Schedule of Events:

Friday, March 8, 2024 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Lakeland Jazz Festival begins with its "Serving the Schools" initiative from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a unique opportunity to the music education community in Northeast Ohio, where middle school and high school jazz bands perform on campus for adjudication by celebrated educators and leaders in the jazz community.

Saturday, March 9, 2024 | 8 p.m.

Headlining this year's festival is none other than The 3D Jazz Trio! Fiercely swinging on purpose, with purpose, experience their smooth and riveting sounds that the New York Times called "blistering hot!"

The "Divas," Jackie, Amy and Sherrie, are experienced, enthusiastic musicians and educators, presenting workshops and clinics at numerous universities, colleges and high schools throughout the country.

They have performed at many of the world's most prestigious venues and festivals, including The Blue Note (NYC), Mezzrow (NYC), Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors (NYC), The Jazz Kitchen (Indianapolis), Blues Allery (Washington D.C.), The Deer Head Inn, Rochester International Jazz Festival, The Gilmore International Keyboard Festival (Kalamazoo, MI) and soon at the Festival Internacional de Musica La Guarapachanga (Pinar del Rio, Cuba).

Sunday, March 10, 2024 | 4 p.m.

The Lakeland Civic Jazz Orchestra and the Lakeland Jazz Impact will feature accomplished vocalist and songwriter Ava Preston in presenting a joyous program of jazz classics.

An 11-time national Downbeat SMA Winner for Vocal Jazz and Blues/Pop/Rock, Preston has been featured at a number of local venues, including The Bop Stop, BluJazz+. Beachland Ballroom, Tri-C JazzFest and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She has also performed with the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, Dominick Farinacci, her own combos, and is the lead singer for two 17-piece big bands.

Date: March 8-10, 2024

Time:

Friday, 9am - 4pm
Saturday, 8pm
Sunday, 4pm

Location: Lakeland's Campus in the Dr. Wayne L. Rodehorst Performing Arts Center, D-Building - 7700 Clocktower Drive
Kirtland, Ohio 44094

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