If you’re a local jazz freak, then this weekend’s been blocked off your calendar since Suncoast made its initial lineup announcement over the summer. The Brubeck Brothers make their festival debut over the weekend, and while the lineup has long focused on classic jazz (2021 includes stuff from local legends bassist John Lamb and trumpeter James Suggs), more than a few deviations appear within the ranks of the more than two dozen acts set to appear thanks to La Lucha, percussionist Jason Marsalis, plus the one-two punch of Brazilian songwriter and vocalist Daniela Soledade and Nate Najar (pictured).
Suncoast Jazz Festival sets—including jam sessions—take place in five indoor venues and ballrooms within the Sheraton and Marriott on Sand Key. Masks are strongly recommended, and each attendee will be required to provide negative results from a COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of presenting to the festival or a proof of vaccination.
31st Annual Suncoast Jazz Festival w/The Brubeck Brothers/Jason Marsalis/Dick Hyman/James Suggs/John Lamb/Nate Najar/Daniela Soledade/more. Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 18-21. $30 & up. Sheraton and Marriott on Sand Key, Clearwater Beach. suncoastjazzfestival.com
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This article appears in Nov 11-17, 2021.