International Jazz Day

2025 International Jazz Day featuring the 8th Note Collective

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Date and Time: Saturday, April 26 | 5-7 pm
Featuring: The Eighth Note Collective
Location: Apopka Amphitheater | 3710 Jason Dwelley Parkway | Apopka, FL
Admission: Free – Click Here to RSVP

As part of the Apopka Saturday Sounds series, celebrate jazz music with the world this International Jazz Day weekend! Enjoy jazz music from The Eighth Note Collective. Join us at this free performance!

The Apopka Amphitheater has 1360 seats with additional lawn space. Bring blankets and chairs. Vendors will be on-site for food and drink purchases. Local artisans market. Picnic baskets and coolers are permitted.

Jazz classics and originals from Shawn Villanueva on trumpet, Ed Krout on keys, Jose Figueroa on bass, Gerald Law on drums, Caila Carter on vocals and Derrick Harris on trombone.

Presented by the City of Apopka and HAPCO Music Foundation.

Funding provided by The Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF). The non-profit’s mission includes contributing to the public knowledge and appreciation of music, as well as making music a part of every child’s life experience. Details at https://musicpf.org

HAPCO Music Foundation helps disadvantaged young people use their musical, culinary and artistic talents to build their better futures. The non-profit organization has education and performance programs in Florida, Texas and Georgia. Students use their musical, culinary and artistic talents to fund their college education or to pursue professional careers.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially designated April 30 as International Jazz Day in order to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe. Each year, this international art form is recognized for promoting peace, dialogue among cultures, diversity, and respect for human rights and human dignity; eradicating discrimination; fostering gender equality; and promoting freedom of expression.


 

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