Toledo Jazz Week | Gene Parker & Damen Cook

Glass City Jazz fest presents Toledo Jazz week with Gene Parker & Damen Cook at Glass City Metropark. Gene Parker is a Toledo jazz icon, multi-instrumentalist, and educator with a career spanning five decades. Damen Cook, Gene’s longtime collaborator, anchors the rhythm section with his versatile drumming and vocals.
Together, they host live sessions at Lucille’s Jazz Lounge, keeping Toledo’s jazz heartbeat strong.

Enjoy free jazz shows all week long leading up to the Glass City Jazz Fest on Saturday, August 9. Whether you’re a jazz enthusiast or just looking for a great night out, Toledo Jazz Week offers a perfect blend of music, community, and summer vibes.

Toledo Jazz Week Lineup:

Monday, August 4
Leslie Deshazor
Assembly at American Brasserie – Downtown Hilton
101 N Summit St., Toledo, OH 43604

Tuesday, August 5
Lori Lefevre & The Toledo School of the Arts Jazz Vocalists
Middlegrounds Metropark
111 Ottawa St., Toledo, OH 43604
Outdoor | Family-friendly | Bring lawn chairs

Wednesday, August 6
Keith Bernhard & More Jazz Messengers
Toledo Club – Red Room
235 14th St., Toledo, OH 43604

Thursday, August 7
Jerome Clark Trio
Club 1343
1343 Avondale Ave., Toledo, OH 43607

Friday, August 8
Gene Parker & Damen Cook
Glass City Metropark – Pavilion
1001 Front St., Toledo, OH 43605
Outdoor | Family-friendly | Bring lawn chairs