Jazz Club of Sarasota

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, drums. Tickets: Jazz Club Mbrs $10. Non-mbrs $20. Available at the door.

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. Tickets: Jazz Club Mbrs $10. Non-mbrs $20. Available at the door. FREE admission for students.

Delighted to present Dan Miller and Lew DelGatto to our Jazz @ 2 audience. Dan toured & recorded with many top jazz artists. A member of the Harry Connick Jr. Orchestra for many years, Miller traveled the world, recording numerous albums and TV specials. Lew DelGatto was a member of Doc Severinson’s Tonight Show Band & played 25 years with the Saturday Night Live Orchestra. Brandon Robertson, bass and Tony Vigilante, drums complete the quartet. Tickets at the door $10-$20.

Before moving to Florida, Kitt and Mike Moran performed in the top jazz clubs in NYC, New Jersey, Philadelphia area and the Atlantic City Casinos for many years. Concert features music from the great composers of the American songbook. Quartet includes Dominic Mancini, bass and Dane Hassan, drums. Admission $10-$20, tickets available at the door.

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

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Tickets available from the Florida Studio Theatre - call 941.366.9000. Individual Concert Tickets NOW ON SALE. $35 - $39.

FULL BAR & DINNER AVAILABLE.

A true entertainer in every sense, Mary Rad Reed returns to Jazz at Two with area favorite, Eddie Tobin, keys & vocals; Mark Neuenschwander, bass and Rodney Rojas, sax. Tickets at the door, $10 - $20. Unitarian Universalist Church, Sarasota 2 - 4 pm.

Opening the FREE outdoor concert series at the Centennial Park Gazebo, Venice is pianist Bill Buchman and his "Art of Jazz". Bill's music has a foundation in everything from New Orleans Swing, boogie woogie, blues and Latin jazz. Series is co-sponsored by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. Bring blanket or chair. 2 - 4 pm.

One of the area's more versatile artists, Tom Ellison, on reeds and vocals, is joined by the talented pianist, Judi Glover; drums and bassist TBA. In addition to small groups, Tom performs with big bands and orchestras on the Gulf Coast and area stage productions at the Asolo, Van Wezel and Venice Theatre. Judi is principal pianist for the Venice Symphony and performs in area productions at the Asolo and other stage productions in the Bay area.

Tickets: Jazz Club Mbrs $10. Non-mbrs $20. Available at the door.

The Monday Night "Jazz at the Cabaret" series continues with world renown percussionist Gumbi Ortiz and Latin Jazz. Gumbi has performed with artists such as, Chick Corea, Al Di Meola, Jeff Berlin, Dave Weckl, Jeff Lorber and many others. He has achieved world wide recognition as one of the most exciting and knowledgeable congeros around. Tickets available online and by phone from the FST box office at 941.366.9000

Mark Moultrup, vocals & keys, is a composer, arranger and educator. Originally from Detroit, Mark now resides in St Petersburg. He has performed throughout the US as well mas Europe, Central & South American and the Caribbean. His group features James Suggs, Jean Bolduc, Mark Neuenschwander and sax TBA. Tickets at the door $10-$20.

Area favorite, Al Hixon, has been performing his Monday night jam session for over 25 years. With his "Underheard Herd", he introduces many talented newcomers to the area and Jazz at 2 audience. This year's "Herd" TBA. Tickets $10-$20 available at the door.

Joy of Jazz FREE concert series features Skip Conkling and Dixie Mix. Enjoy some of your favorite toe-tapping music from down New Orleans way. Dixie Mix also plays some tunes from the American songbook and many of your favorites. February 10 from 2 -4 pm at the Gazebo in Centennial Park, Venice. Bring a chair or blanket. Event is co-sponsored by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

Tony Boffa was one of the favorite concerts from last season. He is a graduate of the Berklee School of Music and had his own show and dance band for many years. He performs regularly in Charlotte & Lee counties. You will hear jazz standards and music from the American songbook and some familiar pop tunes done in Tony's unique style. Quite simply, Tony makes it fun. Pianist Matt Bokulic joins Tony along with Jay Heavilin, bass and Joe Bilardo, drums. Doors open 1:30; tickets $10-$20.

Synia draws inspiration from the jazz legends of the 40s, 50s, 60s. Hints of Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday and Nancy Wilson can be heard. Whether it’s a ballad or up tempo swing number. Synia brings the same clear, smooth tones and excitement to her singing. She is backed by the outstanding Billy Marcus Trio; Billy on piano, Don Mopsick, bass and Stephen Bucholtz, drums. Tickets at the door $10 - $20.

Fred Johnson...a dynamic jazz & world music vocalist has toured with BB King, Aretha Franklin, Chick Correa and Miles Davis. He has been compared to greats, such as, Jon Hendricks and Al Jarreau. "Fred takes you right to the heart of things, to why music is an essential part of us, said Bob Seymour, Tampa Jazz Club president, and he's simply one of the greatest singers you will hear." Tickets available from the FST box office 941.366.9000 and online at https://tickets.floridastudiotheatre.org/single/SYOS.aspx?p=42994

Bill Buchman's 'Art of Jazz' features top players playing inspiring, contemporary jazz, latin, swing, boogie woogie, blues, New Orleans and more. Bill says, about his music, “Jazz and blues are our forms of art and that’s the level we strive for. Our music is all about the joy, spontaneity and warmth that flow from deep roots". 'Art of Jazz' features Dave DeWitt, Pete Barenbregge, Rob Fors, Lenny Balistreri and Bennet Campoverde.

The 39th Sarasota Jazz Festival kicks off with this FREE concert at Phillippi Park beginning at 12 noon. Bands include the Manatee HS Jazz Band, Sarasota Jazz Project Big Band and the Greg Caputo Quartet. Free admission & parking. Food and beverages available. For more information & the festival schedule visit: https://www.sarasotajazzfestival.org/

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. Events include Free outdoor concerts in the park, movie screening, Jazz trolley night, day and evening concerts and more.

Performers, complete schedule and ticket information available on the festival website - TICKETS FOR ALL EVENTS - NOW ON SALE https://www.sarasotajazzfestival.org/.

Jeff Rupert ..saxophone, is featured soloist on dozens of recordings with artists like Maynard Ferguson, Sam Rivers, Dianne Schuur, Mel Torme and Benny Carter’s Grammy winning CD, Harlem Renaissance. Among others, he has worked with Benny Green, Ray Drummond, Kevin Mahogany, Nate Najar, Ernestine Anderson, Kenny Drew Jr and Judy Carmichael.
Said Ferguson, "from the moment I first heard Jeff Rupert with my band, I considered him one of the great jazz players of today." Richard Drexler is a bassist, pianist and composer/arranger who has performed with many of the biggest names in jazz. He has recorded with Bob Mintzer, Paquito d'Rivera, Jerry Bergonzi, Gato Barbieri, Claudio Roditi, Alex Acuna and others. Bass and drums TBA. Tickets $35 - $39 at the FST box office or call 941.366.9000 or online: https://tickets.floridastudiotheatre.org/single/EventDetail.aspx?p=42995

Food and beverages available.

Jerry is one of the finest pianist in the Bay area. He was arranger for the USAF Air University Band; and music director for such performers as John Davidson, Kate Starr, Donald O’Connor, Frank Gorshin and Bobby Vinton. A teacher for 33 years, Eckert now performs with the Sarasota Jazz Project & is pianist for other performers in the Bay area. Joining Jerry are Rich MacDonald, drums and Bruce Wallace, bass. Tickets at the door $10-$20