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From November 22 through 25, 2019, the Suncoast Jazz Festival, which takes place on the travel-award-winning Clearwater Beach, will provide jazz and sunshine in ample amounts. This year marks the 29th anniversary of the Festival, which continues to expand its offerings from traditional jazz to include Brazilian music, swing, big band, zydeco, Cajun and some rockabilly.
Among the musicians who have been added to the roster is headliner Jason Marsalis and the 21st Century Trad Band. Marsalis had this to say, “I’m looking forward to playing at the Suncoast Jazz Festival as a leader for the first time. My new group, BGQ Exploration, hopes the fun that we have exploring Benny Goodman’s quartet will translate to the audience.”
Tom Rigney and Flambeau, whose blend of Cajun and zydeco has made significant inroads on the Roots music scene, have performed at the festival numerous times in the past. Rigney has watched festival rosters evolve over the years. “Many festivals are now quite different than they were a decade ago. While Traditional Jazz--Dixieland, Swing, Ragtime--still makes up a significant portion of what is presented, you now might hear Cajun, Zydeco, Rockabilly, Blues, R and B, Django Reinhart-style string swing, Western Swing, and other styles,” he states. “All of it falls under the broad spectrum of American roots music, whether it's Jazz or Blues or Cajun or old- time rock and roll.”
Also appearing for the first time is Brazilian vocalist Daniela Soledade, whose recently released debut album continues to earn accolades from press and receive widespread airplay on radio. A Clearwater resident, Soledade says, “The Suncoast Jazz Festival is mostly known for more traditional styles of jazz, so it is a great honor to be the first Brazilian artist to participate in this long running event. I cannot wait to bring the Bossa Nova back to the beach!” Says Nate Najar, the producer of Soledade’s album, who is based in Largo and has been involved with the festival for several years. “It has been very exciting to watch the Suncoast Jazz Festival evolve from this wonderful event celebrating the more traditional side of jazz to embracing the present and future of jazz while never losing sight of the past. It is so exciting to walk the halls of the hotel and, for 3 days, all day and into the late night, hear such a wide variety of world class artists in so many different venues simultaneously. It is such a vibrant scene!”
Award winning multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Adrian Cunningham, who will mark his third year at the festival, says, “Suncoast Jazz Festival knows how to do it right! The festival presents a tantalizing array of the highest quality jazz all rooted in the classic jazz tradition. And on Clearwater beach? You can't find a better setting!!”
Other nationally celebrated artists performing at this year’s festival include Wycliffe Gordon, Harry Allen, Nate Najar and Tommy Cecil, joining a host of fan favorites and newcomers performing at five venues over the festival’s three days.
Performers
JASON MARSALIS and his 21ST CENTURY TRAD JAZZ BAND
DANIELA SOLEDADE
THE SIERRA SEVEN
THE SIERRA SEVEN
TOM HOOK and the TERRIER BROTHERS
The WAREHOUSE WAIFS
WYCLIFFE GORDON
HARRY ALLEN
MOLLY RYAN
PROFESSOR CUNNINGHAM and his OLD SCHOOL
DAVE BENNETT QUARTET
CORNET CHOP SUEY
TOM RIGNEY and FLAMBEAU
QUEEN CITY JAZZ BAND with WENDE HARSTON
LA LUCHA
TOMMY CECIL
JAMES SUGGS
JOHN LAMB
HEATHER THORN
JOHNNY VARRO
BOB LEARY
BOB PRICE
DAN HOWARD
BETTY COMORA
MIKE EVANS
NAPLES DIXIELAND JAZZ BAND
Tarpon Springs High School Jazz Ensemble
From November 22 through 25, the Suncoast Jazz Festival, which takes place on the travel-award-winning Clearwater Beach, will provide jazz and sunshine in ample amounts. This year marks the 29th anniversary of the Festival, which continues to expand its offerings from traditional jazz to include Brazilian music, swing, big band, zydeco, Cajun and some rockabilly.
Among the musicians who have been added to the roster is headliner Jason Marsalis and the 21st Century Trad Band. Marsalis had this to say, “I’m looking forward to playing at the Suncoast Jazz Festival as a leader for the first time. My new group, BGQ Exploration, hopes the fun that we have exploring Benny Goodman’s quartet will translate to the audience.”
