TASTE OF 4TH INC. PRESENTS NEW SERIES, “TASTE OF MUSIC IN COMMUNITIES,”

Taste of 4th, Inc. is expanding beyond the Historic 4th Avenue Black Business District for the first time with “Taste of Music in Communities”, a new five-Sunday series bringing live jazz, local vendors, and community engagement to neighborhoods across Birmingham.

For over two decades, the Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival has celebrated Black culture, commerce, and the rich history of jazz. The Taste of Music in Communities expands this tradition by bringing jazz directly to neighborhoods, supporting local artists and businesses. The series will kick off on April 13th at Arthur Shores Park for Taste of Druid Hills, featuring performances by The Official Clutch Band, Elnora Spencer, and Sherry Reeves Band.

Taste of Music in Communities Event Schedule:

• April 13 – Taste of Druid Hills (Arthur Shores Park)
• May 18 – Taste of Avondale (Avondale Park)
• June 29 – Taste of Civil Rights District (Kelly Ingram Park)
• July 13 – Taste of West End (Pratt City Park)
• August 17 – Taste of Pratt City (Arlington Historic House & Gardens)

Each event will take place from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM and is free and open to the public. The events will feature live music, food trucks, and merchandise vendors, creating a space for community connection and celebration. “The Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival has always been where music, culture, and community come together,” said Carla Youngblood, Event Manager for Taste of 4th, Inc. “With this expansion, we are excited to bring that experience to more neighborhoods and celebrate jazz where people live, work, and gather.”

The Taste of Music in Communities series will accompany the 22nd Annual Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival, returning to the Historic 4th Avenue Black Business District on August 23, 2025. This signature event will feature a lineup of national and local jazz artists, along with a diverse selection of food and merchandise vendors, continuing the festival’s legacy of cultural and economic impact on the community.

Taste of 4th, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization responsible for producing the Annual Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival, ensuring the continued celebration of jazz, Black culture, and community engagement in Birmingham. The organization operates under the leadership of Urban Impact, Inc., its parent company, which works to support Black-owned businesses and foster economic growth in the Historic 4th Avenue Business District. This expansion is made possible through the support of the City of Birmingham, Jefferson County Commission, Birmingham City Councilors, and other sponsors. For more information, visit www.4thAvenueJazz.org.