The 40th Clearwater Jazz Holiday
Presented by HCI Group Inc.

CLICK HERE to purchase your General Admission, Reserved or VIP Seat NOW!

Daily, 4 Day and Weekend tickets are available.
Kids 12 and under are FREE when accompanied by a paid adult.
No exchanges, refunds or Re-entry. Rain or Shine.
** Artists Subject to Change

Thursday, October 17th

• 3:30pm Gates Open
• 3:45pm - 4:45pm - Jazmin Ghent
  
• 5:15pm - 6:15pm - Polyrhythmics
  
• 6:45pm - 8:00pm - The Soul Rebels
  
• 8:30pm - 10:00pm - Boyz II Men
  

Friday, October 18th

• 4:00pm Gates Open
• 4:15pm - 5:15pm - Gloria West and The Gents
  
• 5:45pm - 7:00pm - Marcia Ball
  
• 7:30pm - 9:00pm - Robert Randolph & The Family Band
  
• 9:30pm - 11:00pm - Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
  
• 10:30pm - 1:30am - Clearwater Jazz Holiday Official After Party Hosted by Allon Sams, Presented by The Living Room at Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
  

Saturday, October 19th

• 1:45pm Gates Open
• 2:15pm - 3:15pm - CJH's Young LIons Jazz Master Sessions Featuring James Suggs
  
• 3:45pm - 4:45pm - University of Miami's Frost Jazz Ensemble Featuring Dafnis Prieto 
  
• 5:15pm - 6:45pm - 40th Anniversary Tribute to Jazz Vocalists Featuring Karen Benjey, Erica DiCeglie, Valerie Gillespie, Fred Johnson, Theo Valentin, Belinda Womack & La Lucha
  
• 7:15pm - 8:45pm - Blood, Sweat & Tears
  
• 9:15pm - 10:45pm - Chicago
  
• 10:45pm Fireworks Presented by HCA West Florida Pinellas County Hospitals
  

Sunday, October 20th

• 1:15pm Gates Open
• 1:30pm - 2:45pm - REH / CJH Youth Jazz Band with Special Guest Dafnis Prieto 
  
• 3:15pm - 4:15pm - Ashley Smith & The Random Occurrence
  
• 4:45pm - 6:00pm - Parsonsfield
  
• 6:30pm - 8:00pm - Yonder Mountain String Band
  
• 8:30pm - 10:00pm - Alison Krauss
  

 

** Schedule and Artists subject to change

 

Do's & Don'ts

A number of safety and security measures have been put in place at the Clearwater Jazz Holiday for the enjoyment, safety, and comfort of all festival attendees, artists and staff. Please be advised that the following items and practices are NOT permitted at the event.

THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT ALLOWED:

• NO pets - only service animals are permitted
• NO grills, hibachis, or open flames of any kind
• NO glass containers or bottles
• NO coolers, food or drink of any kind
• NO unauthorized vendors
• NO tents, canopies or umbrellas
• NO overnight camping
• NO Audio / Video recording devices
• NO in line skating, skateboarding
• NO littering
• NO Firearms, unless otherwise permitted by Florida Statute, Chapter 790 (2011)
• NO knives or weapons of any kind
• NO cell phones or pagers during performances
• NO fireworks / laser pointers
• Please attend all infants & small children

THE FOLLOWING ARE ALLOWED:

• Lawn Chairs
• Blankets
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• I.D. tags for small children

Participating food vendors include:

• Rich N Rise Thai
• Colonels Kettle Korn
• St Pete Concessions
• Mr. Bill's Fine Foods
• C&S Concession's
• The BBQ Spot
• Pipo's
• JTD Inner City Foods
• Shadrack's Pizza
• PDQ
• Our Place
• Gourmet Coffee & Crepes Creations
• Seafood Market
• Pacific Rim Noodles
• Fat Stuffs

Participating vendors include:

• Ruth Eckerd Hall
• Visit St Pete / Clearwater
• HCI Group Inc.
• St Petersburg / Clearwater International Airport
• Costco Wholesale
• WMNF 88.5 Community Radio
• Clearwater Jazz Holiday Outreach Program
• Tampa Bay Times
• AARP

 

 

Purchase your individual VIP credential NOW to experience the
40th Clearwater Jazz Holiday Presented by HCI Group Inc.,
October 17-20!