Tom Rigney and Flambeau, whose blend of Cajun and zydeco has made significant inroads on the Roots music scene, have performed at the festival numerous times in the past. Rigney has watched festival rosters evolve over the years. “Many festivals are now quite different than they were a decade ago. While Traditional Jazz--Dixieland, Swing, Ragtime--still makes up a significant portion of what is presented, you now might hear Cajun, Zydeco, Rockabilly, Blues, R and B, Django Reinhart-style string swing, Western Swing, and other styles,” he states. “All of it falls under the broad spectrum of American roots music, whether it's Jazz or Blues or Cajun or old- time rock and roll.”
Also appearing for the first time is Brazilian vocalist Daniela Soledade, whose recently released debut album continues to earn accolades from press and receive widespread airplay on radio. A Clearwater resident, Soledade says, “The Suncoast Jazz Festival is mostly known for more traditional styles of jazz, so it is a great honor to be the first Brazilian artist to participate in this long running event. I cannot wait to bring the Bossa Nova back to the beach!” Says Nate Najar, the producer of Soledade’s album, who is based in Largo and has been involved with the festival for several years. “It has been very exciting to watch the Suncoast Jazz Festival evolve from this wonderful event celebrating the more traditional side of jazz to embracing the present and future of jazz while never losing sight of the past. It is so exciting to walk the halls of the hotel and, for 3 days, all day and into the late night, hear such a wide variety of world class artists in so many different venues simultaneously. It is such a vibrant scene!”
Award winning multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Adrian Cunningham, who will mark his third year at the festival, says, “Suncoast Jazz Festival knows how to do it right! The festival presents a tantalizing array of the highest quality jazz all rooted in the classic jazz tradition. And on Clearwater beach? You can't find a better setting!!”
Other nationally celebrated artists performing at this year’s festival include Wycliffe Gordon, Harry Allen, Nate Najar and Tommy Cecil, joining a host of fan favorites and newcomers performing at five venues over the festival’s three days.
TICKETS are on sale now for a variety of packages, ranging from Sponsor, Benefactor and Three-Day Weekend packages to single day and evening tickets. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.suncoastjazzfestival.com or call (727)248-9441.
or call (727)248-9441.
The festival will present over 20 bands and guest artists from both Tampa Bay and across the nation. The majority of the regular festival attendees and sponsors are drawn from around US, Canada and some international locations.
Dance floors are available near the musicians for dancers who enjoy their music doing the Lindy Hop or East Coast Swing. On Friday night, one ballroom has a larger swing dance floor for the Swing Dance Party from 7 PM to midnight, which begins with an hour of instruction by the Swing Time Dancers.
Festival bands are highly entertaining spanning traditional jazz, big band, swing, zydeco, banjos, rockabilly and more.
ABOUT SUNCOAST JAZZ FESTIVAL
Suncoast Classic Jazz, Inc. is a Florida not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. For 28 years, we have been presenting our annual Suncoast Jazz Festival, which is dedicated to preserving and promoting jazz, the only true American art form. The festival provides opportunities for both professional musicians from all over the United States & Canada as well as aspiring young musicians from our community to perform and share their music with enthusiastic and very appreciative audiences in Clearwater, FL. Because of the generosity of a lot of individual sponsors and attendees, Suncoast Classic Jazz Inc. has been able to give back to the community yearly in the form of financial assistance……. to both individual young musicians as well as bands and local schools. Over the years, contributions total nearly $100,000. PO Box 395; Largo, FL 33779 (727) 248-9441 www.suncoastjazzclassic.com
ABOUT THE SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT
Sheraton Sand Key Resort is located directly on the beach at Sand Key. Offering 390 rooms and suites overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway, the resort offers a legacy of exceptional hospitality serving guests from around the world.
ABOUT MARRIOTT SUITES CLEARWATER BEACH ON SAND KEY
Marriott Suites Clearwater Beach on Sand Key is located at 1201 Gulf Boulevard in Clearwater Beach, and the only all-suite Marriott hotel in Florida. The 220 all-suite hotel offers a special resort experience with water view accommodations in a casually – elegant destination for families or business. An aquatic playground with activities for kids and adults alike, boardwalk shopping, Antonio’s Salon & Day Spa and dining at Watercolour Steakhouse and Grille, “Best Steakhouse” as awarded by Tampa Bay Magazine, make this a premier destination. To make a reservation or plan an event, call 1-727-596-1100. Find the hotel online atwww.ClearwaterBeachMarriottSuites.com
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