The Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association (ADTBJA) will host the inaugural Al Downing Honors on July 21st to celebrate Al Downing Day and honor local jazz legends. The event will feature awards for Jazz Supporter, Musician, and Educator of the Year. The event pays tribute to distinguished jazz supporters, educators, and musicians in Tampa Bay and features a live performance by the Al Downing AllStars.

The Al Downing AllStars, consisting of Dwayne on trumpet, Ben Winkler on piano, Vincent Sims on electric guitar, Erik Hempel on bass, Ron Gregg on drums, along with special guests Emani Baines on tenor saxophone and vocalist Greg Porter, will perform. Members of the Downing Family will present awards to this year’s honorees.

The mission of the Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association, Inc., a 501C3 non-profit organization, is to promote jazz and to encourage the appreciation of jazz, its origin, and evolution. By sponsoring concerts and providing educational opportunities and scholarships, the association preserves and perpetuates jazz as an original American art form. Go to WWW.ALDOWNINGJAZZ.COM for more information.

Date: Saturday, July 21, 2024
Time: 3:00pm

Location: The Palladium - 253 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Link to Tickets: https://mypalladium.org/events/al-downing-honors-at-the-palladium/