Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Florida Bandmasters Association Recognizes Three Jazz Educators with 2026 Five-Year Superior Awards

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Two middle schools and one high school recognized for sustained excellence in jazz education and performance.

The Florida Bandmasters Association (FBA) has named three Florida music educators and their school jazz programs as recipients of its 2026 Jazz Band Five-Year Superior Awards, recognizing five consecutive years of Superior ratings in the association's Music Performance Assessments (MPAs).

2026 Award Recipients

Middle School Jazz Band Five-Year Superior Award

  • Francisco R. Williams — South Miami Middle Community School (2020–2025)

  • Marianne Flanagan — Odyssey Middle School (2020–2025)

High School Jazz Band Five-Year Superior Award

  • Matthew W. Flenner — Eustis High School (2019–2025)

Recognizing Consistent Achievement

The FBA Five-Year Superior Jazz Band Awards recognize band directors whose school jazz ensembles have earned Superior ratings for five consecutive qualifying years.

Middle school jazz ensembles must achieve Superior ratings at the District Jazz Music Performance Assessment, while high school ensembles must earn Superior ratings at the State Jazz Music Performance Assessment.

Unlike awards based on a single performance or competition, this recognition reflects sustained achievement across multiple school years, involving successive groups of student musicians and their educators.

These accomplishments recognize the commitment of Florida's jazz educators to developing instrumental performance, ensemble musicianship, and musical skills among young musicians.

The Florida Bandmasters Association supports music education through performance assessments, professional development, student opportunities, and recognition programs throughout Florida.

SOURCE & COMPLETE AWARD HISTORY:

Florida Bandmasters Association — Jazz Band Five-Year Superior Awards

https://fba.flmusiced.org/awards/jazz-band-five-year-superior-awards/

ABOUT JAZZ BLUES FLORIDA EDUCATION & COMMUNITY PSAs

Jazz Blues Florida recognizes educational achievements, student and faculty accomplishments, scholarships, grants, community outreach, and other developments that support jazz and blues education throughout Florida.

Florida schools, colleges, universities, jazz and blues societies, scholarship foundations, and community music organizations are invited to submit educational news for publication consideration at no cost or obligation.

https://www.jazzbluesflorida.com/


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Florida Jazz Artists Represented on JazzWeek Charts for October 26, 2026, Including 5 of Top Ten!

Jazz Blues Florida congratulates these Florida-connected artists represented on the JazzWeek National Airplay Charts of October 26, 2026, published at https://www.jazzweek.com/charts/. The charts reflect reported jazz radio airplay from the preceding reporting period. 

The Jazz Blues Florida review identifies documented Florida connections among artists appearing in the Jazz Chart, Increased Airplay, Most Added, and Chartbound sections. Qualifying connections include birth, upbringing, Florida music education, long-term residency, university faculty appointments, Florida-based ensembles, or substantial long-term professional ties to the state.

JazzWeek Charts: October 26, 2026 – Full Charts

JAZZ CHART

Antonio Adolfo (#4) – Long-term South Florida professional and educational connection; operated a music school in Hollywood, Florida.

Bobby Watson (#5; Increased Airplay +41) – Graduated from the University of Miami music program. His recording Continuum also appears in this week's Increased Airplay section.

Emmet Cohen (#7) – Born in Miami; graduated from the University of Miami Frost School of Music.

Carmen Lundy (#8) – Born in Miami; earned her Bachelor of Music in Studio Music and Jazz from the University of Miami.

Ulysses Owens Jr. and Generation Y (#9) – Ulysses Owens Jr. was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida.

Cécile McLorin Salvant (#21) – Born and raised in Miami, Florida.

Jeff Rupert Quartet (#40) – Jeff Rupert is Pegasus Professor and Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Central Florida in Orlando.

Arturo Sandoval (#45) – Long-term South Florida resident and former faculty member at Florida International University.

INCREASED AIRPLAY

The Flying Horse Big Band (+25) – University of Central Florida jazz ensemble based in Orlando and directed by Jeff Rupert.

