For the last two years, July 19 has officially been Al Downing Day in St. Petersburg—and this summer, followers of the local legend once again come together to celebrate.
The annual Al Downing Honors awards show honors local jazz musicians who exhibited the greatest support for jazz music in the Tampa Bay area.
The 2026 event will be at the 170-seat basement Side Door Cabaret at St. Petersburg College’s Palladium Theater…