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Ocoee will be lively with bebop, funk, and swing from Scott Wilson & the UF Jazz Allstars at the 2026 HAPCO Jazz Festival. The concert is free and open to the public. Bring a blanket or chairs. Picnic baskets are welcome. No alcoholic beverages are permitted at the outdoor concert. Free parking is available.
Hosted by the HAPCO Music Foundation in partnership with the City of Ocoee, the festival supports youth education programs in music and the arts.
Musician, composer, producer, and educator Scott Wilson performs 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
VIP Wine & Dine includes reserved outdoor concert seating and a menu by Sage’s Kitchen featuring classics from land and sea with Caribbean influence. Wines are provided by West Orange Creamery. Proceeds benefit HAPCO Music Foundation education programs. VIP tickets are $75.
Scott Wilson & the UF Jazz Allstars
As Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Florida, Wilson developed the Jazz Minor, designed new jazz courses, and created 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 interpretations of EWF selections and a 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 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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