MOST ADDED

Ruben Caban (+12) – Currently serves on the faculty at Broward College, as Trombone Professor at Miami Dade College’s North Campus and Barry University, and as Director of the South Florida Trombone Workshop.

Clay Giberson (+11) – Pianist and composer who studied jazz piano at the University of Miami, establishing a documented Florida music education connection.

Clarence Hines Jazz Orchestra (+10) – Clarence Hines is Director of the School of Music and Associate Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville.

Aymée Nuviola featuring Kemuel Roig (+8) – Nuviola has a long-term Miami residency and professional connection. Pianist Kemuel Roig earned a master's degree from the University of Miami Frost School of Music.

CHARTBOUND

Kelly Green Quartet – Kelly Green was born and raised in Orlando and earned her bachelor's degree from the University of North Florida in Jacksonville.

About the JazzWeek National Airplay Charts: JazzWeek's weekly charts measure reported radio airplay of current jazz releases. Participating jazz radio stations and programs submit the number of times they played each eligible release during the reporting week, and JazzWeek combines those reported spins to determine the national rankings. The charts measure radio airplay—not sales, streaming numbers, downloads, or listener voting.

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Monday, October 26, 2026

Christian McBride Brings Ursa Major Quintet to Glazer Hall in Palm Beach October 30, 2026

Eleven-Time GRAMMY Winner Leads a New Generation of Jazz Talent in Palm Beach
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 7:30p
Christian McBride & Ursa Major
at
Glazer Hall
70 Royal Poinciana Way, Suite P70
Palm Beach, FL 33480
(561) 576-7860
Member Early Access: 6:30p | Doors: 7p
90 minutes, no intermission

Eleven-time GRAMMY Award-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader Christian McBride performs with his quintet, Ursa Major, at Glazer Hall in Palm Beach on Friday, October 30, 2026.

McBride's work extends beyond performing and recording. He serves as Artistic Advisor for Jazz Programming at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Artistic Director of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival, and Co-Artistic Director of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. His musical collaborations span jazz, R&B, classical, hip-hop, and pop. He is also active as an educator, youth advocate, and broadcaster.

In Ursa Major, McBride is joined by saxophonist Nicole Glover, guitarist Ely Perlman, pianist Mike King, and drummer Savannah Harris. Their individual backgrounds and musical approaches contribute to the quintet's contemporary jazz repertoire and improvisation.

Nicole Glover has performed with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Mike King's piano playing draws on technical precision and soulful expression. Savannah Harris brings experience in jazz and experimental music, while guitarist and composer Ely Perlman incorporates a range of contemporary influences into his playing.

The five musicians bring their individual perspectives together in a 90-minute performance highlighting ensemble interaction and improvisation.

Personnel:
Christian McBride – Bass
Nicole Glover – Saxophone
Ely Perlman – Guitar
Mike King – Piano
Savannah Harris – Drums

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Jazz at the J Presents Roosevelt “The Doctor” Collier with David Chiverton and T. Ray Mac on November 12, 2026 in North Miami Beach

"JAZZ AT THE J"
Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Michael-Ann Russell JCC
Alan & Diane Lieberman Theater
18900 NE 25th Avenue
North Miami Beach, FL 33180
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(Choice of table or theater-style seating; includes complimentary beverages and parking.)

Jazz at the J presents four-time GRAMMY-nominated pedal steel guitarist Roosevelt “The Doctor” Collier, joined by David Chiverton on drums and T. Ray Mac on bass, bringing together three South Florida musicians with backgrounds spanning jazz, blues, gospel, funk, and contemporary music.

Raised in South Florida, Collier developed his distinctive approach to pedal and lap steel guitar through the sacred steel tradition, establishing his reputation with the family-based ensemble The Lee Boys. Known for his technical command, rapid-fire slide work, and ability to cross musical boundaries, he has performed alongside the Allman Brothers Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Los Lobos, Del McCoury Band, Buddy Guy, and numerous other prominent artists. His debut solo album, Exit 16 (2018), produced by Snarky Puppy's Michael League and released on GroundUP Music, brings together blues, gospel, rock, and funk. Collier also appears alongside Buddy Guy on “Somebody,” from Eric Gales' 2025 album A Tribute to LJK, honoring Gales' late brother, blues guitarist Little Jimmy King.

