Classics such as New York, New York, A Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Moondance and more were reeled out by the jazz group, supported by the Cradle Coast Swing Dancers.

The groups performed as part of the ongoing Devonport Jazz, an institution within the winter festival scene.

Performances filled venues across the city and outskirts, including House of Anvers, the Bass Strait Maritime Centre, and Tapas Lounge Bar.

St Joe’s Big Band was the only outdoor attraction for the day, and group veteran Tim Smallbon said he was thankful the weather held out.

‘‘It was a bit difficult, but Maree [Brodzinski] from the organising committee had an indoor plan if things got really bad,’’ Smallbon said.

‘‘Devonport Jazz festival is a bit of a privilege to play at as the same acts aren’t booked every year.

‘‘It’s our first time back for about six years. We’re really pleased to be here.’’

Smallbon said the crowd was marvellous during their performance and compared the quality of the event to that of any Melbourne had to offer.

‘‘We love Devonport Jazz,’’ Smallbon said.

Ms Brodzinski said audiences were always encouraged to participate and she hoped to coax more shoe-scuttling at events on Sunday.

‘‘Everything has gone really well today,’’ she said.

‘‘It’s important to us that it’s more than just a series of concerts, that there’s lots of opportunities to have different experiences, wining and dining or having a dance party-type thing.

‘‘Devonport Jazz festival, for us, is a celebration.’’

Sunday is the final day for the event and will feature performances including Modern Jazz Standards with Danny Healy and Gianni Marinucci Quintet from 10-11am at Centenary Court; brunch with Nichaud Fitzgibbon from 9-11am at La Pomme Brasserie, Quality Hotel Gateway; and a new talent showcase from noon to 2pm at Molly Malones Irish Pub.