“We had a great time in this mature space. Poetry was tasteful the talent was excellent. The R&B bingo was an excellent activity as well. ”
“First Fridays are always a great time I enjoy it every time I go and the talent in the building is amazing the artist Mike royal is.fire and the house band King and company never disappoint ”
“Enjoyed. Nice band, loved theusic. ”
“Wonderful for our first experience. We will definitely be back.”
“Jazz and poetry is always a good time I enjoy the music the artist that come and share there gifts I have been coming the last couple of years and I am never disappointed I look forward every month to a good time and the host she is the bomb she knows what she is doing with this I hope it continues to grow and expand Erin Curlett ”
“Had a great time! Food and beverage options was decent and fairly priced. Cake was good also. Live band was good. I’ll go back again. ”
“The experience was great! We had a lot of fun!”
“It was great I always have a great time when I go I love that it grown people who come.to enjoy a good time out will continue to support See you next month”
“I had a great time. Staff made sure guest were happy. Periodically made rounds. The children at the door were amazing and professional I was VERY impressed.. I will definitely come again.”
“My guy is not into the poetry scene, but he hasn’t stopped talking about this night yet. In fact, he’s willing to drive the 4 hours from Tampa to do it again. Very entertaining from beginning to end.”
“I enjoyed myself, I know yall are new and it is affordable for the kids or family to be workers, but I think the environment & the language used by the M C, poetry & spoken word performers was inappropriate for adolense or children to partake. Some of them are running around & dancing on the floor with the adults. This is a grown folk atmosphere. Also I think the food could be better outside, but I only had chicken. I didn't hv the cattered food. Also event was 7-11, but it was ok for them to clear the plates off the table, but I think the chairs shouldn't hv been taken up at 10:20pm, when we was still trying to dance and enjoy ourselves. I still enjoy the show and I would attend again.”
“It was the absolute best. The vibe is what I have been searching for and Jazz Poetry delivered. I will be there every first Friday going forward.”
“I had an incredible time...look forward to the next event ”
“I really enjoyed it. I will be retiring next month and so on.”
“It was a great experience, I enjoyed every moment!”
“Great vibe. Will be returning ”
“It was a nice event. However my wife was upset we didnt receive the swag bag of goodies or whatever.”
“My husband and I had a wonderful time and we will be coming back..the food was great but the portion was small for the reserved price we paid coming from out of town but we'll eat before we come next time.”
“I had a wonderful time...I'm already preparing for next time!!”
“It's was great can't wait till the next one ”
“Great vibes and talent. Definitely will be back. ”
“I had a great experience! Will def be back for first Friday! Such a dope vibe!! ”
“I had a great time❤️ I loved it! The performers were amazing!! There was so much talent in that room and I will be back!!!”
“It was excellent. I will go back again.”
“Excellent experience!!! It was my first time visiting and Ill definately be back. The food was delicious, drinks were strong and thre entertainment was great. Thre vendors were very nice and Carisa, the host, was very welcoming. I'll be back with my girls to support her again for First Friday.”
“My only disappointment was that I expected a lot more jazz as the style of music”
“This was exactly my First Time attending Jazz Poetry Cafe and I really enjoyed myself. The Staff was very Professional, The Host was Hilariously Funny and the Music was Great. The atmosphere was very calm and soothing and they serve Hot Food and Drinks...I will be attending more events ”
“I love that place every time I go there it's not for everybody but for me it is amazing that you got all this talent in Jacksonville and they can actually sing and Carissa is so cool I want to talk to her some more”
“Positive, uplifting, Powerful spoken word, ambiance, diversity of people was well worth it. It should be more like it here in Jacksonville. The host was very personal about the well being and comfort of me and my husband, which was our first time there...We will definitely return...and we are bring more people with us for the experience ”
“It was a very good event and I'm looking forward to the next event. Great atmosphere, great entertainment great host, and most importantly GREAT PLANNING. Our Sincer Thanks to Carisa Brown and her team and staff especially those kids, they were very professional,courteous and polite. GREAT JOB ”
“it was a wonderful evening in a warm and comfortable venue; . the local talent is unbelievable. let's do it again”
“It was amazing!!! I just wish the food was a little better but other than that a great show. ”
“Lovedddddddd ittttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Im glad I got to Vend with my Detox Products! My Total Life Changes teammates came and enjoyed it too! Great time!! Band was littttttttt!!!👌🏾🤗😌”
“Was a great time to have this event, Immediately after Hurricane Dorian, and a lot of guests simply wanting to blow off some steam.. band was really good. Great time!!”
“Great atmosphere! Enjoyed the music, singing, and poetry. Definitely going back again. ”
“I'm a vendor, Nakia's Dream Jewel's and have had nothing but wonderful experiences vending here. The entertainment is great! This place gives local artist a platform to express themselves through poetry and music . The live band is phenomenal. When you come here you can get the full experience of entertainment with some comedy, poetry, live band , food and shopping. Thank you Carisa for providing a place like this for Jacksonville,fl. Let's keep this thing going!”
“Always a Fun time. And very good Artist.”
“Wonderful environment no bad vibes at all”
“The poetry, music and the guest fabulous”
“It was awesome and the performances we're amazing ”
“Loved it! Can't wait for you to see the write up in Folio Weekly.”
“I enjoyed all the entertainment! Poetry, singing, spoken word...just jam-packed fun! I am saddened that it is only once a month! I can't wait to go back with some girlfriends!”
“Always A Good Experience”
First Fridays are always a great time I enjoy it every time I go and the talent in the building is amazing the artist Mike royal is.fire and the house band King and company never disappoint
Review for : Jazz Poetry Cafe "Valentines Edition"
Enjoyed. Nice band, loved theusic.
Review for : Jazz Poetry Cafe // 4 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Wonderful for our first experience. We will definitely be back.
Review for : Jazz Poetry Cafe // 4 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Jazz and poetry is always a good time I enjoy the music the artist that come and share there gifts I have been coming the last couple of years and I am never disappointed I look forward every month to a good time and the host she is the bomb she knows what she is doing with this I hope it continues to grow and expand Erin Curlett
Review for : Jazz Poetry Cafe //
Had a great time! Food and beverage options was decent and fairly priced. Cake was good also. Live band was good. I’ll go back again.
Review for : Jazz Poetry Cafe // “Navy & Gold Edition”
It was great I always have a great time when I go I love that it grown people who come.to enjoy a good time out will continue to support See you next month
Review for : Jazz Poetry Cafe // “Navy & Gold Edition”
Enjoy great poetry and delicious food and a soulful ambience with the sounds of a LIVE BAND playing smooth jazz, neo soul, R &B! Also, join us in support as we provide a platform for artists and small business owners to expand their reach.