Clearwater Jazz Holiday

Four Days and Nights of Live Jazz

Blowing their horns for 33 years now, the Clearwater Jazz Holiday is a world-class gathering of the some of the greatest talents and enthusiastic fans of jazz. This four-day and night event takes full advantage of its home on the magnificent waterfront in downtown Clearwater. Taking place at beautiful Coachman Park, the Clearwater Jazz Holiday offers live music against the backdrop of warm breezes, brilliant sunsets and one of the world's greatest beaches on the Gulf of Mexico.

In past years the Clearwater Jazz Holiday has featured such legendary talents as Tony Bennett, Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Mann, Dave Brubeck, Tito Puente and others. The line up for the 2012 includes a mix of celebration for the most recognized national and regional artists together with celebrated local acts. From smooth and straight ahead jazz, to rhythm and blues, jam band, funk, fusion, and Latin, the music lovers will relish in this year's colorful and diverse musical lineup. This year's world-class event features The Avett Brothers, Mindi Abair and Friends, Jeff Golub and David Pack and Bonnie Raitt along with more artists to be announced. Saturday's concert is always followed by a dazzling fireworks display over the sparkling waterway.

Bring your chair and blanket and be ready to enjoy four days of great jazz. Food, beverage and event memorabilia concessions are available for purchase on site.

The event starts on Thursday with entertainment through Sunday night. For exact schedule and times for the next exciting Clearwater Jazz Holiday , please visit ClearwaterJazz.com