David Chiverton is a Miami-based drummer whose professional experience encompasses jazz, R&B, hip-hop, gospel, and contemporary music. A graduate of Florida International University, where he performed with the university's Big Band, Chiverton has worked with Arturo Sandoval, Ingrid Jensen, Nicole Henry, John Legend, and other notable artists. His international touring credits include Lauryn Hill, Jon Secada, and Donnie McClurkin. He has also recorded with Collier, including sessions for Collier's early solo project, and is associated with the Miami-based jazz-funk ensemble The Smoogies, appearing on their album People Music.

T. Ray Mac is a South Florida bassist and music professional whose work extends into music production, recording, and audio engineering. His production and engineering portfolio lists credits associated with Flo Rida, Rick Ross, and Jill Scott, reflecting experience across contemporary urban music styles. On bass, he completes the trio's rhythm section alongside Chiverton, supporting Collier's instrumental approach and the group's jazz, blues, and funk influences.

Together, Collier, Chiverton, and T. Ray Mac bring complementary musical backgrounds to Jazz at the J, connecting the sacred steel tradition with South Florida's contemporary jazz, blues, and funk scenes.

Musical Director: Alan Lieberman

Proceeds from this event benefit MARJCC initiatives supporting the local community. For more information, please contact
DavidS@marjcc.org or 305.932.4200 x127
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Friday, October 23, 2026

Hazmat Modine Begins Sound Sessions at Pinecrest Gardens - New Music to Start the New Season Series October 24, 2026

A Genre-Crossing Blend of Blues, Jazz, Roots Music, and Global Influences Brings a Distinctive Sound to South Florida
Saturday, October 24, 2026
HAZMAT MODINE
SOUND SESSIONS AT PINECREST GARDENS
Blues, Swing Jazz and Global Musical Traditions
at
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11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, FL 33156
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Concert: 8:15 PM – 9:45 PM
Concessions Open: 7:00 PM
Concert Doors: 7:45 PM

New York-based Hazmat Modine brings its combination of blues, swing jazz and international musical influences to the Banyan Bowl at Pinecrest Gardens as part of the venue's Sound Sessions series.

Led by vocalist and harmonica player Wade Schuman, the ensemble draws from early American blues, New Orleans musical traditions, gypsy jazz, Afro-Cuban rhythms and global folk music. The group's instrumentation includes harmonicas, tuba, horns, banjo, guitar, violin and percussion, producing arrangements that connect traditional and contemporary styles.

Hazmat Modine has toured more than 40 countries over its career, performing and collaborating with musicians from a range of traditions. Its collaborators have included Bombino, the Kronos Quartet, Cat Empire, the Gangbé Brass Band of Benin and Natalie Merchant.

The band's album Cicada received France's Charles Cros Award for Best Blues Album and reached No. 1 on European world music charts, according to the event's official biography. The title track from the group's debut album, Bahamut, was also featured in Wim Wenders' 3D dance documentary Pina.

About the Musicians

Alongside Wade Schuman on vocals and harmonica, the personnel identified by Pinecrest Gardens for this performance include:

  • Erik Della Penna – Guitar and banjitar
  • Daisy Castro – Violin
  • Steve Elson – Baritone saxophone and clarinet
  • Pamela Fleming – Trumpet
  • Reut Regev – Trombone
  • Varun Das – Drums and percussion
  • Kenneth Bentley – Tuba

The musicians combine brass and woodwind arrangements with string instruments, harmonica and rhythm section to explore connections among blues, jazz and international folk traditions.

Pinecrest Uncorked – Pre-Concert Wine Tasting

Pinecrest Uncorked wine tasting experience at Pinecrest Gardens

Concertgoers age 21 and older can also participate in Pinecrest Uncorked, a pre-concert wine tasting experience featuring 12 California wines curated by Marchelle Wines and paired with light bites in the Gardens.

