Rooted in Paris. Heard Around the World.

Join us for the Bill Coleman Jazz Weekend, September 12-13, 2026, dedicated to honoring Paris, Kentucky's own Bill Coleman - an internationally acclaimed jazz trumpeter whose music took him from Bourbon County to stages around the world.

The weekend features two distinct experiences: an elegant, ticketed Gala on Saturday night at Hotel Thoroughbred, followed by a free community jazz concert on Sunday at Secretariat Park.

Saturday's "Jazz Gala" will feature an elevated dining experience, cocktails, live jazz by The Walnut Street Ramblers featuring La'Shelle Allen, and a curated silent auction. Sunday's free event invites the entire Bourbon County community to enjoy open-air jazz concert in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere featuring nationally recognized JJ Trio.

To learn more about the Bill Coleman Jazz Weekend and the Hopewell Museum, please visit www.hopewellmuseum.org!

Bill Coleman Jazz Weekend

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