The 2016 St. Petersburg Jazz Festival kicks off on Feb. 24 with five local concerts nightly through Feb. 28. Originally dubbed the St. Petersburg College Jazz Fest, the event has evolved into a city-wide celebration now in its eighth year.
SPC music professor, trombonist and composer David Manson started the event in 2009 to promote an American music form that is appreciated around the world.
Jazz Quicklinks
- Explore SPC Jazz Band, Helios Jazz Orchestra and other Music options at SPC
- Download the 2016 Jazz Festival Program
- Follow the Jazz Fest Facebook page
- Learn more about the St. Petersburg Jazz Festival artists at www.stpetejazzfest.com
- SPC Arts and Entertainment Degrees
2016 St. Petersburg Jazz Festival Schedule
Presented by EMIT and St. Petersburg College, this year’s St. Petersburg Jazz Festival schedule includes:
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m.
James Varnado Jazz/Funk Band
Side Door at the Palladium Theater
253 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg
Cost: $15 – Buy Tickets Online
Thursday, Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m.
Bird and Diz
A tribute to Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie led by James Suggs and Austin Vickery
Side Door at the Palladium Theater
253 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg
Cost: $15 – Buy Tickets Online
Friday, Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m.
The Silvano Monasterios Trio
Featuring the compositions of Silvano Monasterios joined by Jon Dadurka on bass and Rodolfo Zuñiga on drums
Side Door at the Palladium Theater
253 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg
Cost: $15 – Buy Tickets Online
Saturday, Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m.
Fred Johnson and the Helios Jazz Orchestra
St. Petersburg College Music Center
6605 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg
Cost: $15 at the door (Free for SPC students, faculty and staff with college ID)
Sunday, Feb. 28, 6 p.m.
The Post-Festival Jazz Jam
Hosted by the Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association
Manhattan Casino
642 22nd St. S., St. Petersburg
Cost: $5