St. Petersburg Jazz Festival - April 7 -11

Name: St. Petersburg Jazz Festival - April 7 -11
Start: 2026-04-07T09:00:00-04:00
Location: Warehouse Arts District Association

Schedule

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Warehouse Arts District Association | Saint Petersburg, FL

Concerts:
4/8 - Alexis Cole & the Helios Jazz Orchestra
4/9 - Johnbern Thomas Quintet & Randy Bordon Trio
4/10 - Markus Gottschlich Trio & Hot Club SRQ
4/11 - Martin Bejerano #CubanAmerican Trio with special guest Dafnis Prieto & Downtown Trio Plus One
Free Workshops:
4/7 - Alexis Cole Jazz Vocal Workshop, 11 AM at St. Petersburg College
4/9 - Thomas Johnbern Workshop, 12:30 PM at St. Petersburg College

All concerts at the Warehouse Arts District Rosie Cohen ArtsXchange outdoor stage at 7:30 PM
Wednesday, April 8: Alexis Cole & Helios Jazz Orchestra
Internationally acclaimed vocalist Alexis Cole joins the 18-piece Helios Jazz Orchestra for a powerhouse night of big band standards. Known for her "honey-toned" voice and sophisticated phrasing, Cole’s elegance meets the high-octane energy of David Manson’s premier ensemble.
Thursday, April 9: Johnbern Thomas Quintet & Randy Bordon Trio
Haitian drummer Johnbern Thomas blends Caribbean rhythms with modern hard-bop in a performance of percussive and compositional innovation. The night also features the Randy Bordon Trio, delivering Latin grooves and tight-knit improvisation that perfectly rounds out the evening’s energy.
Friday, April 10: Markus Gottschlich Trio & Hot Club SRQ
Austrian-born Steinway Artist Markus Gottschlich fuses European classical sensibilities with cinematic jazz soundscapes. Gottschlich is celebrated as a "painter of emotions," blending "old world" lyricism with high-energy, percussive intensity. Opening the night is Hot Club SRQ, featuring Keven Aland’s virtuosic violin in a "Jazz Manouche" tribute to the bustling cafes of 1930s Paris.
Saturday, April 11: Martin Bejerano’s #CubanAmerican Trio & Guests
Pianist Martin Bejerano, MacArthur "Genius" Fellow Dafnis Prieto and bassist extraordinaire Ricky Rodriguez present a masterclass in Latin jazz, synthesizing Afro-Cuban complexity with modern harmony. The evening opens with the Downtown Trio Plus One, featuring elite local artists David Pate, LaRue Nickelson, Doug Mathews and John Jenkins.
Tickets are available at https://warehouseartsdistrict.wildapricot.org/events