Schedule:

Mark Your Calendars, Jazz Aficionados, Because Pompano Beach Jazz Fest 2025 Is About To Make Some Serious Waves—literally! Set Against The Stunning Backdrop Of The City’s Sparkling Oceanfront On January 24 And 25, This 4th Annual Extravaganza Is Gearing Up To Be The Ultimate Weekend For Music Lovers, Beachgoers, And Anyone Who Appreciates The Finer Things In Life.

Picture This: Cool Jazz Melodies Carried By The Sea Breeze, Live Art Springing To Life Before Your Very Eyes, And A Culinary Lineup That'll Make Your Taste Buds Dance As Much As The Music. With World-renowned Musicians And Rising Stars Sharing The Stage, It’s A Two-day Celebration Of Rhythm, Soul, And Sheer Talent. But It’s Not Just About The Tunes—this Year, The Festival Is Stepping Things Up With A Larger Footprint, Which Means Even More Delectable Food, Cocktails, And Immersive Experiences To Soak Up.

Saturday, January 25th 2025 | 11:00 Am - 10pm (Local Talent Stage: 10:45am; Mainstage: 5pm)

Great Lawn Stage │featuring Local Talent Starts At 10:45am

Rock The Prep Band - North Broward Preparatory
Rock The Prep Is An Electrifying High School Rock Band From North Broward Preparatory School. Composed Of Talented Student Musicians, The Group Delivers Powerful Performances With A Mix Of Classic And Contemporary Rock Songs, Captivating Audiences At School And Community Events. Representing Nbps, Rock The Prep Is Proud To Bring Their High-energy Sound To The Pompano Beach Jazz Festival.

Luigi Arredondo
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 Comprised 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

Ginetta's Vendetta
Ginetta Minichiello 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. As She Entertains And Teaches Audiences Around The Globe About Jazz, She Is Garnering New Fans And Inspiring Young Musicians From The Far East To Miami!

Beach Sand Stage (Mainstage)│featuring Headliners

Judith Hill
Grammy Award-winner Judith Hill's Latest Album, "Letters From A Black Widow," Delves Into Her Struggles After The Deaths Of Michael Jackson And Prince, Two Iconic Artists Who Selected Hill For Collaborations.

After Jackson’s Sudden Passing In June 2009, Hill Sang Lead On A Number At Jackson’s Memorial Service, Putting Her On The Worldwide Map. Her Rise To Fame Is Explored In The“20 Feet From Stardom,” The Oscar-winning Documentary Narrated By Morgan Freeman.

Gerald Albright
Born And Raised In Los Angeles, Albright Is A Versatile Musician Who Started As A Saxophonist Before Transitioning To Bass. He Has Worked With Various Artists Such As Anita Baker, Ray Parker Jr., And Whitney Houston. His Solo Career Took Off In 1987 With The Smooth Jazz Album "Just Between Us," And He Has Since Released Several Successful Albums. Albright's Music Defies Easy Categorization, As He Draws From Contemporary R&b And Urban Jazz Influences. He Aims To Take His Listeners On A Journey Through Different Musical Textures, Rhythms, Chord Progressions, And Moods. Whether In Concert, On The Radio, Or Through His Albums, He Wants To Convey That He Is In A Good Place In His Life.

Jonathan Butler
South African-born, Grammy Award-nominated Guitarist Jonathan Butler Is Known For Blending R&b, Pop, Jazz Fusion, And Worship Music. His Breakthrough To A Wider Audience Came In The Late '80s With Hit Singles Like "Lies." He Has Lived In England And California And Remains A Star In South Africa. Butler's Faith Is Central To His Music, As Many Of His Albums Showcase His Love Of Gospel Music And Groove-based Jazz Chops.

Jazz Funk Soul – Jeff Lorber, Everette Harp, And Paul Jackson, Jr.
Jazz Funk Soul, A Grammy Award-winning Smooth Jazz Supergroup, Formed In The Mid-2010s With Jeff Lorber, Chuck Loeb, And Everette Harp. After Loeb's Passing In 2017, Guitarist Paul Jackson, Jr. Joined The Group. Critically Acclaimed As Contemporary Jazz Pioneers, Their Irresistible Musical Recipe Is Simple - Gorgeous Melodies, Unforgettable Grooves, Exhilarating Solos And Charged Interplay.

Click here to Buy Tickets