The greater Hartford Jazz Festival has kicked off in Bushnell Park and Latin Night drew quite the crowd. For Bryan Willis, it’s about friends, family, and.
“The mood, the vibe in the city, everything,” said Audrey Cherubin of Bloomfield, explaining how the event impacts the city.
Showcasing local and national acts, it will be headlined by The Dennis Edwards Temptations Review. Organizers say there is also an underlying theme.
“The Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz is a time for hope. Getting everybody together, uniting people through music,” said GHFJ Marketing Director Tiana Correa.
As for safety measures, Bronin says they will be monitoring the virus data leading into the event but right now feels the city’s safety metrics are in a good place.
“The rollout of the vaccination effort and the fact these events are outdoors,” she said, explaining why they feel confident moving forward.