Events - JazzFest Goes On!

Twice each year, the “JazzFest Goes On” events help raise funds to support our annual Pensacola JazzFest. One of our most popular events, the “Diva Extravaganza” has taken place every February for the past three years, and features the area’s top female vocalists, backed by a stellar Big Band.

This AUGUST 8, the top area male vocalists take the stage! Download the flyer below for complete details:

Saturday, August 8, 6:00 pm—
JazzFest Goes On! “Los Divos” Extravaganza!

Three male vocalists–David Washington, Jim Vail and David Suhor–will perform, accompanied by pianist David Shelander’s combo and Joe Occhipinti’s Continental Jazz Orchestra. Special guest will be New York flutist Chip Shelton. A great time, a great cause - supporting the 2010 Pensacola JazzFest, April 10-11!

Crystal Joy Albert, JSOP board member and JazzFest Music Director, said, , “Our previous fundraiser-Diva Extravaganza–which featured seven female vocalists–was so successful and enjoyable that we decided the men needed a chance to shine. We have secured talented male vocalists David Washington, Jim Vail and David Suhor to perform for us.

“A special attraction will be New York flutist/saxophonist Chip Shelton, who plays the entire flute and saxophone families. He plays a vertical flute–positioned like a clarinet– and has recorded eight CDs. Chip and our vocalists will be accompanied by pianist David Shelander’s combo and Joe Occhipinti’s Continental Jazz Orchestra.”

Ms. Albert continued, “Shelton has family in Pensacola and we have desired to bring him down for a performance. He will have performed at the Gulf Coast Ethnic and Heritage Festival in Mobile the previous weekend and he will travel to Japan for performances later in the year.” Shelton’s website is www.chipshelton.com.

Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door, students are $5 at the door with student I.D. and can ordered by calling the JSOP office at 850-433-8382 (Tues.-Fri. 9 am - 1 pm). Major credit cards accepted.