🎷🎶 The 2025 Phoebus Jazz Festival is back with two nights of world-class jazz!
📍 The American Theatre, Hampton, VA
🗓️ Sept 26–27 | 7:30–10:00 PM
🎟️ $35/day or $60 for both nights
🎟️ Tix: hamptonarts.org
🎺 Friday, Sept 26:
Steve Smith & Vital Information ft. Manuel Valera + Janek Gwizdala – Legendary former Journey drummer brings his electrifying jazz fusion trio, featuring Grammy-nominated Cuban pianist Manuel Valera and renowned British bassist Janek Gwizdala.
Latin Jazz Conspiracy – A fiery Hampton Roads-based ensemble delivering Afro-Cuban, Brazilian and salsa grooves.
Jae Sinnett (with Latin Jazz Conspiracy)
🎷 Saturday, Sept 27:
Everette Harp – Grammy-nominated saxophonist whose versatile sound bridges smooth and straight-ahead jazz.
Michael Hawkins & The Brotherhood – A powerhouse Richmond quartet led by bassist Michael Hawkins, with altoist James “Saxmo” Gates, pianist Dr. Weldon Hill, and drummer Billy Williams, Jr.
Jae Sinnett – Acclaimed drummer and educator, performing both nights. Known for blending jazz traditions with rock and funk elements, as heard on his latest release The Blur the Lines Project.
🔥 Latin, fusion, straight-ahead & smooth jazz – all in one weekend!
The festival is supported by Riverside Health, WVEC 13 News, Embassy Suites Hampton, Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau, and individual HR Jazz donors.
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