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A jazz festival was just one of the seemingly endless stream of ideas that entertainer and developer Jackson Foltyn had for Gladewater.

But the owner of Jackson性视界传媒檚 Theater and Cozy Lounge has shown himself to be more than a big talker, steadily expanding his theater on Commerce Avenue to accommodate larger and more elaborate events, including regular visits from traveling jazz groups.

And the remodeled theater will host Foltyn性视界传媒檚 biggest production yet May 16 and 17: the Jackson性视界传媒檚 Theater Jazz Festival.

Twelve jazz bands have signed on for the inaugural festival, which will see acts play across four stages: one on the theater性视界传媒檚 main stage, one in the interior lounge, another on a recently completed second story speakeasy and the last in front of the property overlooking downtown Gladewater.

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The festival begins at 4 p.m. May 16 and continues to midnight, while May 17 shows are set to begin at noon and continue as late as 1 a.m.

Headlining the festival 性视界传媒� and performing May 17 性视界传媒� is American saxophonist, composer and author Adam Larson.

Larson has played at many of the nation性视界传媒檚 revered jazz haunts; he was selected by the U.S. State Department as one of 10 ensembles to tour Africa, and his saxophone work received praise from The .

A complete schedule of show times is not yet available.

Other highlights from the preliminary set list include North Louisiana saxophonist of the Forsyth Jazz Collective; Loose Association, a Colorado-Based jazz ensemble led by J. Brian Mullins; and Gary Freeman & The Girl Next Door, the duo of Whitehouse native and vocalist London Borelli and East Texas jazz pianist Gary Freeman.

Beaumont funk-tinged blues rock group will also be mixing it up at Jackson性视界传媒檚 Theater, as well as the Doug Stone Quartet, whose namesake saxophonist previously played with the Chicago Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra.

Backing the festival is Foltyn性视界传媒檚 Gladewater business partner Lana Niemann and Leo Holm, a University of Texas at Tyler physician who moonlights as a trance musician under the name .

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Tickets are $25 for a day pass and $40 for a weekend pass, granting access to all stages except the VIP speakeasy lounge. Tickets are available at .

Foltyn is seeking additional event sponsors, and a sponsorship will be required to enter the VIP lounge where some of the bands will perform.

Sponsorships are $2,000 and come with six VIP passes, banner recognition, marquee recognition and acknowledgment in the festival program. Anyone interested can email jacksondance@icloud.com for more information.