Jazz Club of Sarasota

One of Sarasota's favorites, Eddie Tobin, on piano and vocals. Eddie was pianist, music director & conductor for Englebert Humperdinck for eight years. He performs regularly at Euphemia Haye, the Surf Shack on St. Armands and Amore.

Former director of jazz studies at State College of FL, guitarist Marc Mannino brings a trio of fine musicians; Pete Carney, sax; Michael Ross, bass and Bob Lunergan, drums. Marc is the Bay area's foremost wedding guitarist.

Join us for a delightful afternoon jazz cruise on Sarasota Bay. Music will feature Robbie Rose, piano, Peter Innocente, bass and Art Seigel, drums. Cruise departs from the Sarasota Bayfront at Marina Jack Plaza at 2:00 pm; boarding at 1:30. Food & beverages available for purchase.

Call the Jazz Club (941)366-1552 for information. Tickets $35.00.

This season's annual Fall Jazz Trolley and Pub Crawl night - November 14. Ride the trolley in downtown Sarasota to live jazz. Click image for venues and performers. Tickets (wristbands) $20 (advance) $25 day of event. On Sale Now

Call the Jazz Club at (941)366-1552 for information.

Valerie Gillespie Ensemble features Steve Boisen, bass, Jody Marsh, piano and Dave Rudolph, drums with Valerie on vocals and reeds. Valerie performs with the Florida Orchestra, and big bands at Ruth Eckerd Hall and the Van Wezel PAC. She is also an adjunct professor at the USF School of Music.

One of the ares's finest pianists, Billy Marcus performs jazz standards, music from the movies and the American Songbook. Joining Billy are Don Mopsick on bass and Stephen Bucholtz, drums.

Skip's Dixie Mix plays some of your favorite Dixieland tunes with that New Orleans sound. Also jazz standards and music from the American songbook. Group features Nancy Pastore on vocals, along with Mike Evans, Marv Luckett, Joe Bruno, Sr, Robbie Rose, Harley Somerfeld, John DeWitt and Skip Conkling on drums.

Greg Nielsen, multi-talented instrumentalist has performed with area big bands, small groups and with his own big band. On the concert stages in the Bay area, he has performed with orchestras backing artists such as Michael Feinstein, Frank Sinatra Jr and others. He has been music instructor at Booker Middle School for over 25 years.

One of the best big bands in the bay area, led by co-founder George McLain. The musicians boast long resumes and careers in performing with top name bands and well known jazz musicians. They play a blend of popular jazz standards and music from the American Songbook, presented in current new arrangements and styles.

Lorri and Mike Hafer present the “Music of their Life”. Music of composers, such as, Gershwin, Ellington, Jobim, Harry Warren, and the swinging sounds of the Big Band Era and classic jazz standards. Quartet features former Ellington bassist, John Lamb and Paul Hafer

The concert will feature the 2018 Jazz Club Scholarship winners. These young musicians represent the future of jazz. Join us and show support for these talented artists. Nine of the fourteen recipients performed before a delighted audience at Giorgio's for the scholarship awards dinner. The audience marveled at the talent these young musicians displayed. You will be pleased and impressed at this performance.

Monday Night Cabaret Series at the Florida Studio Theatre Court Cabaret begins on January 14. Vocalist Whitney James and LaLucha featuring Alejandro Arenas, bass; John O'Leary, piano and Mark Feinman, drums.

CLICK ON IMAGE for more information. Five concert discounted subscription tickets will be available from the Florida Studio Theatre - call 941.366.9000. Tickets Sales Date - TBA.

Music Director Ken Peplowski. Festival will feature local, national and international artists. Concerts, jazz trolley night, movie and more. The Sarasota Hyatt Regency will serve as host hotel and principal concert venue. Performers, complete schedule and ticket information available on the festival website - https://www.sarasotajazzfestival.org/.