Your single day VIP Experience affords you a reserved seat within the first 8 rows of the Reserved Seating area along with enjoying our hospitality area on the day you select.
Our VIP Hospitality is an area secured for our Partners and VIP Patrons where you can enjoy free food provided by The Living Room, 3 glasses of beer or wine, unlimited soda and water, an executive restroom trailer and more!

Entrance to the VIP Experience area is located on the North and South sides of Coachman Park, to the left and right of the main stage.Tickets are $175-$200 each and are available for purchase by clicking here

 No exchanges, refunds or Re-entry, Rain or Shine
**Artists Subject to Change

 

NOTE TO VIP TICKET PURCHASERS
You will print your ticket(s) for entry when purchased. VIP Credentials will need to be picked up at the
Will Call / VIP Entrance located at the Harborview Gate located by the water on the
Southside of Coachman Park by presenting your printed ticket/receipt.

 

 

Purchase your Reserved Seat NOW to experience the
40th Clearwater Jazz Holiday Presented by HCI Group Inc.,
Oct. 17-20!

Reserved Seating allows you the opportunity to get close to the Tampa Bay Times stage and includes one reserved seat in the front area of the stage on the day you select.
Prices start at $50 per day and will increase day of show.
4 Day and Weekend discount packages are available.
The purchase of the Reserved Seat includes admission to Coachman Park.
Entrance to the Reserved Seating section is located on the
South side of Coachman Park, to the left of the main stage.

All prices will increase the day of the show.
CLICK HERE to Buy Tickets Now!

 No exchanges, refunds or Re-entry, Rain or Shine
**Artists Subject to Change

CLICK HERE to view a venue map

 

Purchase your General Admission NOW to experience the
40th Clearwater Jazz Holiday Presented by HCI Group Inc.,
October 17-20!

General Admission / Lawn Seating tickets for the event are starting at $20 per day if purchased in advance or $30 day of show. Daily, 4 Day and Weekend tickets are available
Kids 12 and under are FREE when accompanied by a paid adult

All prices will increase the day of the show.
CLICK HERE to Buy Tickets Now!

No exchanges, refunds or Re-entry, Rain or Shine
**Artists Subject to Change

CLICK HERE to view a venue map

General Admission & Reserved Seating

Purchase your General Admission or Reserved Seat NOW to experience the
40th Clearwater Jazz Holiday Presented by HCI Group Inc., October 17-20!

Daily, 4 Day and Weekend tickets are available for both General Admission and Reserved Seating.
Kids12 and under General Admission tickets are FREE when accompanied by a paid adult.
No exchanges, refunds or Re-entry, Rain or Shine. ** Artists Subject to Change

General Admission / Lawn Seating tickets for the event are starting at $20 per day if purchased in advance
or $30 day of show.
4 Day and weekend discount packages are available.

Reserved Seating allows you the opportunity to get up close to the Tampa Bay Times stage and includes
one reserved seat in the front area of the stage on the day you select.
Prices start at $50 per day and will increase day of show.
4 Day and Weekend discount packages are available.
The purchase of the Reserved Seat includes admission to Coachman Park.
Entrance to the Reserved Seating section is located on the
South side of Coachman Park, to the left of the main stage.

All prices will increase the day of the show.
CLICK HERE to Buy Tickets Now!

 

Limited Number Available for VIP Reserved Tickets

We do have a limited number of VIP Experience packages available for each day of the event.
The VIP Experience includes an assigned, reserved seat within the first 8 rows of the Reserved Seating area
plus access to the VIP Hospitality area. Our VIP Hospitality is an area secured for our Sponsors and VIP Patrons.
You can enjoy free food provided by The Living Room.
3 glasses of beer or wine, unlimited soda and water, an executive restroom trailer and more!

Tickets are $175-$200 each and are available for purchase by clicking here

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How do I get tickets?

Tickets are available on-line by following this link, General Admission, Reserved Seating & VIP with Reserved Seating options are available. Phone orders can be processed by contacting the Etix Box Office at 800-514-3849

Do I need to bring a chair?

