This FREE festival will once again be hosted by Mark Ruffin of Sirius XM’s Real Jazz. There is no charge for General Admission tickets, but registration is required here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jazz-fest-pompano-beach-2025-tickets-943593893737?aff=oddtdtcreator.
There are a limited number of VIP Seats at $200 for a 2-day pass. Complete details at www.pompanobeacharts.org/jazzfest. ALL the events are FREE and open to the whole family! The parking lots and public parking garage along N Pompano Beach Blvd will all be available. The Rideshare drop-off and pick-up address is 199 N Ocean Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
On the LOCAL TALENT STAGE at the Great Lawn 1:00 pm – 4:45 pm
LUIGI ARRENDONO – An acclaimed saxophonist, drummer, and composer of Dominican & American heritage. Graduating from the University of North Florida in the summer of 2021, Luigi has established himself as a remarkable musician, composer, and band leader celebrated for his distinctive and enchanting sound, as well as his expressive, rhythmic, and melodious improvisations on the saxophone and drums. Arredondo has performed alongside Tito Puente Jr, Mario Castro, Agapito Pascual, and Scott Giddens. Taylor Roberts and many other esteemed artists.
TRAD305 – The Trad305 is an award-winning ensemble that brings the rich and lively history of traditional jazz to life. This group of talented musicians specializes in sub-genres such as Dixieland, Tin Pan Alley, Ragtime, American Songbook, Hot Jazz, and more. Their performances capture the essence of jazz from its early days up until the rise of swing in the 1930s, delivering an authentic and captivating musical experience. The “TRAD” is composed of a “banjolele”, a “contrabass”, and a “reedmaster” performing every woodwind instrument. All members vocalized in this period’s jazz style and never used any amplification or electricity. Trad305 is founded by musician Damian J. Sanchez, as an open-sourced musical collaboration dedicated to the preservation, development, and education of jazz. After touring extensively with such artists at BB King and The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Sanchez founded the project which allows musicians the freedom to perform with a variety of groups.
GINETTA’S VENDETTA – Ginetta M. is a triple-threat female powerhouse who plays pocket trumpet, sings, and composes while leading her acclaimed jazz combo Ginetta’s Vendetta worldwide. From Moscow to Jakarta, Paris to Beirut, Jamaica to California, Canada to Mexico, she continues her musical ministry as a Jazz Ambassador, calling Jazz “America’s Greatest Export!” Just releasing her brand new CD, Fun Size on the summer solstice, 2024, Ginetta is ready to take on the world.