HAPCO Jazz Fest

About the Event

Join HAPCO Music Foundation and the City of Ocoee for an evening of incredible jazz at this free public outdoor concert.

Bring a blanket or chairs. No alcoholic beverages permitted at the outdoor concert. Pack your dinner or enjoy food available for purchase from Big Mike’s Catering at the outdoor show.

VIP Tickets include HAPCO Wine & Dine and reserved outdoor concert seating. On the menu are classics from land and sea with a Caribbean flair by Sage’s Kitchen. Chef Sage creates imaginative fusions of flavors with fresh, delicious ingredients. VIP indoor ballroom table seating: Catch up with friends and savor the tastes in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Amazing wines provided by West Orange Creamery.

The Global Fusion Collective transcends the realm of traditional jazz, weaving a mesmerizing tapestry of cross-generational, global jazz fusion. Driven by a shared passion for pushing the boundaries of musical expression, their performances are a dynamic journey that effortlessly navigates through multiple styles, offering a rich and diverse experience.

It is led by the multi-GRAMMY and 53-time DOWNBEAT, and 24-time GLOBAL MUSIC® Award Winning multi-instrumentalist Dr. José Valentino Ruiz and EMMY Award Nominated artist Brandon L. Robertson. It features GRAMMY® and 8-time GLOBAL GENIUS® Award Winner Derris Lee and Florida’s formidable jazz pianist Dr. Zachary Bartholomew.

Teacher and performer Aaron Iannitelli has been a HAPCO LIVE performer for several years. He has played throughout Florida at festivals, in ensembles and in pit orchestras. He also serves as a HAPCO Ambassador, educating middle and high school students on opportunities available through our work.

Proceeds benefit HAPCO education programs helping young people use their musical, culinary and artistic talents to fund their college education or to pursue professional careers.

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