The Jacksonville Symphony presents its 2024-25 JP Morgan Chase & Co. Jazz Series with three performances in Jacoby Symphony Hall. Curated by the Jacksonville Symphony’s Principal Tuba and Jacksonville Jazz Collective Director James Jenkins, this series features some of Northeast Florida’s finest jazz musicians.
This series recently launched during the 2023-24 season and, after much success, the symphony welcomes it back during its 75th Anniversary Season, starting with a fun new holiday show.
“What will Santa Claus say when he finds everybody in Jacoby Hall swinging?” said Jenkins. “We look forward to joyfully discovering the answer to this and other questions as we present holiday favorites in the big band style. Enjoy a little 'Charlie Brown Xmas' and Stan Kenton Band’s 'O Holy Night,’” during “Big Band Holiday” on Sunday, Nov. 24.
Here’s a look at the 2024-25 JP Morgan Chase & Co. Jazz Series Schedule:
· “Big Band Holiday”: 3 p.m. Nov. 24. Featuring members of the Jacksonville Jazz Collective
· “Local Vocals”: 3 p.m. Jan. 26. Featuring members of the Jacksonville Jazz Collective and guest vocalists Linda Cole, Lisa Kelly and Bonnie Eisele.
· Latin Jazz Ensemble: 3 p.m. April 27. Featuring members of the Jacksonville Jazz Collective, guest vocalist and guitarist Goliath Flores and vocalist Michelle Manzo.
Tickets are available at JaxSymphony.org or by calling the box office at 904-354-5547. This concert series is sponsored by JP Morgan Chase & Co., and the “Big Band Holiday” program is part of the Greta Challen Berg Artist Series.
