Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Ocoee Lakeshore Center – 125 N Lakeshore Drive – Ocoee, FL
Admission:
- Free General Seating
- VIP Wine & Dine Tickets: $60.00 through March 8th • $75.00 after
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Ocoee comes alive with the high energy sounds of bebop, funk and swing at this vibrant community celebration of jazz. Featuring live performances by:
- Scott Wilson & the UF Jazz All Stars
- Andrew Kennedy Quartet and
- Ocoee High School Jazz Band
Bring your blanket or lawn chairs and settle in for a great night of friends, neighbors and unforgettable music under the stars. It’s the perfect way to spend an evening in Ocoee.
Details
- Picnic baskets welcome
- No alcoholic beverages permitted at the outdoor concert
- Free parking
- Food trucks on site
Food Trucks
SK Caribe – Caribbean soul food inspired by Haitian, Jamaican, Bahamian and island flavors — served fresh, fast and full of joy
AKYNG Royal Treats – Signature sodas, lemon refreshers, Italian ice and ice cream favorites
Bring a blanket or chairs. Picnic baskets welcome. No alcoholic beverages permitted at the outdoor concert. Free parking.
Presented by HAPCO Music Foundation and the City of Ocoee.
Powered by Duke Energy, Florida Smooth Jazz Foundation, Healthy West Orange and Waste Pro.
Wine & Dine for the Arts
- An Exclusive Jazz Fest Experience
- Ticketed Event | $60 through March 8th • $75 after
- Purchase Tickets: CLICK HERE
Elevate your Jazz Fest evening with a curated culinary and wine experience benefiting HAPCO Music Foundation education programs.
Savor the bold flavors of the islands from Chef Sage of Sage’s Kitchen, featuring Caribbean soul cuisine infused with African and French influences.
Enjoy signature dishes including:
- Haitian Griot
- Jamaican Jerk Chicken
- Dijon Lemon Butter Chicken with a Caribbean twist
- Pikliz (spicy pickled cabbage relish)
- Beef & Chicken Pate Kode
- Garlic steak bites
- Plantains, rice and peas, fried cabbage
- Elevated comfort classics like mac-and-cheese and mashed potatoes
- Salad, cheeses, fruits and honey butter cornbread
- Desserts: peach cobbler cheesecake, strawberry shortcake, banana rum pudding
Wines curated and served by West Orange Creamery complement the international flavors.
Enjoy great food, fine wine and live jazz – all while supporting music and arts education in our community.
Proceeds benefit HAPCO education programs helping young people use their musical, culinary and artistic talents to fund their college education or to pursue professional careers.
The Musicians
Musician, composer, producer and educator Scott Wilson is a powerhouse performer on piano, trumpet and the Electronic Valve Instrument (EVI). He is the Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Florida. He has served as Musical Director for Universal Studios Japan, staff composer for Grand Link World in Qingdao, China and has been a featured jazz trumpet soloist for Tokyo Disney Sea. Performing with him are Dr. Alex Pershounin, bass; Clyde Connor, drums; Edward White, guitar; Noah Berdugo, sax; and Corey Burton, trombone.
Saxophonist and educator Andrew Kennedy has been a member and featured soloist in ensembles including The Glenn Miller Orchestra, The Ever After Band, Encore, The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and The Orlando Jazz Orchestra. In 2015, he was a member of HAPCO LIVE’s first ensemble; he performed regularly in the community until he moved to New York City. Performing with him are Gerald Law II, drums; Brandon Miller, bass; and Collin Oliver, piano.
Bernie Hendricks Jr. directs the Ocoee High School bands program.
About the City of Ocoee – Founded on May 13, 1925, Ocoee has grown into one of Central Florida’s most vibrant and diverse communities. Situated at the heart of all of Central Florida’s major highways and expressways, Ocoee is an ideal place to live, raise a family and grow a business. With a population of more than 51,000, Ocoee is the third largest city in Orange County. For more information, visit www.ocoee.org.