The VIP All Access package combines the wine tasting with an assigned seat for the Hazmat Modine concert. Pinecrest Gardens lists early VIP tasting access at 6:00 PM, with general tasting entry at 6:30 PM, followed by the Sound Sessions performance at 8:15 PM.

VIP Wine Tasting + Concert: $100 advance / $125 at the door.

Concert Only: $50 advance / $60 at the door, with assigned seating, according to the individual event listing. Other Pinecrest Gardens event pages list additional seating tiers or different at-door pricing. Published prices include processing fees. Confirm the current price during ticket selection.

Wine Tasting Only: General admission tasting begins at 6:30 PM. This option does not include admission to the concert.

The combined tasting and concert package is available in advance while supplies last. Purchasers should select an assigned seat and choose the VIP ticket option when ordering. The tasting is restricted to adults age 21 and older.

CONCERT & VIP PACKAGE TICKETS

About Sound Sessions

Presented at the outdoor Banyan Bowl Amphitheater, Pinecrest Gardens' Sound Sessions series features performances spanning blues, jazz, roots music and other contemporary musical traditions. The series provides an additional live music program alongside the Gardens' established Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens concert season.

The 2026–2027 Sound Sessions program includes Hazmat Modine on October 24, 2026, and Fernando Perdomo & Friends on May 1, 2027.

Sound Sessions sponsors and partners acknowledged by Pinecrest Gardens include Friends of Pinecrest Gardens, Marchelle Wines and Pita Weber Del Prado.

Tickets are non-refundable and subject to availability. Artist lineup, showtimes and event details are subject to change. Event and ticket information is provided by Pinecrest Gardens. Please confirm final ticket details with the venue before purchase.

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Ron Carter Headlines FREE Hollywood Real Jazz Festival November 20–21, 2026, Featuring Kandace Springs, Warren Wolf and More

Two Days of FREE Live Jazz
in Downtown Hollywood, FL!
Friday & Saturday, November 20–21, 2026
HOLLYWOOD REAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
FEATURING
Ron Carter Foursight Quartet
Kandace Springs
Warren Wolf
Nicole Yarling
Chuck Bergeron
Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Ensemble
at
ArtsPark at Young Circle
1 Young Circle
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 921-3500
FREE ADMISSION
Friday, November 20, 2026 — Festivities begin at 5 p.m.
Saturday, November 21, 2026 — Music begins at 1 p.m.
FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2026
7 PM Tree Lighting
8 PM Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Ensemble
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2026
1 PM Nicole Yarling
2 PM Warren Wolf
3:15 PM Chuck Bergeron
3:45 PM Kandace Springs
5 PM Chuck Bergeron
5:30 PM Ron Carter Foursight Quartet
7 PM — Downtown Jazz After Dark
Live jazz on multiple stages along Hollywood Boulevard and Harrison Street.

Three-time Grammy Award winner Ron Carter and his Foursight Quartet headline the Hollywood Real Jazz Festival, a free two-day celebration of live jazz featuring nationally recognized artists, South Florida talent and the next generation of musicians.

The festival lineup includes Kandace Springs, Warren Wolf, Nicole Yarling, Chuck Bergeron and the Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Ensemble, bringing together established performers and emerging musicians for a weekend of jazz in Hollywood.

Presented by SiriusXM and produced by The Rhythm Foundation for the City of Hollywood, the festival opens Friday, November 20, 2026, at 5 p.m. in conjunction with the City's annual Tree Lighting festivities. The official Tree Lighting takes place at 7 p.m., followed by a performance by the Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Ensemble at 8 p.m.

Saturday, November 21, 2026, begins at 1 p.m. with an afternoon and evening of live jazz at ArtsPark at Young Circle, featuring Nicole Yarling, Warren Wolf, Chuck Bergeron, Kandace Springs and the Ron Carter Foursight Quartet.

The festival continues with Downtown Jazz After Dark beginning at 7 p.m., featuring live music on multiple stages along Hollywood Boulevard and Harrison Street.

Admission is free. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for the outdoor ArtsPark performances. Outside food and beverages are not permitted, but food and refreshments will be available for purchase from on-site concessions.