Coachman Park is an open air venue adjacent to the intercoastal waterway. The General Admission area of the park is festival style lawn seating. We encourage you to bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Reserved Seating & VIP with Reserved Seating ticket holders do not need to bring a chair. CLICK HERE to view a Venue Map

Can I bring in my own food or drinks?

Outside food and beverages are not permitted. We have plenty of vendors within the park that offer a wide variety of food options at reasonable prices. Soda, water, beer and wine are also available for purchase.

Where do I park?

There are many parking garages, lots and metered street parking throughout the Downtown area all within a short walking distance from Coachman Park. Handicap parking is available on a first come, first served basis and is located at the bottom of the hill accessible through the Clearwater Library parking lot on Osceola just north of Cleveland Street.

How can I volunteer?

CLICK HERE to sign up to volunteer through our website (will open in late July or early August) . Simply create a Username & Password to log into the system, then you can select dates, times and areas of service (all which you can manage at anytime by simply logging back into the system).

 

How do I obtain a Media Credential?

CLICK HERE to review the Media Credential application process . All media requests must be sent to [email protected]

 

Can I bring my pet?

Sorry, only registered service animals are permitted.

Parking Map for Downtown Clearwater

Handicapped parking is first come, first served and is located at the bottom of the hill and is accessible off of Osceola Ave next to the library.
 

Taking place in beautiful and accoustically attractive COACHMAN PARK in CLEARWATER, FL, this waterfront, open-outdoor venue provides plenty of room to tap, snap and clap your way through waves of today's best MUSIC/JAZZ artists.

Get Directions from Google

Coachman Park is located on the waterfront in downtown Clearwater and is accessible from Drew Street or via Cleveland Street (State Road 60).

FROM TAMPA:

Highway 60 to Clearwater and stay on 60 through downtown Clearwater. Go to Osceola and make a right and venue is on the left.

FROM ST PETERSBURG:

US Highway 19 to SR 60 and head West on 60. Follow 60 through downtown Clearwater till Osceola, make a right and venue is on the left.

Overview of Coachman Park

 

The 40th annual Clearwater Jazz Holiday Presented by The HCI Group Inc. is back! Get ready for a fabulous weekend of 4 days and nights of music entertainment at Coachman park in downtown Clearwater. One of the longest-running and best-known live music & jazz events in the country.

 Alternative Parking & Transportation

For your information, we have multiple options available:

For more information please visit PSTA.net

Catch the a trolley to Coachman Park

For additional information visit www.clearwaterjolleytrolley.com for schedule and pricing

Catch the Clearwater Ferry with stops in Clearwater Beach and Dunedin.

For additional information www.clearwaterferry.com  for schedule and pricing.

 

 

 

