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Birmingham's 2015 Jazz in the Park series kicks off on May 17 and runs through Aug. 30. (Magic City Smooth Jazz Facebook photo)

Jazz in the Park returns for its sixth year, presenting free concerts in Birmingham and nearby cities. Sixteen shows are on the agenda, most set for Sundays at 6 p.m-9 p.m. The exception is July 4, which falls on a Saturday.

Here's the schedule announced by organizer Magic City Smooth Jazz:

May 17, B Natural featuring Terrell Maye and Shaun Pezant Trio, Moton Park, 1721 Moton St., Leeds.

May 23, The Rubber Band Effect and Vann Burchfield, Bankhead House & Heritage Center, 800 Seventh St. West, Jasper.

May 24, Jazmin Ghent and Generation NeXt, Huffman High School (rear practice field), 950 Springville Road.

May 31, Tena Wilson Experience and Eric Darius, Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens, 331 Cotton Ave. S.W.

June 7, Keith "Cashmere" Williams and Mariea Antoinette Legion Field, 400 Graymont Ave. West.

June 14, Magic City Jazz Orchestra and Paula Atherton, Avondale Park, 4101 Fifth Ave. South.

June 21, Gabbie McGee and T.A.D. of Jazz, Ensley Park, 2800 Avenue K.

June 28, Daniel "Jose" Carr and On Purpose feat. Dwight Houston, East Lake Park, 1st Avenue North and 84th Street.

July 4, Birmingham Heritage Band and Darryl Evan Jones, Railroad Park, First Avenue South between 14th and 18th streets.

July 5, Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame All-Stars and Julian Vaughn, Beacon Park, 5309 Beacon Drive, Irondale.

July 12, RAW Jazz Trio and Willie Bradley, Helena Amphitheater, 4151 Helena Road.

July 19, Blend Jazz and Kenneth Williams, W. C. Patton Park, 3969 14th Ave. North.

July 26, Netra Young and Four80 East, Wiggins Park, 3301 Jefferson Ave. SW.

August 2, Sherry Reeves and KB's Technique, Dolomite Park, 3537 Lewis St.

August 9, Soul Collaboration and N'Fusion feat. James Crumb, Jr., DeBardaleden Park, Second Avenue North, Bessemer.

August 30, Artist TBA and Steve Cole, Big Spring Park, 200 Church St., Huntsville.

More info: call 205-616-1735 or visit the Magic City Smooth Jazz website, Facebook page and Twitter feed.