Smooth Jazz News - April-May - 2026

APRIL/MAY 2026 | 39 Lineup, hosted by Morris Baxter and DJ Bam Bam Belonge: Thursday, Sept. 17 (doors open at 6 p.m.): All-White Party featuring Marion Meadows, Althea Rene and Alex Bugnon, 7 p.m., Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center Friday, Sept. 18 (gates open at 1 p.m.): Antoine Knight, 2 p.m.; Kim Scott, 3:20 p.m.; Eric Darius, 4:40 p.m.; Julian Vaughn, 6 p.m.; Jazmin Ghent, 7:30 p.m.; Pieces of a Dream, 8:50 p.m., The Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park Saturday, Sept. 19 (gates open at 1 p.m.): Blake Aaron, 2 p.m.; Lindsey Webster, 3:30 p.m.; Rick Braun, 4:40 p.m.; Vincent Ingala, 6 p.m.; Jazz Funk Soul featuring Jeff Lorber, Everette Harp and Paul Jackson Jr., 7:30 p.m.; Marcus Miller, 8:50 p.m., The Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park Sunday, Sept. 20 (gates open at 1 p.m.): Nicholas Cole, 2 p.m.; Jeff Bradshaw, 3:30 p.m.; Brian Simpson, 4:40 p.m.; Richard Elliot, 6 p.m.; Adam Hawley, 7:30 p.m.; Boney James, 8:50 p.m., The Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park Venues: The Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park, 301 W. Main St., and Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center, 913 S. I St., Pensacola, Florida Getting there: Flights are available into the Pensacola International Airport (PNS), approximately 7 miles from the venue. Tickets and information: www.gulfcoastsummerfestjazzedition.com, 850-393-3028 Sept. 12-13 19th Annual Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Lineup (doors open at 2 p.m.): Saturday, Sept. 12: Best Kept Soul, 3:30 p.m.; Kofi B., 5 p.m.; Jackiem Joyner, Nicholas Cole and Julian Vaughn, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13: PHAZE II, 3:30 p.m.; Chelsey Green & The Green Project, 5 p.m.; Brian Simpson, Marion Meadows and Jessy J, 6:30 p.m. Venue: Fort Hunter Park, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Getting there: Flights are available into the Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), approximately 17 miles from the venue. Tickets and information: www.dauphincounty.gov/parks, 717-599-5188 2025 Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania continued on page 40 Sept. 17-20 10th Anniversary Gulf Coast Summer Fest Jazz Edition Pensacola, Florida Good wine, great music, unforgettable moments Photos: John Bivens

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