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FORT MOSE JAZZ
From the first note of the Fort Mose Jazz and Blues Series to the final bow, artists and attendees know they aren’ t at just a concert; they’ re at a profound moment in time. A shared experience where history, music and community align on sacred ground.
The Fort Mose Jazz and Blues Series materialized through collaboration among SJC Cultural Events, Inc., the 501( c)( 3) organization that operates the awardwinning St. Augustine Amphitheatre and Ponte Vedra Concert Hall; the Fort Mose Historical Society; and the Florida State Parks Foundation. The mission of the series, launched in 2022, is to create an immersive experience that weaves the vibrant sounds of jazz and blues music together with the rich history of Fort Mose, the first legally sanctioned free Black settlement in what is now the United States- bringing artists and music enthusiasts to Fort Mose where they walk the grounds that brave men and women made their home nearly 300 years ago and sharing the story of Fort Mose and collectively celebrate the triumph of the human spirit through music.
Now, for two weekends every February, the sound of jazz and blues echoes throughout Fort Mose Historic State Park. Iconic musicians perform under centuries-old oak trees while genre aficionados hang on every note. The experience is both unforgettable and transformative.
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