The 4th Annual Series Will Welcome Renowned Artists Snarky Puppy, Tower of Power, Dinner Party, Macy Gray, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and More
Continuing tradition, Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series is set to welcome another year of exceptional performances from February 6-16, 2025, at Fort Mose Historic State Park in St. Augustine, Florida. The series promises to blend rich history with the vibrant sounds of jazz and blues, featuring a lineup of internationally renowned artists including Snarky Puppy, Tower of Power, Dinner Party, Macy Gray, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and more.
Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series celebrates the fusion of history, community, and music. This unique event not only offers an unforgettable experience for music enthusiasts but also honors the historical significance of Fort Mose, the site of the first legally sanctioned free African settlement in what is now the United States.
Tickets for the 2025 Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series go on sale this Friday, December 6 at 10:00 AM at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre Box Office and DiscoverFortMose.com. As with previous years, a portion of proceeds from a charity fee built into each ticket will support the Fort Mose Historical Society in their mission to promote and preserve the site’s rich history.
The 4th Annual Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series lineup includes:
Thursday, February 6: Snarky Puppy
About: This collective has emerged as a significant presence in the music world, winning five Grammy® Awards. With a diverse lineup of as many as 20 members showcasing a bold, evolving sound, Snarky Puppy continues to captivate audiences while representing cultures from around the world.
Show: 7:00 PM (6:00 PM Gates)
Ticket Prices: $69-$119
Ticket Link: https://www.axs.com/artists/251837/snarky-puppy-tickets
Friday, February 7: TBD
Saturday, February 8: Tower of Power
About: For over 55 years, Tower of Power has delivered the best in funk and soul music. Their window-rattling grooves and raucous party spirit have been a balm for the soul throughout their half-century existence, including hits like “You’re Still A Young Man”, “Down to The Nightclub”, “So Very Hard to Go” and “What Is Hip?”.
Show: 7:00 PM (6:00 PM Gates)
Ticket Prices: $69-$119
Ticket Link: https://www.axs.com/artists/108100/tower-of-power-tickets
Friday, February 14: Dinner Party
About: Dinner Party is a supergroup featuring renowned musicians Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, Kamasi Washington, and 9th Wonder, blending jazz, hip-hop, and soul into a sophisticated, genre-defying sound. Celebrated for their collaborative chemistry and introspective lyricism, the band has received critical acclaim for projects that seamlessly fuse contemporary and classic influences.
Show: 7:00 PM (6:00 PM Gates)
Ticket Prices: $74-$124
Ticket Link: https://www.axs.com/artists/1112819/dinner-party-tickets
Saturday, February 15: Macy Gray
About: Macy Gray is a Grammy® Award-winning singer, songwriter, and actress known for her distinctive raspy voice and genre-defying blend of R&B, soul, and jazz. Rising to fame with her 1999 hit single “I Try,” Gray has released multiple critically acclaimed albums and continues to captivate audiences with her raw emotionality and eclectic artistry.
Show: 7:00 PM (6:00 PM Gates)
Ticket Prices: $49-$99
Ticket Link: https://www.axs.com/artists/121645/macy-gray-tickets
Sunday, February 16: The Dirty Dozen Brass Band with special guest Sierra Green and The Giants
About The Dirty Dozen Brass Band: Celebrating over 45 years since their founding in 1977, the Grammy Award-winning New Orleans-based Dirty Dozen Brass Band has taken the traditional foundation of brass band music and incorporated it into a blend of genres, including bebop jazz, funk and R&B/soul.
About Sierra Green and The Giants: Emerging as a vibrant musical force from the bustling streets of New Orleans, Sierra Green embodies a fusion of timeless soul with an irresistible contemporary allure. After securing residencies in New Orleans’ most esteemed clubs, she meticulously curated her band, The Giants, handpicking the city’s finest musicians to refine her distinctive sound and command the stage with an undeniable presence.
Show: 7:00 PM (6:00 PM Gates)
Ticket Prices: $49-$99
Ticket Link: https://www.axs.com/artists/105354/the-dirty-dozen-brass-band-tickets
Since its introduction in 2022, Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series has not only celebrated musical excellence but also focused on bringing awareness to the historic site and supporting the Fort Mose Historical Society in its goal to reconstruct a representation of Fort Mose. This goal, pursued since the mid-1990s, is closer to realization. With the backing of the Florida State Parks Foundation, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Recreation and Parks, and other generous donors, groundbreaking for the 1738 Fort Mose reconstruction project began in early 2024, and will be completed in 2025. In total, Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series has raised over $129,000 in support of Fort Mose Historical Society’s ongoing efforts.
Fort Mose is the site of the first legally sanctioned free African settlement in what is now the United States. In 1738, an estimated 100 Africans made Fort Mose their home and sanctuary in seeking liberation from English enslavement amidst a large-scale power struggle between European powers in the New World. Pulling from Native American, Spanish and English cultural customs, the founding residents of Fort Mose created a new cultural community. In 1994, Fort Mose was designated as a Historic National Landmark.
Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series is produced by SJC Cultural Events, Inc., which manages and operates award-winning entertainment venues and cultural series including The St. Augustine Amphitheatre, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, and Sing Out Loud Festival. The series is supported by the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council, Fort Mose Historical Society, City of St. Augustine, St. Johns County, St. Augustine Distillery, Sunbelt Rentals, St. Augustine Distillery, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau, Florida State Parks Foundation, Flying Saucer Presents, AVL Productions, and Jalaram Hotels.
