The City of Pompano Beach has announced the new dates for the City’s inaugural Jazz Fest. The star-studded festival kicks off Friday, April 15th at The Great Lawn along the beach for an evening concert with 10-time Grammy® Award-winner Arturo Sandoval.
Saturday, April 16th features an immersive musical extravaganza at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center. During the afternoon, the Center’s Arts Plaza will be filled with the sounds of legendary artists including Sammy Figueroa, Brian Lynch, Magela Herrera, Ashley Pezzotti, in addition to emerging and student artists under the direction of Grammy® Award-winning professor Dr. Ed Calle. In the evening, Grammy® Award winning singer Cécile McLorin Salvant takes the stage inside the Center’s theater. Jazz Fest Pompano Beach is a partnership with KCC Productions, a well-known concert and festival production company.
Friday, April 15 | 8pm| VIP $65| GA Free, RSVPs requested – Arturo Sandoval Jazz Fest Pompano Beach starts making waves Friday evening at the City’s stunning beachfront. The recently redeveloped area now boasts world-class restaurants, a new Hilton Hotel and the stunning Fisher Family Pier. The Great Lawn will be the site of the concert by 10-time Grammy® Award winner Arturo Sandoval with special guest vocalist Ashley Pezzotti and Master of Ceremonies Grammy® Award-Winner Nestor Torres. A world-renowned trumpeter, pianist and composer Arturo Sandoval will perform a spectacular set of original music with homages to legends including Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and Clifford Brown. A limited number of VIP tickets are available for this event at $65. General Admission is free, guests are asked to bring lawn chairs or blankets, and RSVPs via the website are required.
Saturday, April 16 | 12 pm – 6 pm | Free, RSVPs required – Jazz Fest on the Arts Plaza On Saturday, the festival heads Downtown, as the Pompano Beach Cultural Center’s Arts Plaza located at 50 West Atlantic Boulevard comes to life with two outdoor stages, food trucks, a jazz bar and festival vendors. A stellar line-up of musicians will be hitting the high notes for the enjoyment of jazz enthusiasts and casual fans alike. In addition, there will be meet-n-greet opportunities. General Admission is free, guests are asked to bring lawn chairs or blankets, and RSVPs via the website are required.
