The City of Hollywood is hosting the Real Hollywood Jazz Festival on Friday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Nov. 21, with legendary bassist Ron Carter set to perform with the Foursight Quartet on Saturday. The city shared a video invitation from Carter on Instagram.
The festival begins Friday with the City’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Festivities start at 5 p.m., the official tree lighting is at 7 p.m., and the Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Ensemble plays at 8 p.m.
On Saturday, jazz fills ArtsPark at Young Circle from 1 p.m. Performers include Nicole Yarling, Warren Wolf, Chuck Bergeron and Kandace Springs. Carter and the Foursight Quartet are scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
The music continues Saturday night on Hollywood Boulevard as part of Downtown Jazz After Dark, with performers scheduled through the evening.
Admission is free and open to everyone. Residents who want more information can send the city a direct message on Instagram with the words “JAZZ FESTIVAL.”
