A Festival of Jazz,
Food, Drinks, Art
and More...
Saturday, March 19, 2022 ~ 4-10pm
Apopka Amphitheater
3710 Jason Dwelley Pkwy
Apopka, FL 32712
Osborne’s solo career has brought him four grammy nominations, five gold and platinum albums, including his debut self entitled album ” Jeffrey Osborne”, “Stay with Me Tonight” and “Only Human”.He scored an international hit with “On the Wings of Love” in 1982. After his six albums released on A&M during the ’80s, he moved to Arista for Only Human (1990), then switched to a series of independent labels. His releases during the 2000s included ” That’s for Sure” (2000) and “Music Is Life” (2003), as well as cover albums ” From the Soul “(2005) and “A Time for Love” (2013). His latest project entitled “Worth It All” was released in 2018 on Artistry Music. This project was written and produced by Jeffrey Osborne, with the exception of one song entitled ” Work It” which was co-written with his son Jeffrey Osborne Jr. who also performed on the track with him. This project, inspired by the late great George Duke has taken Osborne back to his deep R&B roots.
The double Grammy nominated ensemble features the extraordinary June Kuramoto on koto (“The world’s greatest koto player” – Stanley Clarke), leader/producer Dan Kuramoto on winds/shakuhachi, Hawaiian Kimo Cornwell (Al Jarreau/Maze/Kalapana) keyboards, Dean Cortez (Boz Skaggs/Caldera/Willie Bobo) bass, and super drummer Land Richards (Hubert Laws/Gladys Knight/ Earth Wind and Fire/Stevie Wonder/Sonny Stitt).
Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, Nestor Torres moved to New York City, where he pursued Classical flute studies at Mannes School of Music, Jazz at Berklee College of Music and Classical and Jazz at New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. During that time he also learned to improvise in the ‘Charanga’ Cuban Dance Music genre, which helped shape and develop Torres’ unique melodic and danceable style.
This rhythmic and mellifluous sound evolution remains apart in a class by itself with 4 Latin Grammy nominations, one Grammy nomination and one Latin Grammy Award. In addition to 18 solo recordings, Torres’ unique collaborations with diverse artists such as Gloria Estefan, Kenny Loggins, Dave Mathews, Paquito d’Rivera, Herbie Hancock, Arturo Sandoval and Tito Puente; as well as performances with the Cleveland, Singapore, and New World Symphony Orchestras among many others, are testament to his remarkable versatility and artistry. 2017 brought two diverse album releases for Torres; the Latin Grammy Nominated – “Jazz Flute Traditions”, a spectacular tribute to his jazz flute mentors and influences, and “del Caribe, soy!”, a collection of classical compositions by Latin American composers, including the great Puerto Rican icon Rafael Hernandez, alongside contemporary works written for Torres by Tania Leon and Miguel del Aguila. This relentless exploration of musical possibilities without boundaries led to a recent concerto commission by Mariano Morales for a world premiere with Torres and The Lynn Philharmonic. In May 2021 Torres recorded his much-awaited second classical album. The album was produced under the direction of the highly recognized and multi-Grammy winning Russian/Polish (Uruguayan born) classical composer and conductor Jose Serebrier.
National recording artist and saxophonist Dee Lucas has been steadily growing his brand and fan base beginning with “Remembrance “in 2004. Thereafter, it has been a steady showcase of unique stylings with “Something to Ride 2”(2007), “Standing Room Only” (2010), “Rebirth of the Smooth “(2012), “The Smooth Factor” (2014), “Going Deeper” (2016), “The Sweet Spot” (2017), & “Going Left” (2018). His new 2020 release “The Time Is Now” marks his best work to date, it marks his 9th worldwide release and 8th studio recording. It features some of the best producers in the business: Adam Hawley, David P. Stevens, and Lew Laing, Jr. This project has already produced 4 radio singles on the smooth jazz & R&B charts. It’s current single Full Tilt’ featuring guitarist Blake Aaron is an immediate favorite among smooth jazz fans worldwide and is currently positioned on several smooth jazz charts.
Acclaimed international Jazz and Soul vocalist Lori Williams is turning a corner. In possession of a most impressive resume as a performing artist, music educator, songwriter, producer, vocalist and musical theater actress, her reputation and level of respect are top shelf and unimpeachable. Many aspiring singers and vocal students look up to Lori as well – be it in classrooms, the multiple church, community and concert choirs she conducts, or the clinics she runs through her organization – Positive Music for Positive Minds (PositiveMusicPM.org / PMPM). Her annual summer vocal jazz symposium and tour have taken her to Europe (Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Russia, Switzerland, Czech Republic, and Ukraine), Japan and across the USA, performing in festivals and conducting vocal jazz workshops.
ZnL Productions (formerly Steglich Ross and Associates) is a joint venture between to long time friends, Zita Steglich-Ross and Lori L. Burke, bringing their passion for music along with their event, conference and festival planning and execution expertise to host the Apopka International Jazz Festival (formerly Orlando International Jazz Festival). These ladies will host the 2nd Annual Apopka International Jazz Festival Saturday, March 19, 2022.
Building on the solid foundation of the successful February 2020 festival, we will bring, internationally known musical entertainers, local bands, diverse food vendors and fine art and crafts to the beautiful Apopka Amphitheater. This one day event is expected to draw a few thousand attendees and will be promoted regionally and nationally. Our mission is support youth programs in the City of Apopka that are interested in the arts. ZnL Productions has 501c3 certification.
Please note: ZnL Productions is committed to hosting live Covid smart events. We will maximize touchless ticketing and increased disinfecting protocols. We will adhere to local government, and mandate face masks for all attendees and staff.
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