In February 2024, Fort Mose Historic State Park will be the host of the third annual Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series to honor the history and cultural significance of Fort Mose. The Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series will comprise five unforgettable performances over two weeks from some of the biggest names in Jazz, Blues, R&B, and Soul.
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram with special guest Taj Farrant will perform at Fort Mose Historic State Park on February 16th at 7 PM for the Jazz & Blues Fest. Tickets are $42 - $99 and are available to purchase ... view more »
In February 2024, Fort Mose Historic State Park will be the host of the third annual Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series to honor the history and cultural significance of Fort Mose. The Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series will comprise five unforgettable performances over two weeks from some of the biggest names in Jazz, Blues, R&B, and Soul.
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram with special guest Taj Farrant will perform at Fort Mose Historic State Park on February 16th at 7 PM for the Jazz & Blues Fest. Tickets are $42 – $99 and are available to purchase here.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Grammy-winning guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Christone “Kingfish” Ingram has quickly become the defining blues voice of his generation.
From his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi to stages around the world, the now 24-year-old has headlined various national tours with Vampire Weekend, Jason Isbell, and Buddy Guy. Since he burst onto the scene in 2019, Ingram has been nominated for 10 Blues Music Awards and won them all. Rolling Stone declared, “Kingfish is one of the most exciting young guitarists in years, with a sound that encompasses B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix and Prince.”
Ingram’s latest album ‘Live in London’ is nominated for a 2024 Grammy for “Best Contemporary Blues Album.”
ABOUT TAJ FARRANT
Taj Farrant is a young Australian musician. He developed a passion for guitar at the age of 7, and since then, his talent has been recognized worldwide. Taj has been featured on major national and international news channels, and he has performed alongside famous musicians such as Carlos Santana and Rob Thomas.
Taj is often referred to as the reincarnation of Stevie Ray Vaughan due to his exceptional guitar skills and stage presence. He has amassed a large following on social media, now reaching over 1 million online fans across the world. Taj’s single ‘Crossroads’, released on 21 July 2023, created waves when it entered in at #29 on the overall charts and entered in at #1 on both the Australian and US Blues Singles Charts. Huge achievement for an independent young artist. His virtuosic guitar skills, combined with his unique blend of rock, blues, and funk influences, have made him a rising star in the music world. Taj is poised to make a significant impact on the industry with upcoming projects that showcase his exceptional abilities as a guitarist and musician.
ABOUT FORT MOSE JAZZ & BLUES SERIES
The Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series is produced by the St. Johns County Cultural Events Division, which operates The St. Augustine Amphitheatre and Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, with support from St. Johns County Tourist Development Council, St. Augustine Distillery, St. Johns Cultural Council, Fort Mose Historical Society, and Flying Saucer Presents.
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