HAPCO Jazz Fest Ocoee 2025

2025 HAPCO Jazz Fest

Date: Friday, January 31, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Featuring: The Global Fusion Collective and the Ocoee High School Jazz Band
Location: Ocoee Lakeshore Center – 125 N Lakeshore Dr. – Ocoee, FL

  • Admission: Free General Seating
  • VIP Tickets: $75; Early Bird $60 through 12.16.24
  • Purchase VIP tickets: CLICK HERE

Join HAPCO Music Foundation and the City of Ocoee for an evening of incredible jazz at this free public outdoor concert.

Bring a blanket or chairs. No alcoholic beverages permitted at the outdoor concert. Pack your dinner or enjoy food available for purchase from Big Mike’s Catering at the outdoor show.

VIP Tickets include HAPCO Wine & Dine and reserved outdoor concert seating. On the menu are classics from land and sea with a Caribbean flair by Sage’s Kitchen. Chef Sage creates imaginative fusions of flavors with fresh, delicious ingredients. VIP indoor ballroom table seating: Catch up with friends and savor the tastes in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Amazing wines provided by West Orange Creamery.

The Global Fusion Collective transcends the realm of traditional jazz, weaving a mesmerizing tapestry of cross-generational, global jazz fusion. Driven by a shared passion for pushing the boundaries of musical expression, their performances are a dynamic journey that effortlessly navigates through multiple styles, offering a rich and diverse experience.

It is led by the multi-GRAMMY® and 53-time DOWNBEAT®, and 24-time GLOBAL MUSIC® Award Winning multi-instrumentalist Dr. José Valentino Ruiz and EMMY® Award Nominated artist Brandon L. Robertson. It features GRAMMY® and 8-time GLOBAL GENIUS® Award Winner Derris Lee and Florida’s formidable jazz pianist Dr. Zachary Bartholomew.

Beyond their individual accolades and prestigious awards, the collective’s true magic lies in their seamless collaboration, where virtuosity meets harmony. From soulful improvisations to rhythmic brilliance, the Global Fusion Collective captivates audiences with a spellbinding fusion that echoes the past while embracing the future. Their synergy creates an unparalleled sonic experience, leaving audiences worldwide entranced by the beauty of their collaborative artistry.

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.

Presented by HAPCO and the City of Ocoee.

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