JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Melanin Collaborative Group will present its annual Jazz on the Ave festival from 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at 822 A. Philip Randolph Blvd. in Jacksonville.
The community festival will feature live jazz performances, local food vendors, small businesses, art installations, craft booths, workshops and jam sessions. The event is intended to highlight local musicians, artists and entrepreneurs while celebrating Jacksonville’s cultural heritage.
“Jazz on the Ave is about so much more than the music, it’s about celebrating the history, culture and community that make Jacksonville so special,” said Dawn Curling, president of the Melanin Collaborative Group. “We’re proud to bring together talented local musicians and artists for an experience that showcases the incredible creativity and diversity of our community. Whether you’ve been a lifelong jazz fan or you’re discovering the genre for the first time, we invite everyone to celebrate the legacy of jazz with us.”…