Monday, June 24, 2013

Pinecrest Gardens Jazz Series 2013-14 Season Announced – Save-Your-Seat Event This Saturday


SELECT-YOUR-SEAT EVENT FOR THE
2013-14 JAZZ SEASON
This Saturday, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. join us in the Banyan Bowl for mimosas, croissants and the opportunity to select-your-own-seat for the upcoming jazz season. Our Banyan Bowl has just been refitted with brand new beautiful seating, and now you have an opportunity to select your preferred row and seat number at a subscription savings of over 25% in advance of individual ticket sales. This year our jazz nights come alive with a seven concert series showcasing a broad spectrum of jazz genres, from Big Band to Brazilian Samba, from Swing to Steel Drums.
Hot nights, cool jazz…great times!

FULL SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON LINE FOR PURCHASE
South Florida Jazz Orchestra featuring jazz vocalist sensation Kate Reid in an evening of Swing, Song and Big Band Favorites
October 26, 8PM (A KCC PRODUCTION)
“One hell of a big band.” JAZZIZ Magazine

Returning with their big-sound for a BIG opening night is the renown SOUTH FLORIDA JAZZ ORCHESTRA, a “world-class” sixteen piece Big Band that comprises some of the best jazz musicians, studio musicians, and jazz educators in the South-East United States.

Sammy Figueroa presents Sally’s Tomato; A Tribute to the Music of Cal Tjader
November 16, 8PM
“Sammy has played with everyone from Miles Davis to Mariah Carey,…he advances the bright ideal of Latin Jazz” NY Times

Sally’s Tomato will replicate Tjader’s music from the ‘60s and ‘70s and make it soar, with exciting vibraphone cadences and percussion breaks from the man who has been hailed by Larry Rosen as “the best percussionist in the world”.

Maria Rivas
December 14, 8PM
(A KCC PRODUCTION)
"...some of the most exotic, sensuous, and beautiful music your ears will have the pleasure of enjoying. Maria's voice is seductive." Reece Erlich, Jazzcorner.com

Back by popular demand, Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens welcomes Venezuela’s premier contemporary vocalist in an evening of jazz standards from Europe and South America and the sultry sounds of Brazilian Bossa Nova .

Leon Foster Thomas -- Steel Pan Virtuoso in a Night of Tropical Splendor
January 11, 8PM
“Riveting, his artistry as unrivaled and his stage personality as dominant." New York Amsterdam News

He is one of the most dynamic talents out of the Caribbean. Hailing from Trinidad and Tobago, Leon “Foster” Thomas has already left an indelible mark in the music arena as a performer, recording artist and songwriter.

Batuke Samba Funk: A Celebration of Brazilian Carnival and Samba-Jazz Fusion
February 15, 8PM (A KCC PRODUCTION)
“Red hot, Diogo is one of the most recognized and accomplished Brazilian musicians.” Manny Meland, MiamiArtZine

If you like Funk, Afro Beat and Brazilian music, this is the right band for you. Batuke creates a “groovy” atmosphere with their unique and steamy Brazilian sound.

Shelly Berg and the Frost Concert Jazz Band--Piano Virtuosity with a Big Band Bonanza
March 15, 8PM
"Shelly Berg is one of the finest pianists around in the early 21st century playing modern mainstream jazz.” Scott Yanow, All About Jazz

He's a composer, arranger, educator, conductor, and jazz piano virtuoso and his CDs have garnered critical acclaim. The Frost Concert Jazz Band under the direction of Dante Luciani has been the University of Miami’s premiere large jazz ensemble for over 30 years. Experience a night that runs the gamut from beautiful ballads to exciting and dynamic swing.

Ed Calle Big Band presents “A Tribute to George Gershwin" & Legends of the Sax
April 5, 8PM

“Ed Calle has virtually flawless technique, outstanding control” Skip Spratt
Ed Calle is arguably the best saxophonist around! Join this two time Grammy Award nominated artist, his Big Band and the Miami String Project in a tribute to the greatest saxophone legends throughout the ages and a very special tribute to George Gershwin in this guaranteed-to-be memorable, final performance of the jazz season! 

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When you buy a subscription you are guaranteed your preferred seat for all concerts, and receive a generous discount from single ticket pricing.

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