LIVE AT THE NORTHWOOD ARTS & MUSIC WAREHOUSE COMPLEX

An Outdoor event on the courtyard stage

The Northwood Jazz and Blues Festival

Day 1  - Saturday March 16th starting 3PM-11PM

Day 2 - Sunday March 17th starting at 1:30-7pm

A blend of great jazz and some of the best blues/rock in 2 amazing days of music - enjoy a spectacular two days of music, food, drinks and fun 

Day 1 BLUES

Featuring Albert Castiglia(9:30-10:40PM): Miami-raised Blues Rock Album of the year winner Albert Castiglia, who served an apprenticeship while backing legendary blues musician Junior Wells. The Miami’s New Times lauded him as South Florida’s “Best Blues Guitarist” and USA Today was inspired to remark “It’s a revelation to discover the thrilling retro-electric blues from this astonishing young guitarist.” M Music & Musicians once noted, “His back-to-basics approach follows in the footsteps of those who fostered the blues in the Mississippi Delta and the smoky late-night haunts of Chicago.” After the highly successful and critically acclaimed release of Masterpiece on Gulf Coast Records, Castiglia was nominated for two Blues Music Awards in the categories of Blues Rock Album of the Year and Blues Rock Artist of the Year and won Blues Rock Album of the Year 

• Paul Nelson(7:30-9PM) - Grammy award winner is recognized as one of today's top modern contemporary guitarists, songwriters and sought after record producers. He not only has the distinction of being the hand picked fellow guitarist to the legendary rock/blues icon Johnny Winter in the 2000's but he has toured the world over performing and or recorded along side an endless who's who of top artists. 
• Alex Lopez(6-7PM) - With 2 top ten Billboard Blues charting albums Alex is recognized by critics as a formidable force and modern master of the blues, Alex and his band blend contemporary blues with a high-energy performance to deliver a show to remember.

DAY 1 Jazz  - Two great Jazz bands

• T's Express Jazz band (3-4PM)saluting the work of legendary jazz/fusion keyboardists/composers Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea.
• Earth code (4:30-5:30pm) An awe inspiring blend Fusion Jazz, Funk, World, Jam

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Day 2 Blues

• Memphis Lightning(6-7:30PM) - Dynamic and internationally touring, Memphis Lightning features award-winning musicians, including guitar virtuoso Lightning Thiboutot. The band, which includes Grammy-nominated Big Red and members "The Rock" and "Mr. Mayhem," is celebrated for their fusion of styles reminiscent of Danny Gatton, Roy Buchanan, David Bowie, and Mick Jagger. Memphis Lightning is synonymous with future legends, delivering a compelling musical experience.
• JP Soars(4:30-5:30) - A first place winner of the Blues Foundation 2009 International Blues Challenge, the Albert King Best Guitarist Award, any number of Blues Music nominations as Best Contemporary Male Blues Artist, and a nod for Best Blues Album, he’s been the recipient of continuing critical kudos, extensive worldwide airplay and sales that have elevated him to the uppermost rungs of every major Blues chart. 

• Delray Jazz Collective (1:30-2:30) Amazing musicianship personified Peter Primamore, Tom Regis, Ben Sparrow & Hugh Burrows - Musicians Without Borders!
• Cleveland Jazz Band (3-4PM) a perfect blend of jazz and musicality
  
   
   All band entertainment line-ups are subject to change