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63rd Texas Jazz Festival in Corpus Christi

63rd Texas Jazz Festival in Corpus Christi

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Jazz will soon fill the air at Heritage Park as the annual Texas Jazz Festival returns for its 63rd year Friday through Sunday.

The event is open Friday from 5:30 p.m. to midnight, Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

In addition to music, there are plenty of local vendors and delicious food.

There are three stages – CITGO North Stage, HEB South Stage and L&F Distributors Center Stage – where musicians will perform. For more information, visit texasjazz-fest.org.

Here’s the full schedule and some important information ahead of the free festival:

Texas Jazz Festival lineup

Friday

  • CITGO North Stage
    • Natalie Gonzalez Worship Team – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m
    • St. Mary’s University Jazz Orchestra – 8 to 9 p.m
    • Texas State University Jazz Ensemble – 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m
    • Estani y La Ascension – 11pm to midnight
  • HEB south stage
    • Notable: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m
    • Miguel Yamal & Phase 1 – 8pm to 9pm
    • Traditional Police – 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m
    • Motive ― 11 p.m. to midnight
  • L&F distributors take center stage
    • Jeff Lofton Quartet – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m
    • Cruise control – 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
    • Joseph Vincelli – 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m
    • Tom Braxton – 11pm to midnight

Saturday

  • CITGO North Stage
    • Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Islander Jazz Band – Noon to 1 p.m
    • Trisum – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m
    • Chris Villanueva Quintet ― 3 p.m. to 4 p.m
    • John Libreto – 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m
    • Nic Sabala Orchestra – 6 to 7 p.m
    • Latin Heart – 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m
    • The Matt York Band – 9 p.m. to 10 p.m
    • Liscano – 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m
    • Rick Cortez Latin Jazz Project – midnight to 1 a.m
  • HEB south stage
    • Left Hand Devil – Noon to 1 p.m
    • Straight ahead – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m
    • Wizdom & The Jazz Room Quartet – 3-4 p.m
    • Dreaming in Color – 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m
    • Sally & The Future Standards – 6pm to 7pm
    • Joseph Serrato and Rob Dixon – 7:30 to 8:30 p.m
    • Diego Martinez & Fermata Quintet ― 9 p.m. to 10 p.m
    • Claudia Melton – 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m
    • FBI Blues Band – midnight to 1 a.m
  • L&F distributors take center stage
    • Bobby Galvan – 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m
    • Latin lecture – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m
    • Clarissa Serna – 3 to 4 p.m
    • Veterans Band – 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m
    • Anthony Caceres – 6 to 7 p.m
    • Andre Hayward Quintet – 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m
    • Cliff Gordan Trio – 9 to 10 p.m
    • Billy Ray Sheppard – 10:30 to 11:30 p.m
    • Kyle Turner – Midnight to 1am

Sunday

  • CITGO North Stage
    • Victoria Majors – 12pm to 1pm
    • Corner Pocket – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m
    • Greg Abate Quartet – 3 to 4 p.m
    • Michelle Garibay-Carey – 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m
  • HEB south stage
    • Roy Miller High School Jazz Band – Noon to 12:30 p.m
    • Richard King High School Jazz Band – 12:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m
    • All Corpus Christi Independent School District High School Jazz Bands – 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m
    • Alice High School Jazz Band – 2:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m
    • Del Mar College Jazz Band – 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m
    • Texas A&M University-Kingsville Jazz Bands I-IV – 4 to 6 p.m
  • L&F distributors take center stage
    • Coastal Bend Big Band – 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m
    • Gerry Gibs & The Aliens – 1:30pm to 2:30pm
    • Verve – 3 p.m. to 4 p.m
    • Europe with Joe Posada and Dean James – 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m

Know it before you go

  • You are not allowed to bring coolers, coolers or alcoholic beverages.
  • Dogs are welcome provided they are kept on a leash. Be responsible and pick up your pet.
  • It is recommended that you bring your own lawn chairs as seating is limited.
  • All credit card purchases are subject to a $5 minimum spend and a 5% convenience fee.
  • An ATM will be on site.
  • Tickets must be purchased for all drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Food vendors and market vendors do not require entry tickets. Tickets are sold in $1 increments.
  • The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority will offer free park-and-ride service at City Hall and the Nueces County Courthouse. Buses are picked up and dropped off every 10 to 15 minutes.

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