{"id":20464,"date":"2026-08-21T02:49:29","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T02:49:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/?p=20464"},"modified":"2026-08-21T02:51:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T02:51:08","slug":"the-glass-city-jazzfest-returns-for-the-fifth-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/21\/the-glass-city-jazzfest-returns-for-the-fifth-year\/","title":{"rendered":"The Glass City JazzFest Returns for the Fifth Year"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ramona Collins, Johnny O’Neal and Harold Mosely<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Truth Staff<\/p>\n

The Glass City JazzFest returned this summer for the fifth year and, as promised, it was bigger and better than ever.<\/p>\n

The weekend opened with a new site for the event, the Toledo Zoo Amphitheater, on Friday, August 14, at 6 p.m. with a lineup of featured performers: Lindsey Webster, Bob Valdwin and Mike Williams.<\/p>\n

Williams is a sax plyer known for his smooth jazz sound; Baldwin is a pianist who has released more than 30 albums of contemporary jazz and R&B in his three-decade career; Webster is a vocalist who has emerged as one of contemporary jazz\u2019s most distinctive voices.<\/p>\n

On Saturday, the event moved to the Glass City Metropark with featured performers: Chris Standring, Kandace Springs, MINAS, Johnny O\u2019Neal, Yuko Mabuchi and Michon Young. As usual, admission was free at the Metropark.<\/p>\n

Young, a Detroit-based vocalist is recognized for her smooth blend of jazz, R&B and soul; Mabuchi, a Japanese-born pianist uses her electrifying technique to construct innovative arrangements and dynamic fusion of jazz, classical and contemporary influences; O\u2019Neal, a master pianist, vocalist and composer is widely regarded as one of the premier interpreters of the jazz tradition; MINAS is a husband and wife duo who combine Brazilian rhythms with contemporary jazz and world music influences; Springs, a Nashville-born singer, songwriter and pianist is renowned for her soulful blend of jazz, R&B and pop; Standring a British guitarist is know for his signature blend of jazz, funk and soul.<\/p>\n

Later, on Saturday night, there was a post-festival Jazz Jam at the Assembly American Brasserie in the Downtown Hilton Hotel.<\/p>\n