Welcome to the International Jazz, Art & Poetry Festival Ocala – Tribute to Roy Haynes! The third installment of OSO’s International Jazz, Art & Poetry Festival will honor one of America’s greatest drummers, Roy Haynes, known as the best be bop drummer in the world. This event marks the second fundraising effort in 2024 by Ocala Steel Orchestra, a 501(c)(3) organization. Funds raised from the events will support our ongoing mission to provide free music literacy, acquire new instruments, and sustain our programs at the Deliverance Refuge Center, 920 SW 3rd Street, Ocala, FL.

International Jazz, Art & Poetry Festival Ocala Line up:

Ocala Steel Orchestra conducted by OSO Ceo, Sean Thomas

Stnuctet ft: Rafael Abdalla-bass, Alex Sherman-Piano, Natalie Rella-Vocals, Brayden Cheek-Trombone, Sean Thomas-Drums

Poet: Ruby Boddie

Tribute to Roy Haynes performance by Ruby Boddie & Sean Thomas

Art display by local artist-Tyrek Studivant

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Date: April 26, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Appleton Museum of Art

4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470

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