CLEARWATER JAZZ HOLIDAY
HISTORICAL DATES AND MUSIC ARTISTS

NUMBER	YEAR/DATES	ARTIST(S)
1st Annual	Oct 24 – Nov 2, 1980	Woody Herman
2nd Annual	Oct 23 – Nov 1, 1981	Buddy Rich
3rd Annual	Oct 26 – 31, 1982	Dizzy Gillespie
4th Annual	Oct 20 – 30, 1983	Herbie Mann
5th Annual	Oct 18 – 21, 1984	Dave Brubeck, Richie Cole
6th Annual	Oct 17 – 20, 1985	Count Basie Orchestra, Mose Allison
7th Annual	Oct 16 – 19, 1986	Stan Getz, Ramsey Lewis, Michel Petrucciani
8th Annual	Oct 15 – 18, 1987	Nancy Wilson, Dirty Dozen,The Roy Meriwether Trio, Phil Woods, Tito Puente, Rare Silk
9thAnnual	Oct 13 – 16, 1988	Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Maynard Ferguson, McCoy Tyner
10th Annual	Oct 19 – 22, 1989	Poncho Sanchez, Sonny Rollins, Bobby Enriquez
11th Annual	Oct 18 – 21, 1990	Houston Persons/Etta Jones, Tuck & Patti
12th Annual	Oct 17 – 20, 1991	Ramsey Lewis, Ernie Watts Quartet, New York Voices
13th Annual	Oct 15 – 18, 1992	Nat Adderly, Tuck & Patti
14th Annual	Oct 14 – 17, 1993	Bela Fleck & The Fleckstones, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Arturo Sandoval with Ernie Watts
15thAnnual	Oct 13 – 16, 1994	Chuck Mangione, The Rippingtons, Hiroshima, Arturo Sandoval, Acoustic Alchemy
16th Annual	Oct 19 – 22, 1995	Spyro Gyra, Acoustic Alchemy, Michel Camilo
17th Annual	Oct 13 – 16, 1996	Tito Puente, Stephan Grappelli, Keiko Matsui, Herbie Mann
18thAnnual	Oct 16 – 19, 1997	Diane Schurr, Boney James, The Rippingtons, Al Dimeola
19th Annual	Oct 15 – 18, 1998	Count Basie Orchestra, Etta James, Kevin Mahogany, Stanley Clarke
20th Annual	Oct 9 – 10, & 14 – 17, 1999	Earl Klugh, Freddy Cole, T.S. Monk, David Benoit, Jason Marsalis, Tom Scott & LA Express, Michael Franks, Tito Puente, Dizzy Tribute, Patti Austin, Spyro Gyra, Oleta Adams
21st Annual	Oct 1 – 22, 2000	Dee Dee Bridgewater, Stanley Clarke, Yellowjackets, Patti Austin, Monty Alexander, Oleta Adams, Terence Blanchard
22nd Annual	Oct 18 – 22, 2001	Jane Monheit, Nnenna Freelon, Boney James, Los Hombres Caliente, Poncho Sanchez
23rd Annual	Oct 17 – 20, 2002	The Chick Corea Elektric Band, Lou Rawls, Jonathon Butler, A Tribute to Jobim, James Moody with Marlena Shaw
24th Annual	Oct 16 – 19, 2003	Kim Waters, Chuck Loeb and Jeff Kashiwa, Paquito D’Rivera’s Brazilian Dream featuring New York Voices; Jon Cleary, Lizz Wright, Herbie Hancock
25th Annual	Oct 14 – 17, 2004	Allon Sams, Rick Braun, Big Z & The SophistiKatz, Victor Wooten, Branford Marsalis, Pepper & Fine Thyme, Tony Vacca & World Rhythms, Dan Moretti, Chris Botti, The Neville Brothers, Nate Najar Quartet, Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet, Adela Dalto, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
26th Annual	Oct 13 – 16, 2005	Fred Johnson, Brian Culbertson featuring Eric Darius, ABCD with Billy Norris, Nestor Torres, Trio! (Stanley Clarke, Bela Fleck & Jean-Luc Ponty), Les Sabler & Citiheat, Sakesho with Andy Narell, Rayford Griffin, Koko Taylor, Boney James, Coolie Family Gospel Singers, Liquid Soul, Ramsey Lewis Trio, Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra
27th Annual	Oct 19 – 22, 2006	Kenny Drew Jr. Quartet, Kenny G, Bossacucanova, Mindi Abair, Richard Elliot, Valerie Gillespie, Jose Valentino Ruiz, Jazz to the Maxx, John Pizzarelli, Manhattan Transfer, Chuck Owen & The Jazz Surge, Don Byron Ivey-Divey Trio with Edward Simon & Billy Hart, Buckwheat Zydeco, Cherry Poppin' Daddies
28th Annual	Oct 18 – 21, 2007	Air Force Band Falconaires, George Benson, Ray & Friends, Jazz Surge with Chuck Owen, Summer Storm with Norman Brown, Peabo Bryson, Jeff Lorber & Marion Meadows, Michael Ross Quartet, Brian Bromberg, Arturo Sandoval, Medeski Martin & Wood, Hendrick Meurkens Samba, Lynne Arriale Trio, Joe Grandsen Quartet, Natalie Cole