ArtsPark at Young Circle is a 10-acre arts and entertainment destination in downtown Hollywood, located at Hollywood Boulevard and US 1. The park offers year-round programming in music, visual arts and community events. The venue is plastic and foam free, and single-use containers are prohibited inside the park.

SiriusXM presenting sponsor

SiriusXM, presenting sponsor of the Hollywood Real Jazz Festival, is one of North America's leading audio entertainment companies, offering satellite radio and streaming services featuring music, sports, news, talk, comedy and podcasts. Its music programming includes dedicated jazz channels such as Real Jazz and Watercolors, along with Bluesville, providing listeners with access to established performers, contemporary artists and recordings across multiple generations. Through its curated music programming, SiriusXM connects audiences with a broad range of musical styles and artists.

The Rhythm Foundation

The Rhythm Foundation was founded with the goal of increasing international awareness through live music. Special focus is given to cultures connecting to South Florida audiences, including music from Latin America, Brazil, the Caribbean, Africa and Europe. The organization works to strengthen communities through shared cultural experiences.

City of Hollywood Florida

The City of Hollywood, founded in 1925 by Joseph Young, is a coastal city in Broward County located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Known for its 2.5-mile oceanfront Broadwalk and ArtsPark at Young Circle, the city offers a mix of historic charm, beaches and community-focused cultural programming.

VISITING HOLLYWOOD FOR THE FESTIVAL?

Make a weekend of the Hollywood Real Jazz Festival! Explore Hollywood's historic downtown, restaurants, shops, and nearby Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. For information about accommodations, dining, attractions, and activities, visit Visit Hollywood Florida at https://visithollywoodfl.com/.

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Monday, October 19, 2026

Fort Lauderdale Native Matt Parker Returns with Sugarfoot Stomp by The Candy Shop Boys, Out October 30 on BYNK Records

A Century of American Jazz, Blues and Double Meanings — Rediscovered in 21 Songs

On October 30, 2026, BYNK Records will release Sugarfoot Stomp by The Candy Shop Boys, the New York band heard and seen in the film John Wick, with Fort Lauderdale native Matt Parker on tenor saxophone.

The record gathers twenty-one songs from a century of coded American music, from King Oliver and Cab Calloway to Irving Berlin: songs that slipped stories of sex, drugs and trouble past the censors of their day. The band played them for years in New York's burlesque rooms, recorded them in 2013, and the sessions sat on a hard drive until now. Dr. Reggie Quinerly wrote the liner notes.

Parker grew up in South Florida, where his mentor Jimmy Cavallo first invited him on stage at age 14 at P.J. Doogie’s. After more than twenty years as a working saxophonist in New York, he's planning regular trips back to South Florida to perform. Follow Matt Parker for updates on new music and upcoming South Florida performances.

Pre-save Sugarfoot Stomp: https://orcd.co/0xdn3xr
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The band's story: thecandyshopboys.com
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Sunday, October 18, 2026

Florida Jazz Artists Represented on JazzWeek Charts for October 19, 2026

Jazz & Blues Florida congratulates these Florida-related artists represented on this week’s JazzWeek National Airplay Charts of October 19, 2026 at https://www.jazzweek.com/charts/. The weekly chart, dated Monday, reflects airplay from the prior week’s Monday–Wednesday reporting period.

The Jazz & Blues Florida review identified Florida connections among artists appearing in the Jazz Chart, Increased Airplay, Most Added and Chartbound sections. Florida connections are limited to documented birth, upbringing, education, residency, university faculty appointments, Florida-based ensembles or substantial long-term professional ties to the state.

JazzWeek Charts: https://www.jazzweek.com/charts/

JAZZ CHART

Antonio Adolfo (#3) – Long-term South Florida professional and educational connection; operated a music school in Hollywood, Florida.

Emmet Cohen (#6) – Born in Miami; graduated from the University of Miami Frost School of Music.

Ulysses Owens Jr. and Generation Y (#7) – Ulysses Owens Jr. was born and raised in Jacksonville.

Bobby Watson (#11; Most Added +9) – Graduated from the University of Miami music program.

Carmen Lundy (#21) – Born in Miami; earned her Bachelor of Music in Studio Music and Jazz from the University of Miami.

