Murfreesboro’s annual JazzFest hits the downtown square once again May 1 – 2. The event draws thousands of jazz fans and families for live music, food and activities for kids including a climbing wall and a collaborative painted mural. A variety of amateur and professional players will celebrate the inclusive American art form that emphasizes improvisation and technical chops. For more information, visit mainstreetjazzfest.com.

Jazz Guardians

58 U.S. Army soldiers are assigned to the Army Ground Forces Band, stationed at Ft. McPherson, Ga. The organization sends out smaller satellite ensembles including a rock band, brass quintet and, of course, an 18-member jazz ensemble, a.k.a. the Jazz Guardians.

Jazz Fest Schedule

Friday, May 1

6:00-Eagleville HS Jazz Band

6:30-Blackman HS Jazz Band

7:10-Smyrna HS Jazz Band

7:50-LaVergne HS Jazz Band

8:30-Siegel HS Jazz Band

9:10-Riverdale HS Jazz Band

9:50-Oakland HS Jazz Band

Saturday, May 2

The Main Stage (East)

12:00-All Rutherford Co High School Band

1:00-MTSU Jazz Ensemble No. 1

2:30-Pattie Cossentino

4:00-Jamey Simmons, et. Al

5:30-Lalo Davila

7:00-Jazz Guardians

8:30-John Axson Ellis

The Kroger Stage (West)

11:00-Siegel Middle School

11:45-Central Middle School

12:30-Smyrna Middle School

1:15-St. Rose School

2:0-Tennessee School for the Blind

2:45-Hillwood High School

3:30-Father Ryan

4:15-Jazzmine (Belmont)

5:00-Percussion XS

5:45-Music City Swing