 2025
Mr. Al Pete and Notsucal Release Their Latest Collab, ‘G4.5’
Feb. 25, 2025
Dinner Party, Tom Misch and More from the Neighborhood with Mr. Al Pete
Feb. 25, 2025
An Ultra-Chill Playlist from the Latest Episode of Electro Lounge
Feb. 20, 2025
Sing Out Loud Festival Returns With Hozier, Beabadoobee, Father John Misty, Vance Joy and More
Feb. 16, 2025
Chicago Alt-Country Faves Wilco Return to St. Augustine with Indie-Folk Great Waxahatchee
Feb. 12, 2025
Looking for an Alternative to Spotify? Consider Hopping on the band(camp) Wagon
Feb. 10, 2025
Khruangbin to Bring ‘A LA SALA’ Tour to St. Augustine in April
Jan. 31, 2025
Perfume Genius, Flipturn, Tamino + Mitski and 6 New Songs to Stream
Jan. 31, 2025
Song of the Day | “all tied up” by Glixen
Jan. 28, 2025
Lucy Dacus, Babe Rainbow, Pigeon Pit and 7 New Songs to Stream
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