8th Annual Jazz in the Gardens – Celebrating the Great American Songbook

Visitors will have the opportunity to listen to jazz from visiting world class artists among the monumental works of Ann Norton. Phill Fest is a versatile musician whose career began in the 1980s. Originally a heavy rock guitarist who was always interested in Jazz and classical styles. Son of Bossa/Brazilian Jazz piano pioneer, Manfredo Fest, Phill was exposed to Brazilian, Jazz and Classical music from day one. Based in South Florida (Greater Miami area), Phill’s recorded output has focused primarily on the Samba-Jazz style which he recorded and performed with father Manfredo.