JIM BURGE JAZZ FESTIVAL (cancelled)

Due to COVID-19, this event has been cancelled.

Celebrate Jazz!

Celebrate by joining us for a weekend dedicated to jazz and the man responsible for bringing jazz music to our Center: Jim Burge!  This 5th Annual event will feature student musicians selected from Hillsborough County High School and/or Middle School Jazz programs.

About Jim Burge

Jim Burge (credit Chaz Dykes Photography)

Jim Burge is a retired Professor of Music at Hillsborough Community College, received his BME and Masters degrees at the University of Denver. His experience includes Las Vegas show bands, the Walt Disney World Band and the Florida Symphony. He is active as a performer and teacher in the Tampa area and co-conducts the FanFare Winds Band. Jim also hosts Jazz with Jim, a monthly program at the Carrollwood Cultural Center.

Event Schedule & Ticket Info

Friday, May 15 / 7:30 pm

Join us for a special Jazz with Jim featuring the Hillsborough County High School All-Star Jazz Ensemble as the they perform with Burge and the Jazz Directions.

Saturday, May 16 / 6 pm

It’s a celebration of jazz music with performances by Dr. LoHertz & Friends, Burge Surge led by the man himself — Jim Burge, and more!