Le Jazz, has been a staple of St. Petersburg’s music scene for over 15 years, delivering smooth, soulful, and sophisticated Jazz to audiences across the region. Led by the talented Hiram Hazley on upright and electric basses, the band also features notable members Judi Glover, Dennis Mones, and Kenneth Goolsby Jr. Known for their rich sound and dynamic arrangements, Le Jazz blends classic standards with contemporary flair — making them a favorite for festivals, private events, and cultural celebrations. With deep roots in the community and a passion for timeless music, Le`Jazz continues to set the tone for elegance and rhythm in the Tampa Bay area. By proclamation in 2023, the City of St. Petersburg Arts, Culture and Tourism acknowledges, celebrates and recognizes July 19th as Al Downing Day of St. Petersburg. Mr. Alvin Joseph Downing (1916-2000), Jazz Music Icon, was a Tuskegee Airman, Professor of Music at Gibbs High School and St. Petersburg College and known as the Ambassador of Jazz by the Clearwater Jazz Holiday Foundation. ABOUT AL DOWNING TAMPA BAY JAZZ ASSOCIATON The mission of the Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association, Inc., a 501C3 non-profit organization, is to promote jazz and to encourage the appreciation of jazz, its origin, and evolution. By sponsoring concerts and providing educational opportunities and scholarships, the association preserves and perpetuates jazz as an original American art form. Go to WWW.ALDOWNINGJAZZ.COM for more information.
