Jazz Fest kicks off downtown tonight

The Bankwalkers, a local band with a big following, will kickoff the Jazz Fest lineup tonight with music beginning at 6 p.m. at Strand Park. (Kenneth Boone / The Outlook)

The silver anniversary edition of Jazz Fest kicks off tonight at Alexander City’s Strand Park and, according to organizers, everything is in place for one of the best festivals in the event’s 25-year history.

“Everything’s looking great,” said Robert Gunn of Russell Lands, who is co-chair of this year’s Jazz Fest committee. “We’re excited about it – excited about the lineup and excited about the weekend.”