The Cool Breeze Art and Smooth Jazz Festival promotes history and awareness of smooth and traditional jazz and
the importance of artistic expression among individuals of all ages and cultures. The Cool Breeze Art and Smooth Jazz Festival Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit and donations help to raise funds for activities held throughout the year in the areas of education, community development, music, and arts appreciation.
Current and Former Sponsors
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2024 Honorees
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Dr. Shelby R. Chipman
Dr. Judy Mandrell
Ron Sachs
Director of FAMU Marching 100
Professor of Music at
Florida A&M University
Founder & CEO
Dream Builders Greatness Empowerment Center, Inc
Founder & Chairman
Sachs Media
Former Honorees
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Scotty Barnhart
Alice siMs
Julie
montanaro
Professor of Jazz Studies at Florida State University
Assistant Secretary of Prevention Services for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
News Anchor at WCTV News Tallahassee
Past Performers
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Bob Baldwin & Kathy Kosins
Famu Quartet
THe JWB
Past Festivals
2021
2022
2023
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The Coolbreeze Art and Smooth Jazz Festival is a non-profit. Donate to the Coolbreeze Foundation today! Every donation helps to further our mission to change lives through art, music festivals, and educational music workshops for youth and families in our community. Thank you for your generous donation!