29th Annual	Oct 16 – 19, 2008	BK Jackson, Kyle Eastwood Band, Tony Bennett, Karen Benjey, Stefon Harris & Blackout, Joe Sample, David Sanborn, Ken Loomer Big Band, Grace Kelly Quintet, Brubeck Brothers Quartet, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, The Venturas, Eldar Djangirov Trio, Joey DeFrancesco Trio, Patti Austin
30th Annual	Oct 15 – 18, 2009	Tom Brantley Collective, Mike MacArthur & Nate Najar, Al Jarreau, The Organic Trio, Joe Baione Quartet, Nicole Henry, Chris Botti, Gumbi Ortiz & the Latino Projekt, Les Sabler, Clearwater Jazz Holiday 30th Anniversary ETREME Tribute, Boney James, Marcus Roberts Trio, Brian Bromberg, The Neville Brothers
31st Annual	Oct 14 – 17, 2010	Jarred Armstrong, Little Feat, Dr. John & The Lower 911, The Organic Trio, Kyle Wolverton, Norman Brown with Brenda Russell & Jessy J, O Som Do Jazz & Helios Orchestra, Sean Chambers, Level 10, Tizer, Soulive, Mark Barrios, Jonathan Fritzen, Eric Darius & Lalah Hathaway
32nd Annual	Oct 13 - 16, 2011	Kevin Eubanks, Trombone Shorty, Brian Culbertson, Maceo Parker, Christian McBride & Inside Straight, Dianne Reeves
33rd Annual	Oct 18 – 21, 2012	Bonnie Raitt, The Avett Brothers, Mindi Abair & Friends featuring Jeff Golub & David Pack, Esperanza Spalding
34th Annual	Oct 17 – 20, 2013	Chicago, Lisa Casalino, The Ries Brothers, Gumbi Ortiz & New Groove City, Jane Monheit, Paul Brown & Larry Carlton, Chris Godber, Acme Jazz Garage with Belinda Womack, Level 10, Average White Band, Tower of Power, Have Gun, Will Travel, Lake Street Dive, Amos Lee & Brandi Carlile
35th Annual	October 16 - 19, 2014	Earth, Wind & Fire, Buster Cooper Quartet, Changing Keys, Spyro Gyra, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Theo Valentin, Al Downing Jazz All Stars, Dr John & the Nite Trippers, Marcia Ball, Terrance Simien, Belinda Womack, Julie Black, Tomkats Jazz Orchestra, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Trombone Shorty, Spirit Family Reunion, Crash
36th Annual	October 15-18, 2015	Sheryl Crow, The Avett Brothers, Gladys Knight, The O'Jays, Buddy Guy, Gloria West & The Gents, The James Suggs Quintet with Dave Styrker, Poncho Sanchez & His Latin Band, Mindi Abiar & The Boneshakers, Jack Wilkins Blue & Green Project, Phill Fest, Nicole Henry, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Quesbe Sisters, Langhorn Slim & The Law
37th Annual	October 13-16, 2016	UB40, Kool & The Gang, Grace Potter, Commodores, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Bach to the Future featuring the Silverman Brothers, Crescent City Dream featuring Dwayne White, Flow Tribre, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Show Biz Kids Steely Dan Tribute & Event Band, Fred Johnson Quartet featuring Cliff Downs, Brian Bromberg Full Circle Band, The Mavericks, The Ries Brothers, The Lone Bellow & Houndmouth
38th Annual	October 19-22, 2017	Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, The Avett Brothers, Scott Bradlee's Post Modern Jukebox, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Anderson East, The James Hunter Six, Jon Cleary, Jason Miles Presents "Celebrating the Music of Weather Report" featuring Jeff Coffin & Carter Beauford (of The Dave Mathews Band), Theo Croker, Shaun Martin, Mino Cinelu, Gerald Veasley & Karen Briggs, Honey Island Swamp Band, La Lucha featuring Jeff Rupert & Marty Morell, Helios Jazz Orchestra, Mama's Batch, Alex Harris & Band, Erica DiCeglie
39th Annual	October 18-21, 2018	The Doobie Brothers,  George Thorogood & The Destroyers,  JJ Grey & Mofro,  The Devil Makes Three,  Morris Day & The Time,  Sheila E.,  Karl Denson's Tiny Universe - Eat a Bunch of Peaches,  Marcus Miller,  Lao Tizer Band featuring Chieli Minucci, Karen Briggs & Nelson Rangell,  Mindi Abair & The Boneshakers,  Danny Kusz,  Adam Hawley,  Alex Harris,  Greg Billings Band,  Betty Fox Brass Band,  Clearwater Jazz Collective featuring La Lucha,  Thomas Carabasi,  Jeremy Carter,  Valerie Gillespie,  John Lamb,  Mark Moultrup,  Nate Najar,  Larue Nickelson,  Gumbi Ortiz,  Jamie Perlow,  James Suggs and Butch Thomas