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Jazz Classic
P.O. Box 1945
Largo, FL 33779-1945
Tel: (727) 536-0064

Email: Classic Email

Updated 3/12/08 by webmaster



Suncoast Dixieland
Jazz Classic

November 21, 22, 23 - 2008

The 18th Edition of the Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Classic continues in the fine tradition of Dixieland Fun in the Florida Sun.  The Sheraton Sand Key Resort and Marriott Suites on Sand Key will be transformed into the headquarters hotel for this year's Jazz Classic.

This year's brochure is under construction, but in the meantime you can see our preliminary line up and ticket information below.

This web page will contain the latest information about schedule changes, and hotel availability.  Please come back and visit us often!

Check out our great Band Line Up this year!
The Latest News:

Volunteers Needed:  Contact Bill and Bonnie Maxwell, Chairmen, Venue Volunteers - e-mail to bmax81 @ yahoo.com

Become a Sponsor:  Contact  Classic Email


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Band Line Up

Titan Hot Seven
Wally’s Warehouse Waifs
High Sierra Jazz Band
Cornet Chop Suey
Bill Allred’s Classic Jazz Band
Grand Dominion Jazz Band
Galvanized Jazz Band
Buffalo Ridge Jazz Band
Cakewalkin’ Jass Band
with Duke Heitger
Jean Kittrell and the St. Louis Rivermen
Barbary Coast Dixieland Band
Jerry Krahn Quartet
Valerie Gillespie Ensemble
Ivory and Gold and Danny Coots
We 3
Dixie Chaps
Naples Dixieland Jazz Band
Eddie Graham & Friends
Bayside Banjo and Jazz Band
Pat O'Brien's Palm City Jazz

Special Guest: Bob Leary

Youth Bands

Sonny LaRosa and America’s Youngest Jazz Band
…Ruth Eckerd Youth Big Band directed by Frank Williams
…Tarpon Springs Jazz Ensemble
…Boca Ciega High School Jazz Ensemble

Special Events

… Banjorama
…Clarinet Clambake
…Trombone Wing Ding
…Washboard Session
…Ragtime Piano Sets







NOTE: Bands subject to change without notice.



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HOTEL INFORMATION

The Host Hotel

The Sheraton Sand Key Resort
(727) 595-1611
or (800-456-sand x7263) 
or resv@sheratonsandkey.com

1160 Gulf Blvd., Sand Key, Clearwater Beach FL 33767
Ask for Dixieland Jazz Rate -$142.00 plus tax per night 

Venue Hotel
The Marriott Suites on Sand Key (888) 303-4428
1201 Gulf Blvd, Sand Key, Clearwater Beach FL 33767
(across the street from the Sheraton)
Ask for Dixieland Jazz Rate -$143.00 plus tax per night

Additional Guest Housing Hotel
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
 (727) 447-6462 or (800) 770-6461
521 S. Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach FL 33767
Ask for Dixieland Jazz rate - $119.00 plus tax per night 

NOTE: SHUTTLES AVAILABLE between all three hotels.
                     


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TICKETS AND BADGE INFORMATION

Individual Sponsor Badge - $300
Bronze $600-Silver $900-Gold $1200-Master $2400 Platinum $3000+
Benefactor Badge - $200

Weekend Badge
$90 if ordered before 10/01/08 $100 if ordered after this date.

Daily Badges
Friday or Sunday - $37 If ordered before 10/01/08
$40 if ordered after this date
Saturday - $47 if ordered before 10/01/08
$50 if ordered after this date

Sunday Afterglow Buffet and Concert
Sunday, 6:00 PM
$35 per person

Order Information

Make checks to:
Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Classic
PO Box 1945, Largo Fl 33779-1945
Tel: (727) 536-0064
Email: Classic Email

Cancellation Policy: 
There will be a $15 service charge for any badge cancellation
prior to November 1, 2008. 
No refunds after this date.

All prices are subject to change.


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Weekend Schedule (subject to change)

Thursday Nov. 20th
Sponsor and Benefactor Party
 Music from 8-11 PM
Serving complimentary
 hot & cold hors d’oeuvres
Door Open at 7 PM

Friday Nov. 21st

FRIDAY OPENING PARADE
12:00 NOON
(Music Begins Poolside at 11:00 AM)

Sets begin at 12:30 in
Jake’s Place

and the
High Society Hall
in the Sheraton Sand Key Resort
and continue to 11:30 PM


Saturday Nov. 22nd

Music from 9:30 AM – 11:30 PM

Sunday Nov. 23rd

Music begins at 9:00 AM
SUNDAY GRAND FINALE
5:00 PM

 
AFTERGLOW BUFFET and CONCERT
includes buffet, dinner beverage and gratuity ($35/person)
…. featuring the Festival AllStars

Dinner at 6 PM…
Music from 7 – 9:30 PM



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