Austin Peay hosting 64th annual Mid-South Jazz Festival through April 5
By: Dr. Andrea Spofford April 4, 2025
The Bobby Watson Group, led by legendary saxophonist Bobby Watson, will perform at APSU during the 64th Annual Mid-South Jazz Festival. | Photo by Lafiya Watson
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Austin Peay State University’s Department of Music, with support from the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is presenting the 64th annual Mid-South Jazz Festival now through April 5.
The Mid-South Jazz Festival brings a wide range of guest artists to campus to engage with students and the community, from APSU alumni to internationally renowned performers.
This year’s festival includes a free performance by the APSU Jazz Collective and the Cumberland Winds Jazz Project at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 4, and a paid performance by the Bobby Watson Group at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 5. Both events are in the Mabry Concert Hall, and the Bobby Watson Group’s performance is co-sponsored by the
The APSU Faculty Jazz Combo and Jazz Collegians were previously set to open the festival on April 3, but the event was cancelled due to inclement weather and may be rescheduled. For any updates, follow the on Facebook.
To learn more about the Mid-South Jazz Festival, contact Dr. Kristen Sienkiewicz at sienkiewiczk@apsu.edu. To learn about future CECA events, productions, and performances visit /ceca/.
About the Department of Music
The Austin Peay Department of Music hosts more than 100 performances each semester. Events take place in the 600-seat George & Sharon Mabry Concert Hall, Recital Hall in MMC 147, Heydel Hall in the Art + Design Building, and other venues across campus and in the local community.
Performances feature APSU student and faculty soloists, chamber, and large ensembles. Performances also feature guest artists sponsored by the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts.