Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Orange County Mayor's 13th Annual Jazz in the Park Announced for March 8, 2025 in Orlando, Florida

FREE Community Event 
Emceed by Jazz Personality 
Yvonne Loggins Coleman

Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 11:30a-6:30pm | FREE
Cypress Grove Park
290 Holden Avenue
Orlando, FL 32839
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Orange County Parks and Recreation will celebrate the FREE 13th annual Mayor Jerry L. Deming’s Jazz in the Park on Saturday, March 8, 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., at Cypress Grove Park, 290 Holden Ave., Orlando. This is a FREE event (no tickets or reservations required) emceed by jazz personality Yvonne Loggins-Coleman, with support provided by WUCF 89.9 FM.

The line up of talented national 
and local performers:

Guests should bring lawn chairs and picnics, or purchase from food trucks. For more information: www.ocfl.net/ParksEvents or email parks@ocfl.net.  Rain date: Sunday, March 9, 2025.



Orange County Parks and Recreation
4801 W. Colonial Dr.
Orlando, FL 32808
Email: parks@ocfl.net
Phone: (407) 836-6200
Parks' Events InfoLine: (407) 836-6280
Facebook Events List: Orange County, Florida

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Saturday, February 15, 2025

Jazz & Blues Florida Monthly Report for February 2025 & New Service Package Offer at Reduced Rates


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Thursday, February 13, 2025

Chino Nuñez Big Band Orchestra Closes Pinecrest Gardens TROPICAL NIGHTS CONCERT SERIES April 4, 2025


The Big Time
SEASON FINALE SALSA PARTY
Under the Moon in the Banyan Bowl!

Tropical Nights
at
11000 Red Road
Pinecrest, FL 33156
MAP
pinecrestgardens.org (305)669-6990
SERIES FINALE PERFORMANCE

Friday, April 4, 2025 | 8pm
Chino Nuñez 
Big Band Orchestra
Facebook Event - Invite your friends!

Pablo “Chino” Nunez, GRAMMY and BILLBOARD winning percussionist and music recording producer, is recognized for his broad-ranging talents and impressive discography. Experience a dynamic orchestral performance led by artist Chino Nuñez and his 14-piece orchestra. Multi-Grammy, Latin Grammy, and Billboard Award-winning Chino Nuñez presents the evolution of salsa music, tracing its roots through the rich tapestry of jazz, mambo, merengue, and cha-cha.

SPONSORS
Bacardí, Cawy Bottling Co., Steinway & Sons, 
Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs, Celia Cruz Estate, 
WLRN, and WDNA

The world famous Banyan Bowl at Pinecrest Gardens


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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Gafieira Rio Miami: Where Big Band Meets the Rhythms of Rio at Miami's Historic Pinecrest Gardens' Banyan Bowl on February 28, 2025

The Right Music,
at the Right Place,
at the Right Time...
Under the Moon in the Banyan Bowl!

Tropical Nights
at
11000 Red Road
Pinecrest, FL 33156
MAP
pinecrestgardens.org (305)669-6990

Friday, February 28, 2025 | 8pm
Gafieira Rio Miami: 
Brazilian Big Band
FACEBOOK EVENT - Invite your friends!

Gafieira Rio Miami fuses samba, jazz, and soul inspired by the joyous, 20th-century Rio de Janeiro ballroom dance music known as samba de gafieira. The band revives the gafieira style, and adds funk grooves and jazz improvisation. Its live repertoire includes gorgeous arrangements of classics by Gilberto Gil, Djavan, Caetano Veloso, Jorge Benjor, Alcione, Wilson das Neves, Moacir Santos, and others. The concert will feature lead vocalist Isa Duarte, 2X Latin GRAMMY winning percussionist Tony Succar, and world renowned samba dancers Eric and Abigail Celestino.

About Gafieira Rio Miami
Gafieira Rio Miami, created by Brazilian Latin Grammy-winner Diogo Brown, revives the soul of gafieira, a vibrant Brazilian cultural phenomenon from the '40s and '50s. Gafieira, originating from Rio de Janeiro, is more than just a music style, it was a lifestyle. These gafieiras, where elements of big band samba, waltzes, and tangos melded into a unique rhythm, were sanctuaries for expression, defying societal norms of the time.  

