The 31st Hot Springs JazzFest is returning under the Broadway Sky Bridge located at 200 Broadway this year except for opening night, when The Clyde Pound Trio will kick off the event at The Ohio Club on Wednesday, August 31 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. There will be no cover charge to attend.
On Saturday, September 2, JazzFest will hold a free outdoor jazz concert for the public from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Bring lawn chairs and check out the food and beverage vendors as the UAM Jazz Ensemble warms up the stage at noon.
The Hot Springs Big Band will follow at 1:00 PM and The Arthur Duncan Quintet will perform at 2:00 PM. Arkansas Jazz Orchestra, a local jazz band, will play at 3:00 PM with the upbeat sounds of St. Jukes Revival following at 4:00 PM. The day’s event will conclude after Jubilation Jazz performs a 5:00 PM.
Two stages will accommodate the bands as The Krystyna Valdvia Duo will perform with an electric violin and a guitar between each set. This year’s emcee is Alexis Hampo who will present each act.
Join the fun and entertainment at this year’s 31st Hot Springs JazzFest. For more information go to www.hsjazzsociety.org.
