Visual and Performing Arts Series
Hillsborough Community College Ybor City
Presented in Association with HCC Student Activities
YBOR JAZZ FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR THIRD YEAR WITH A STELLAR LINE UP!
THIRD ANNUAL YBOR JAZZ FESTIVAL – FINAL LINE UP !
The Visual and Performing Arts Series in association with the Tampa Jazz Club presents the THIRD ANNUAL YBOR JAZZ FESTIVAL “ There’s nothing smooth about it!” October 31 through November 4.
For the third year the Ybor Jazz Festival returns to the Hillsborough Community College Ybor City campus with the bay area’s number one showcase for serious jazz on the west coast of Florida.
Five Days, October 31 through November 4, eight performances with some of the finest jazz players and groups to be found. Performances are held in both the Studio Theatre and the Mainstage Theatre of the Performing Arts Building at HCC Ybor. Both of these venues provide superb listening environments to enjoy a truly stellar line up.
One Wednesday the 31st through Friday the 2nd the festival programming will open with “Prologue” concerts in the intimate confines of the STUDIO THEATRE where drinks and snacks will be available. Doors for the Prologue Concerts are at 6 pm and they conclude at 7:30 pm. This year all three Prologue concerts feature superb vocalists in what is in effect a small club like setting. Tony Castellano on the 31st, Katt Hefner on the 1st and Lisa Casalino on the 2nd
On Wednesday through Saturday evenings at 8:00 and Sunday afternoon at 3:00 the MAINSTAGE THEATRE comes alive with the FESTIVAL CONCERT of the day. Opening night the 31st features LaLucha with special guest and long time Bill Evans drummer Marty Morell. Thursday night the 2nd the very special pairing of saxophonists’ Jeremy Powell and Austin Vickrey will present a Tribute to Cannonball Adderley and John Coltrane. Friday night the 3rd the Helios Jazz Orchestra presents LICENSE TO THRILL featuring all the great jazz tunes from the James Bond and similar films. Vocalists Denise Moore, Bryan Hughes & Andrea Manson join in on many numbers. Saturday night brings the hot, hot latin sounds of GUISANDO CALIENTE to the Mainstage; Featuring the virtuoso playing of Kenny Drew, Jr. on the piano as well as Jeff Rupert – Sax; Mauricio Rodriguez – Bass ; John Jenkins – Drums & Frankie Pineiro- Percussion. The Third Annual Ybor Jazz Festival comes to a close Sunday afternoon November 4th with a twin bill of JAZZTEK opening for THE DREAMBOATS, with a stellar line up of Ray Villadonga, Cuban guitarist Alfredo Rivero, Jeremy Powell back for a second turn on the festival and Joe Bencomo on drums.
For the first time, you will be able to purchase specially discounted Fest Passes for the festival. Individual Day passes are $15 and are available only at the door day of show. On Wednesday through Friday this includes BOTH performances. This year in association with the TAMPA JAZZ CLUB you can purchase, in advance FEST PASSES for $ 50.00!
Visit tampajazzclub.com for more information on FEST PASS or to purchase your FEST PASS online. Fest Passes will be available at the door the first two nights of the festival for $50 ( cash only )
The Mainstage Theatre and the Studio Theatre are in the Performing Arts Building of the Ybor City campus of Hillsborough Community College. It is located at the corner of E Palm Ave and N 14th Street (Avenida Republica de Cuba)
NOTE : All HCC Students, Faculty and Staff are admitted Free of Charge with valid ID.
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Telephone: 813-253-7043
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