Diogo Brown's vision materialized in 2002, when he assembled an eclectic 11-piece band, Gafieira Rio Miami, blending Brazilian roots with international influences. The band's music director explains that gafieira isn't confined to a single genre, it encompasses diverse styles like chorinho, pagode, and maxixe. Gafieira Rio Miami transcends borders, uniting musicians from Venezuela, Cuba, Brazil, and the United States, infusing the music with rich cultural diversity.

SERIES FINALE PERFORMANCE

Friday, April 4, 2025 | 8pm
Chino Nuñez Big Band Orchestra
Pablo “Chino” Nunez, GRAMMY and BILLBOARD winning percussionist and music recording producer, is recognized for his broad-ranging talents and impressive discography. Experience a dynamic orchestral performance led by artist Chino Nuñez and his 14-piece orchestra. Multi-Grammy, Latin Grammy, and Billboard Award-winning Chino Nuñez presents the evolution of salsa music, tracing its roots through the rich tapestry of jazz, mambo, merengue, and cha-cha.

SPONSORS
Bacardí, Cawy Bottling Co., Steinway & Sons, 
Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs, Celia Cruz Estate, 
WLRN, and WDNA

The world famous Banyan Bowl at Pinecrest Gardens


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Billy Price’s Florida Blues Run: Four-Time 2025 BMA Nominee Hits Top Venues in March!

Florida Welcomes Back
Billy Price
Always A Person Of Interest!

Award-winning blues and soul singer Billy Price brings his band back to Florida in March for a quick run-around at some of Florida's best blues venues. Following up his top-level successful 2023 and 2024 tours, he is currently nominated for FOUR 2025 Blues Music Awards!:  

* Soul Blues Artist Male
* Instrumentalist - Vocals
* Album of the Year (Person of Interest)
* Soul Blues Album (Person of Interest)

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | 7-10p
1114 12th Street W
Bradenton, FL 3205
WEBSITE  (941)243-3735
RESERVATIONS NECESSARY!

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | 7pm
303 SE Mizner Blvd #68
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
WEBSITE (561)465-3946
FACEBOOK EVENT Invite your friends!

Thursday, March 20, 2025
OPEN FOR BOOKING 
SOUTH OF
TAMPA - ORLANDO - DAYTONA
(See below for booking contact)

Saturday, March 22, 2025 | 5-8p
Heidi's Jazz Club
7 N. Orlando Ave. 
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
WEBSITE (321)783-6806
Call to RSVP
FACEBOOK EVENT Invite your friends!

Sunday, March 23, 2025 | 2-6pm
1405 Indian River Dr, Sebastian FL 32958
 WEBSITE (772)589-5700

Monday, March 24, 2025 | 8pm
501 A1A Beach Boulevard
Saint Augustine Beach, FL 32080
WEBSITE (904)460-9311 
FACEBOOK EVENT Invite your friends!

Billy first attracted national attention during his three-year association with guitarist Roy Buchanan. Price is the vocalist on two of Buchanan's LPs, That's What I'm Here For and Live Stock. Since then, with the Keystone Rhythm Band, the Billy Price Band, and solo projects, Billy Price has recorded and released a total of 20 albums, CDs, and DVDs. Billy has received 11 Blues Music Awards nominations and won the award in 2016 for This Time for Real, his album with Otis Clay. He was also honored with the 2024 Bluebird Reviews Lifetime Career Award in the U.K.

The Billy Price Band, based in Billy’s hometown of Pittsburgh, Pa., consists of Dave Dodd (drums), Tom Valentine (bass), Lenny Smith (guitar), Jim Britton (keyboards), Phil Brontz (sax), and Joe Herndon (trumpet).

Can't make a show but want the music?


CONNECT WITH BILLY PRICE:


TO BOOK BILLY IN FLORIDA CONTACT:
Live Music 4 US
TA# TA1466
Leo Gale
(561)818-4335
Not accepting band submissions.
We're already busy working at capacity 
for our current roster. Thank you!

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Evening of Jazz Series - Phil Hinton Trio at Boca Raton Museum of Art on February 13, 2025


Music in the Museum!
Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 7-8:30p
PHIL HINTON TRIO
at
Boca Raton Museum of Art
501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton FL 33432 
MAP  WEBSITE (561)392-2500

Led by pianist Phil Hinton, the trio (Val Shaffer - bass and Howie Gordon - drums) creates a dynamic experience blending the improvisational magic of the musicians with the energy of the audience. Enjoy smooth grooves mixed with lively bebop during this intimate concert at the Boca Raton Museum of Art. It’s a great way to celebrate the love of jazz!

Phil is a British born pianist, arranger, orchestrator, and conductor. He has worked in those capacities for the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) and many of the independent broadcasting production companies. He has also arranged and orchestrated the music, played piano and conducted on over 200 major hit albums for artists such as Shirley Bassey, Anthony Newley, Howard Keel, Vince Hill, Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Paul McCartney, to name just a few. He was personal music director to British singing star, Vince Hill for more than ten years. Since emigrating to the USA in 1994 he has given many classical and jazz piano recitals around the USA and on several cruise ships. Phil has directed the music for countless theatre shows all over the USA. He has also served as conductor of the Florida Pops Concert orchestra for three years.

Upcoming Jazz Events

Thursday, March 13, 2025, 7-8:30p
Evening of Jazz w/ the
Nikki Kidd Band


Boca Raton Museum of Art Website
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About the Boca Raton Museum of Art
International in scope, while reflecting the creative expression of our region and city, the Museum explores the broadest spectrum of visual culture at the highest level of quality. The Museum will be a destination and an experience, and serve as the cultural heart of Boca Raton. The Museum in Mizner Park and The Art School in its historic home on Palmetto Park Road, reflect the community’s civic commitment to excellence in arts and education. Together they form an expanded creative campus that generates a lively conversation and provides insight into the creative force in our community.

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Monday, February 10, 2025

6TH Annual Blues Bash at the Ranch in Brooksville Florida Set For March 14 - 16, 2025


A Full Weekend of 
Exceptional Blues Music
in an Exceptional Location!

Blues Bash at the Ranch 2025
March 14-16, 2025*
Florida Sand Music Ranch
85 Myers Road, Brooksville, FL 34602
MAP  (941)758-7585

FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2025 
4:00PM: Campers Jam 
5:20PM: Alastair Greene 
6:40PM: Kelli Baker Band 
8:00PM: Street Preacher 
9:30PM: Frankie Boy & Blues Express
Jam to Follow

SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025
11AM: Guitar Workshop with Mark Telesca
12:15PM: Mark Telesca Band 
1:45PM: The Rockin Blues Review 
3:15PM: Debra Devi Band
4:40PM: Reggie King Sears Band
5:45PM: Dinner Break 
6:30PM: Dyer Davis Group 
8:00PM: Alex Lopez Band 
9:30PM: Memphis Lightning Band
Jam to Follow

SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2025
10:30AM: Harmonica
Workshop
with Rockin Jake
11:45AM: Rockin Jake Band 
1:15PM: Billy the Kid & The Regulators
2:45PM: The Wicked Lo-Down
Jam to Follow

Florida Sand Music Ranch, which hosts the festival, is set in the rolling hills of Brooksville, FL on the Hernando/Paso county lines. With 80 acres of oak trees, creek and lake, the rustic and gorgeous campground has over 200 water/electric sites with 30 amp service, permanent bathhouse with restrooms, showers and dump station. Plenty of space to spread out under the stars while you are tent camping in our primitive areas, but easily accessible to the bathhouse. Campfires are allowed and the park is pet friendly. The covered stage and seating area lends itself to an intimate gathering of like-minded music lovers with large dance area. There will be a fantastic array of food and merchandise vendors on site all weekend.

