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Please come to the box office tonight at the Manhattan Casino to purchase tickets at the door.
2019 St. Pete Jazz Celebration - JAZZ on the Deuces
The historic Manhattan Casino is a landmark in the "Deuces" of St. Petersburg - the 22nd Street South Corridor. The 1920's building was known for almost monthly dances featuring big names in jazz and blues including Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Ray Charles, James Brown, Nat King Cole and many more. it functioned as the community center fro culture and entertainment in South St. Petersburg for more than 40 years.
Saturday, October 12 from 5pm-midnight, the history and energy of the Manhattan Casino return for an evening of jazz: 2019 St. Pete Jazz Celebration as part of the inaugural St. Pete Performs 2019. JAZZ on the Deuces revives that history, honoring the likes of Al Downing, Buster Cooper and others that put St. Pete jazz on the map.
Produced by the Ashwood Jazz Project, Henry Ashwood, Jr. (himself a well-known sax player) has assembled a remarkable roster musicians. Gwendolyn Reese, President of the African American Heritage Association of St. Petersburg, will emcee the event, relating some of the colorful and rich history of the Casino and Deuces Corridor.
This line up includes:
- 5pm - Doors Open
- 5:30pm - Introductions & stories with Gwendolyn Reese
- 6-7pm - Fred Johnson with Michael Ross
- 7-8pm - Shawn Brown Band
- 8-10pm - Jeremy Carter Group: The Soul of Jazz
- 10-midnight - Pro Jazz Jam with: James Suggs, John Lamb, Michael Ross, Paul Gavin, Ben Winkler, Butch Thomas, Larry Camp and more.
Ticket prices are as follows:
- Fred Johnson $20 ($25 at the door)
- Shawn Brown $20 ($25 at the door)
- Jeremy Carter $20 ($25 at the door)
- Jazz Jam $20 ($25 at the door/Musicians just $5) JAZZ Jam is included with any ticket purchase.
- Entrance into all events at General Admission - $60 ($75 at the door)
- Entrance into all events at Premier Reserved Seating - $100
The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance is the event's fiscal sponsor. Inkind supporters of Jazz on the Deuces include: The Deuces Live, Manhattan Casino, Jack's Kayaks, Duncan McClellan Gallery and WSPJ St. Pete Jazz.
A portion of the proceeds support arts programs for youth: St. Petersburg Arts Alliance's Funding Futures and DMG School Project.
If you cannot attend this event but would like to make a donation to support Funding Futures or the DMG School Project, click here!