Name: World Jazz Night with Dave Sharp Quartet - presented by JSO's Music on Tap
Start: 2026-01-31T20:00:00-05:00
Location: 215 West Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United States, Michigan 49201

World Jazz Night with Dave Sharp Quartet - presented by JSO's Music on Tap

Jazz Music
Concert
Bar & Friends
Featured in the JazzTimes 2010 Critic’s Poll, the Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet seamlessly weaves together rhythms, sounds, and textures from around the globe with original compositions inspired by world music. With a unique instrumentation that includes oud, violin, electric bass, synthesizer, and world percussion, the Worlds Quartet is driven by the dynamic interplay of jazz, global traditions, and bold improvisation. Led by bassist, composer, and bandleader Dave Sharp, the group draws on musical influences from Turkey, Egypt, Ukraine, India, Bulgaria, and Greece, delivering a rich and vibrant tapestry of sound. For fans of: global fusion, jazz improvisation, and cultural exploration.
Doors open to the building at 7p.m., Concert begins at 8p.m.
𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀:
Before the Saturday of $20.
Day of event $25.
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴!
𝙁𝙡𝙚𝙭 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙨: choose 4, 5, or 6 shows. The more shows, the bigger the discount!
Tickets available online: https://www.jacksonsymphony.org/concerts-and-events/world-jazz-night-with-dave-sharp-quartet/
Or buy in person/phone at:
JSO Box Office (215 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49203)
(517) 782-3221
Seating is first come, first served. There are no assigned seats when you purchase your tickets. Handicapable patrons will be accommodated to sit on the ground floor.
𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀
Parking Information/Handicap/Wheelchair Accessibility details:
𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜: While there is no designated parking lot for the event, street parking in downtown Jackson is free and generally easy to find. After 5pm, parking is free with no time restrictions, and before 5pm, free 2-hour parking is available. Marked accessible parking spaces are located on Michigan Ave and Jackson Street within view of the venue. Valet parking is not available.
𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙩: Sidewalks in downtown Jackson are wide and gently sloped for easy access. The venue’s doors have automatic push buttons, and the hallways inside are spacious and wheelchair-friendly. Weatherwax Hall is on the ground floor, so no stairs or elevators are required. Balcony seating is available but accessible only by stairs.
𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜: Seating is set up as individual chairs arranged in rows with option of ground floor or balcony seating. All seats are moveable, and volunteers or staff can assist in making room for wheelchairs. Please flag down a volunteer or JSO member for help if needed – we’re happy to assist!
𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨: You won’t need an elevator since everything, including the bar and restrooms, is on the ground floor. Balcony seating is only accessible by stairs.