April 11-13, 2008
The Florida Theatre & Metropolitan Park
Click here for a video from the 2008 festival.
The City of Jacksonville would like to thank the thousands of jazz fans who attended the festival this year.
Keep checking this site for updates on the 2009 festival.
2009 Jacksonville Jazz Festival Poster Design Contest
Special thanks to the many talented artists who submitted designs for the 2009 Jacksonville Jazz Festival Poster Contest. Keep checking this site for an announcement of the winning design!
Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition
The 2008 Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition featured 5 jazz pianists as they competed for cash prizes and the chance to perform at the 2008 Jacksonville Jazz Festival. More Information
Click here for a video from the 2008 Jazz Piano Competition
2008 Art at the Met Art Show & Sale
The Art at the Met features the work of prize-winning artists and master craftspeople.
38° Latitude: A Wine Tasting Experience
A tasteful complement to the displays of fine art and the sounds of jazz at Metropolitan Park.
2008 Jazz Festival Commemorative Poster
The 2008 Jacksonville Jazz Festival poster entitled "Jazz at Night" was created by artist Sergio Lazo. Purchase your 2008 poster along with past Jazz Festival posters while supplies last!
Do you have an idea for the 2009 poster? Click here for more details (PDF).
2008 Jacksonville Jazz Festival Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Dr. Bill Prince, the 2008 inductee for the Jacksonville Jazz Festival Hall of Fame!
The Jacksonville Jazz Festival Hall of Fame recognizes those who have made significant contributions to jazz in Jacksonville. Dr. Prince joined Jazz Festival pioneers, city leaders, musicians, educators and patrons of the arts. Click here to learn more about the Jazz Festival Hall of Fame
Visit the Jacksonville Jazz Festival Myspace page for bulletins, schedule of events, ticket giveaways and updates on the 2009 festival.
If you are a musician or represent a musician who is interested in performing at the 2009 festival, please contact the Office of Special Events in September 2008 at (904) 630-3690 or e-mail events@coj.net.
E-mail Newsletter
To receive e-mail updates about the 2009 Jacksonville Jazz Festival, e-mail events@coj.net.
Jacksonville Jazz Festival Merchandise
The 2008 Jacksonville Jazz Festival is sponsored and produced by
the City of Jacksonville Office of Special Events
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Southern Wine & Spirits
For sponsorship information for the 2009 festival, call (904) 630-3690.