Cécile McLorin Salvant (#26) – Born and raised in Miami.

Jeff Rupert Quartet (#33) – Jeff Rupert is Pegasus Professor and Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Central Florida in Orlando.

Arturo Sandoval (#34) – Long-term South Florida resident; former faculty member at Florida International University.

Most Added:

The Flying Horse Big Band (+20) – University of Central Florida's premier jazz ensemble, based in Orlando and directed by Jeff Rupert.

David Champagne (+12) – Jacksonville-based trumpeter; Douglas Anderson School of the Arts alumnus who earned bachelor's and master's degrees in jazz studies from the University of North Florida.

Chartbound:

Kelly Green Quartet – Kelly Green was born and raised in Orlando and earned her bachelor's degree from the University of North Florida in Jacksonville.

About the JazzWeek National Airplay Charts: JazzWeek's weekly charts measure reported radio airplay of current jazz releases. Participating jazz radio stations and programs submit the number of times they played each eligible release during the reporting week, and JazzWeek combines those reported spins to determine the national rankings. The charts measure radio airplay—not sales, streaming numbers, downloads, or listener voting.

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Saturday, October 17, 2026

BUDDY GUY 90 Tour Comes to West Palm Beach's Kravis Center October 24, 2026 with Special Guest Selwyn Birchwood


ONLY SOUTH FLORIDA SHOW THIS TOUR!

Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 7:30p
Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall
Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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Nine-time Grammy Award winner Buddy Guy brings his Buddy Guy 90 Tour to Dreyfoos Hall at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Also appearing this night will be Florida's own, Selwyn Birchwood, as special guest.

At 90 years old, BUDDY GUY stands as one of the most influential guitarists in American music. As a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and a pioneer of Chicago’s explosive West Side sound, BUDDY GUY remains a guiding force for generations of rock and blues legends. He has earned a Lifetime Achievement GRAMMY®, 38 Blues Music Awards, the Billboard Century Award, the Presidential National Medal of Arts, and the Kennedy Center Honor. Rolling Stone ranked him #23 on its list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time,” underscoring his unmatched impact on modern music.

Born in 1936 to a sharecropper’s family in rural Louisiana, Guy arrived in Chicago in 1957 and went on to reshape the sound of the electric guitar through groundbreaking work with Chess Records and influential recordings of his own. His recent achievements include a 2019 GRAMMY® win for The Blues Is Alive and Well and the acclaimed PBS American Masters documentary Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away. Today, as he celebrates 90 years, BUDDY GUY remains an American music icon—one of the last living architects of the electric blues tradition. 

Touring Band - Not Confirmed For This Show
Ric Hall (Ric Jaz) — Guitar
Orlando Wright — Bass
Dan Souvigny — Keyboards and piano
Tom Hambridge — Drums

Joinging Buddy this night will be Selwyn Birchwood, an Alligator Records recording artist and winner of the 2013 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, where he also received the Albert King Guitarist of the Year Award. Born in Orlando and based in the Tampa Bay area, Birchwood developed his distinctive approach to contemporary blues under the mentorship of veteran bluesman Sonny Rhodes. His music combines traditional electric blues with elements of funk, soul and rock, featuring his powerful vocals, original songwriting, guitar and lap steel playing. His sixth Alligator Records album, Electric Swamp Funkin' Blues, was released in March 2026. The pairing with Buddy Guy has particular significance: Birchwood has credited seeing Guy perform in Orlando during his teenage years as a defining moment in his decision to pursue the blues. Now, more than two decades later, Birchwood returns to the stage as a special guest of one of his earliest musical influences.

About the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts:
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a nonprofit organization and one of South Florida’s premier cultural destinations, located in downtown West Palm Beach. Since 1992, the Kravis Center has presented the finest in live entertainment, showcasing internationally acclaimed artists in music, comedy, dance, Broadway, and more. As part of its nonprofit mission, the Kravis Center has welcomed millions of students to its comprehensive arts education programs. Students of all ages can participate in workshops, classes, and special events, as well as access free and reduced-price tickets for those who might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience live performances. 



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