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HAPCO Jazz Festival 2026 in Ocoee, FL to be Help March 20, 2026 and Headlined by Scott Wilson

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Friday, March 20, 2026 | 6–10 pm
FREE General Admission
VIP (Food & Beverage) Available
Ocoee Lakeshore Center
125 N Lakeshore Dr., Ocoee, FL 34761
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Free General Seating

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Ocoee will be lively with the high-energy sounds of bebop, funk, and swing from Scott Wilson & the UF Jazz Allstars. Join HAPCO Music Foundation and the City of Ocoee for an evening of incredible jazz at this free concert. Bring a blanket or chairs. Picnic baskets are welcome. No alcoholic beverages are permitted at the outdoor concert. Free parking.

Musician, composer, producer, and educator Scott Wilson is a powerhouse performer on piano, trumpet, and the Electronic Valve Instrument (EVI). He has served as Musical Director for Universal Studios Japan, principal staff composer for Grand Link World in Qingdao, China, and consultant for Walt Disney’s “Magic Music Days” jazz workshops. He has been a featured trumpet soloist for Tokyo DisneySea, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and Universal Studios Japan.

Wine & Dine for the Arts

Chef Sage’s menu includes classics from land and sea with a Caribbean flair by Sage’s Kitchen. Wines are provided by West Orange Creamery. Proceeds benefit HAPCO Music Foundation education programs. VIP tickets include Wine & Dine and reserved outdoor concert seating: Wine & Dine Tickets $60 through January 31, 2026; $75 after.

It’s going to be a great night of friends, neighbors, and music!

Scott Wilson & the UF Jazz Allstars

As the Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Florida, Wilson has developed the Jazz Minor, designed ten new jazz courses, and designed the Master in Music with Concentration in Jazz Studies. He co-produced the “Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute” album for the Sheldon Reynolds Project in Los Angeles. The album features new interpretations of EWF’s hits and an all-star cast of Hall of Fame songwriters and Grammy artists, including Maurice White, who co-wrote the opening track “Feel Good.”

Proceeds benefit HAPCO education programs helping young people use their musical, culinary, and artistic talents to fund college or pursue professional careers.

Presented by HAPCO Music Foundation and the City of Ocoee.

About HAPCO Music Foundation

HAPCO’s programs assist young people in furthering their educations through music and the arts. Curricula include core theory and technique training alongside practical information such as career options, technical tools, and real-world application of skill sets. Programs are developed and taught by a network of professionals, including first- and second-generation Florida Highwaymen painters, professional musicians and artists, and university-level educators.

About the City of Ocoee

Ideally situated at the heart of Central Florida’s major highways and expressways, Ocoee is home to a vibrant residential and business community. With a population of nearly 50,000, Ocoee is the third largest city in Orange County and is known for its exceptional quality of life, boat launches, fishing docks, nature trails, picnic areas, sports facilities, and playgrounds. Learn more at www.ocoee.org.

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