On Saturday, there will be a full day of children’s activities at the Youth Pavilion. Bring your kids and grandkids (children 15 and under are free to the festival with a ticketed adult) and they will enjoy a fun day at the ranch. A playground is also in the campground for the kids to play on. Get your kids out of the house and enjoy the great outdoors! 

IMPORTANT TO KNOW: Blues Bash at the Ranch is not just a camping event – single day tickets for Friday, Saturday and Sunday as well as weekend passes are on sale, so grab them now! Camping is not required to attend and parking is free. This laid back, high caliber blues camping optional experience is one you don’t want to miss out on. 

If you do want to camp at the festival, and don’t own an RV or camper, we can help you get hooked up with a rental. We recommend booking one now if you want to come for the whole weekend. The water and electric sites are limited and will sell out. We have unlimited tent camping areas and space for self-contained units with quiet generators.

There are several hotels located just up at the next exit from the festival if that is more your style! 

Contact Roseanne Herndon for more information about the festival, tickets, camping, vending and sponsorship: 941-758-7585

*Please join us at the kick-off party, March 13, 2025. Kelli Baker Band in an intimate performance from 7p to 10p at The Twisted Oak, 14110 7th Street, Dade City, FL! 

Facebook Event Page - Invite your friends!


Blues Bash at the Ranch is produced by 
GPS Festival Productions, LLC - 
​Partners Greg Herndon and Paul Benjamin



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Saturday, February 8, 2025

The New York-based Sean Fitzpatrick Jazz Trio, with vocals by Emma Apsel, is coming to Sarasota on February 15, 2025

Faith Lutheran Sarasota Hosts 

an Unforgettable Evening of Jazz


Saturday, February 15, 2925 | 7-8:30p
Faith Lutheran Church
7750 Beneva Road
Sarasota FL 34238
MAP WEBSITE (941)924-4664

Prepare to be captivated by an unforgettable evening of jazz as Faith Lutheran Church welcome the extraordinary pianist Sean Fitzpatrick and vocalist Emma Apsel at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at Faith Lutheran, 7750 Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34238. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
 
With more than 20 years of experience in the vibrant jazz scene of New York City, Sean is acclaimed for his innovative approach and imaginative performances. A graduate of New York University and the Aaron Copland School of Music, he has graced stages at iconic venues such as The Blue Note and Jazz at Lincoln Center, as well as international festivals across Europe and Asia.  

Tickets are $30 each. Purchase online through https://secure.myvanco.com/YJK4/campaign/C-15BRR.  Tickets also are available 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday from the church office. 
Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of jazz! 

NOTE: In lieu of Faith’ regular contemporary worship service, Sean and Emma will also lead a special Jazz Mass at 5 p.m., Sunday, February 16, 2025.  




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Friday, February 7, 2025

Mojo Ike Brings the Party to the Plaza at Moss Center in Cutler Bay February 28, 2025

SOUL REVUE!

Saturday, February 28, 2025 | 7:30pm
MOJO IKE &
VAL WOODS
at the
DENNIS C. MOSS
CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
On The Plaza!
10950 SW 211th Street
Cutler Bay, FL 33189
WEBSITE  (786)573-5300
Tickets Limited to 2 Per Order!

Join Mojo Ike & Lady Val Woods for an evening of blues, gospel, pop, and jazz, plus Jamaican bites from Big Yard Restaurant and specialty cocktails. Sign up on-site for a chance to win two tickets to see American Patchwork Quartet and other prizes. No chairs or outside food/drinks allowed. Seating is limited; standing room provided


The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center is managed by the 
Miami-Dade County  Department of Cultural Affairs, with funding support 
from the Office of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County 
Commissioners.  The Center is dedicated to presenting and supporting 
arts and culture and providing access to the arts to the entire 
Miami-Dade County community.
           
It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all of the requirements 
of the Americans with Disabilities Act.  The facility is accessible and 
assistive listening devices are available in the Main Stage 
Auditorium and the Black Box Theater space. To request materials 
in accessible format, and/or any accommodation to attend an event 
at the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, please contact 
Stephanie Aponte, 786-573-5314, saponte@miamidade.gov
at least five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY
 users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).

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