Jazz Fest Pompano Beach
Tap your toes, snap your fingers, and get up and dance at Jazz Fest, one of Pompano Beach’s top annual events! This FREE two-day oceanfront music celebration features performances from top local talents and Grammy award-winning and nominated acts, all set against the beautiful backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean. For anyone who loves live music, you won't want to miss this jazzy beach festival.
Upgrade your experience with a VIP Pass! Enjoy exclusive perks, including:
- VIP Up-Front Seating at the Beach Sand Stage on portable flooring for both days
- Meet & Greet opportunities with select headliners
- Private VIP cash bar access on Friday and Saturday
- A Jazz Fest 2025 Swag Bag
About Jazz Fest
Jazz Fest is a two-day, family-friendly jazz extravaganza that made its debut in early 2022. This 4th annual cultural celebration promises a weekend filled with world-class jazz performances, live art, delicious food, and cocktails. Enjoy performances from legendary artists, and explore the growing arts scene with interactive activities from Bailey Contemporary Arts. The festival footprint is expanding this year, offering two stages! Afternoon performances will take place on the Great Lawn and the evening performances will be on the Beach Sand Mainstage. Plus, there's even more to see and taste, with ancillary concerts and events popping up around town.
Check out the lineup below.
Friday, Jan. 24
1:45 PM | Great Lawn Stage - 20-98 N Pompano Beach Blvd
- Fernando Ferrarone Trio - a two-time DownBeat Award-winning trumpeter and saxophonist, is a renowned band leader, composer, and arranger. A Berklee College of Music graduate, he has performed at major jazz festivals, including Monterey and Montreal, and top jazz clubs in New York City. His music has also taken him internationally, with performances in Peru and Colombia.
- Bop Shop Brass - Bop Shop Brass formed post-pandemic, bringing musicians together with a fresh, groovy sound that quickly gained attention at Miami farmers' markets. With a repertoire of crowd-pleasing "bops," they've captivated audiences across South Florida, delivering energetic and unforgettable performances.
5:00 PM | Beach Sand Stage - South Side of the Fisher Family Pier
- Randy Brecker - a Grammy® Award-Winning, legendary jazz trumpeter and composer known for his exceptional performances on the trumpet and flugelhorn.
- Adam Hawley - a renowned smooth-jazz guitarist and producer, has released four albums garnering multiple Billboard #1 hits.
- Joshua Redman Group Featuring Gabrielle Cavassa - Grammy-nominated saxophonist Joshua Redman performs Where Are We, his debut on Blue Note Records. Joined by vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa, the Joshua Redman Group has earned praise as “a graceful triumph of understated virtuosity.”
Saturday, Jan. 25
10: 00 AM-Noon | Java & Jazz @ How You Brewin Coffee Company
- Start off your day of musical indulgence on the patio of How You Brewin Coffee Company, featuring a live performance by The Inner Court. Founded in 1999, this talented group of four musicians brings a unique blend of jazz fusion, infusing rock, funk, Brazilian, Caribbean, and Latin styles over a jazz foundation. Enjoy the vibrant sounds of this seasoned ensemble while savoring a delicious breakfast and your choice of a hot or iced morning beverage.
1:45 PM | Great Lawn Stage
- Luigi Arredondo - a talented saxophonist, drummer, and composer of Dominican-American heritage, has quickly made a name for himself with his distinctive sound and captivating improvisations. A 2021 graduate of the University of North Florida, he has performed with notable artists like Tito Puente Jr. and Mario Castro
- The Trad305 - an award-winning ensemble that brings traditional jazz to life, specializing in genres like Dixieland, Ragtime, and Hot Jazz. Their performances authentically capture early jazz through the rise of swing, featuring a unique lineup of banjolele, contrabass, and reed instruments. All members sing in period style, using no amplification or electricity.
- Ginetta's Vendetta - Ginetta Minichiello is a dynamic pocket trumpeter, singer, and composer who leads her jazz combo, Ginetta’s Vendetta, all around the world. With her latest album, Fun Size, released in summer 2024, Ginetta is ready to expand her musical reach and inspire new generations.
5:00 PM | Beach Sand Stage
- Judith Hill - Grammy® Award-Winner performs from her latest album, Letters from a Black Widow. The album explores her journey of trauma and redemption following the deaths of Michael Jackson and Prince, both with whom she collaborated.
- Gerald Albright - a versatile musician who collaborated with artists like Anita Baker and Whitney Houston before launching his solo career in 1987 with the album Just Between Us. Albright blends R&B and urban jazz, taking listeners through diverse musical textures and moods.
- Johathan Butler - South African-born, Grammy® Award-nominated guitarist Jonathan Butler is known for blending R&B, pop, jazz fusion, and worship music. His breakthrough to a wider audience came in the late '80s with hit singles like "Lies." He has lived in England and California and remains a star in South Africa. Butler's faith is central to his music, as many albums showcase his love of gospel music and groove-based jazz chops.
- Jazz Funk Soul - Grammy® Award-winning smooth jazz supergroup formed in the mid-2010s. It features Jeff Lorber, Chuck Loeb, and Everette Harp. Paul Jackson, Jr. joined after Loeb's death in 2017. Known for their captivating melodies and grooves, they are pioneers of Contemporary Jazz.
Sunday, Jan. 26
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Pier 6 Rooftop
- Complete your weekend with a feast for your eyes, ears, and belly. Enjoy a delicious brunch with a side of jazz from duo Davis and Dow with an incredible rooftop view of the beach and pier.