Gold Coast Jazz Closes Season with Brian Lynch in Concert May 8, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale

Season Finale of the

Gold Coast Jazz

~  2023-2024 Jazz Concert Series  ~

BRIAN LYNCH QUINTET

Celebrating the Art Form of Classical Jazz

and The Great American Songbook

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | 7:45pm

BRIAN LYNCH QUINTET

The Songbooks

at the

Broward Center for the Performing Arts

Amaturo Theater

201 SW 5th Ave.

Ft. Lauderdale FL 33312
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Brian Lynch, trumpeter, brings to his music an unparalleled depth and breadth of experience. An honored graduate of two of the jazz world’s most distinguished academies, Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers and the Horace Silver Quintet, he has received wide acclaim during his long tenures with Latin Jazz legend Eddie Palmieri and straight ahead jazz master Phil Woods. He has also been a valued collaborator with jazz artists such as Benny Golson, Toshiko Akiyoshi, and Charles McPherson; Latin music icons as diverse as Chucho Valdés, Hector LaVoe and Lila Downs; and pop luminaries such as Prince. As a bandleader and recording artist he has released over 20 critically acclaimed CDs featuring his distinctive composing and arranging, and toured the world with various ensembles reflecting the wide sweep of his music. He is Professor of Studio Music and Jazz at the Frost School of Music, University of Miami as well as conducting clinics and workshops at prestigious institutions of learning the world over.

With Brian Lynch leading on trumpet, alongside Marcus Strickland (tenor Saxophone); Martin Bejerano (Piano); Chuck Bergeron (bass) and Jacob Smith (drums).

And what a great season it was!

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The Gold Coast Jazz Society is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of jazz music through a mainstage concert series, free community concerts, educational programs, a jazz scholarship program and musical services provided by the Gold Coast Jazz Society Band. For more information go to www.goldcoastjazz.org.

Funding for this organization is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council. This program is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. Concert sponsors include American National Bank, Funding Arts Broward, Helen Ingham Foundation and the Mary Porter Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward.

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Sunshine Jazz Organization Shines On The 1st Friday In Miami w/ Yvette Norwood Quartet & Federico Britos In Concert On May 3, 2024

Sunshine Jazz Organization

Preserving A Legacy And

Illuminating The Future

Of Jazz Music!

Friday, May 3, 2024 | 8-11p

Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater

(Celebrating 110 Years of Culture in the City!)

819 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33136

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Award-winning jazz vocalist, recording and international touring artist, songwriter, the Recording Academy voting member, and founder/director of the Palm Beach International Jazz Festival, Yvette Norwood-Tiger, is a Detroit, Michigan native who hails from a family of musicians. Yvette performs with vocally clean and pure interpretations, while emphasizing intonation and storytelling. Her vocal styling and texture are often compared to that of Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. In addition to jazz standards, her repertoire includes the Great American Songbook, standards, bebop, and Latin jazz. She also performs jazz songs in other languages.

There is no greater proof of the universality of jazz and classical music than that which embodies the career and life work of Federico Britos. This titan of the violin, who is as equally adept within the world of jazz music as he is in the classical realm, has built a solid reputation throughout the Southern Hemisphere of the Americas. Serving as principal chair, soloist, and ultimately Concertmaster with some of the great symphony orchestras of Uruguay, Venezuela, Peru, Cuba, and United States (Miami), Federico has toured extensively throughout the Americas and Europe. He would, in time, not only perform with some of Latin America's greatest musicians, such as Astor Piazzolla, Horacio Salgan, Bola de Nieve, Cachao, Joao Gilberto, Dorival Caimi, Vinicio de Moraes, Armando Manzanero and Tania Libertad. He would also have the opportunity to share his outstanding talent with Dizzy Gillespie, Dexter Gordon, Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, Woody Herman, Benny Goodman, Bucky Pizzarelli, Charlie Haden, Ken Peplowski, Eddie Higgins and Charlie Byrd. He has toured Europe with the Hot Club USA and Franck Vignola.

Federico has performed at various Jazz Festivals, such as: Montreux Jazz Festival; San Francisco Jazz Festival; International Jazz Festival in Espoo, Finland; