Clearwater Jazz Holiday Returns to Its Roots

After handling numerous challenges the past three years, Clearwater Jazz Holiday is bursting with pride to return to its roots for the 45th Anniversary Celebration October 17-20 at Coachman Park. Concerts are back on the Green, with several areas open to the public at no charge, including 15 additional performances on two side stages during the afternoons.

Tickets are on sale for the evening performances on the Tampa Bay Times Stage, or you may choose to sit on the The Sunset Bluff, located on the large, sloped lawn area overlooking the Green, for free. This area is open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

Use this link for a close-up of the map.

Be sure to read all of the ticket options on the festival website (below).

On to the schedule. There is a boatload of outstanding local talent featured daily on the Visit St. Pete/Clearwater Plaza Stage and the Pier Party Stage. Of special note is the addition of Seattle funk superstars Polyrhythmics.

Headliners include smooth jazz star Boney James and New Orleans jazz-funk sensations Galactic with vocalist Angelika Jelly Joseph on Thursday. Friday will highlight two stunning funk ensembles: Cory Wong and Tower of Power. Recent addition Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers and The USAF Academy Band Falconaires will light up the night Saturday. The final day features St. Paul & The Broken Bones and the incomparable Mavis Staples.

Thursday, Oct 17

4:00 p.m. Gates Open

Tampa Bay Times Stage

8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Boney James
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Galactic featuring Angelika Jelly Joseph

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Galactic - Jam Cruise 20. 📸: Josh Timmermans

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Galactic - Jam Cruise 20. 📸: Dave Vann

Visit St. Pete/Clearwater Plaza Stage – FREE

4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Jazmin Ghent

Pier Party Stage – FREE

4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – CJH Young Lions Festival Jam hosted by Alex Malkovich

Friday, Oct 18

4:00 p.m. Gates Open

Tampa Bay Times Stage

9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. – Cory Wong
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Tower of Power

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Cory Wong - Jam Cruise 20. 📸: Scout It Out Media

Visit St. Pete/Clearwater Plaza Stage – FREE

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Pete Carney & Orange Alert
4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – John C. O’Leary lll & Trace Zacur

Pier Party Stage- – FREE

4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – CHILLtronic Takeover with Austen Van Der Bleek & Jask

Saturday, Oct 19

3 p.m. Gates Open

Tampa Bay Times Stage

9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. – Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – The USAF Academy Band Falconaires

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Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers. 📷: Mike Moran:Grateful Web

Pier Party Stage – FREE

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Le Jazz

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Castellano All-Stars
3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – CJH Young Lions Collective

Visit St. Pete/Clearwater Plaza Stage – FREE

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Polyrhythmics

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – CJH Youth All-Star Jazz Band hosted by Frank Williams

Sunday, October 20

3:00 p.m. Gates Open

Tampa Bay Times Stage

8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – St. Paul & The Broken Bones
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Mavis Staples

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St. Paul & the Broken Bones. 📷: Skylar Watkins

Visit St. Pete/Clearwater Plaza Stage – FREE

4:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Steeln’ Peaches
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. – Friends of Fil Organ Trio

Pier Party Stage – FREE

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Have Gun, Will Travel
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – The Family Funk