Jazz Tenor Titan Joe Lovano in FREE Concert at ArtsPark at Youngs Circle in Hollywood FL May 16, 2026

A free evening of world-class jazz comes to downtown Hollywood

Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 7:00–10:30 PM

JOE LOVANO QUINTET
w/ opening set by
Dillard Center for the Arts (DCA) Jazz Ensemble
at
ArtsPark at Young Circle
Hollywood, FL
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FREE w/ RSVP HERE

A real jazz experience by the living master of the tenor sax and his quartet. Joe Lovano has performed and recorded with a long list of jazz greats including Woody Herman, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Bill Frisell, Tony Bennett, Abbey Lincoln, Charlie Haden, John Scofield, McCoy Tyner, Ed Blackwell, Herbie Hancock, Dave Holland, Chucho Valdés, Ornette Coleman, Diana Krall, and many others. Lovano has created an extensive body of work for his own ensembles.

Attendees can count on hearing selections from Lovano’s new album, Paramount Quartet, releases on May 29, 2026, via ECM Records. The album features a new, acclaimed lineup: Julian Lage (guitar), Santi Debriano (bass), and Will Calhoun (drums). Recorded in February 2025, the album blends post-bop with Americana, featuring original compositions and covers, including "Lady Day."

Opening set by Fort Lauderdale’s award-winning Dillard Center for the Arts (DCA) Jazz Ensemble. This 21-member high school jazz band has been recognized nationally for its excellence, winning the prestigious Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition in New York City multiple times. The current director, Voshaun Smith, is an alumnus of the band.

Hollywood ArtsPark Experience is a free series of family-friendly events held at the ArtsPark Amphitheater in downtown Hollywood. Produced by The Rhythm Foundation for the City of Hollywood, the series celebrates the vibrant cultures of South Florida through music, food, and community engagement while promoting historic downtown Hollywood as a destination to live, work, and visit.

The ArtsPark at Young Circle is located at Hollywood Boulevard and US1. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the performance from the open lawn. This venue is plastic and foam free. Single-use containers are prohibited inside the park.

The Rhythm Foundation was founded with the goal of increasing international awareness through live music. Special focus is given to cultures connecting to South Florida audiences, including music from Latin America, Brazil, the Caribbean, Africa, and Europe. The organization works to strengthen communities through shared cultural experiences.

The City of Hollywood, founded in 1925 by Joseph Young, is a coastal city in Broward County located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Known for its 2.5-mile oceanfront Broadwalk and the ArtsPark at Young Circle, the city offers a mix of historic charm, beaches, and community-focused cultural programming.

The ArtsPark at Young Circle is a 10-acre arts and entertainment destination in downtown Hollywood, offering year-round programming in music, visual arts, and community events.

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