- March 21, 2026
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Andrew Kennedy Quartet’s performance was meaningful to HAPCO Music Youth Arts as Kennedy was introduced to the nonprofit more than 10 years ago.
Christian, Natalie, Matthew and Jason Finley were all smiles with Quincy Thebaud, after Christian Finley and Thebaud performed with Ocoee High.
HAPCO’s founder Joseph McMullen, chatted with friends Mark Fredericksen and Michael Satterfield at the event.
Brenda Ruiz got comfortable on her picnic blanket.
Jim and Candi Young were dressed in style for the jazz celebration.
Riley Jones had fun with Snoopy, his friend’s pet.
John and Wanda Bedard drove from Windermere to Ocoee for the live jazz performances.
Keisha Foreman and Angelina Timms from Angelia’s Accessories were there as one of the vendors.
Blanca Combas and Melissa Branch smiled while enjoying the evening.
Kellie and Austin Arthur enjoyed the event as a couple.
Deborah Lugo and Jackie Gattereau chatted at the festival.
Raquel Ellis and Leonard Porter were cozy and warm for HAPCO Jazz Fest 2026.
Cyndi Gustafson and Jo Barsh were excited to celebrate HAPCO Music Youth Arts’ 25th anniversary.
Alec and Theresa Nachtsheim had big smiles on their faces all throughout the event.
The West Orange Chamber of Commerce celebrated with HAPCO.
Hundreds gathered at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center’s green space to listen to live jazz performances at HAPCO Jazz Fest 2026 in the afternoon of Friday, March 20.
People brought lawn chairs, jackets, blankets and snacks to enjoy the event, getting cozied up during the cool evening.
For an additional price, attendees also enjoyed food and wine to elevate the experience while giving back to HAPCO’s educational programs.
Ocoee High School Jazz Band kicked off the event with a one-hour performance, followed by Andrew Kennedy Quartet, and Scott Wilson and the UF Jazz All Stars.
HAPCO Music Foundation also celebrated its 25th anniversary, in which the nonprofit assisted thousands of children and teens in low-income communities further their education through music and the arts.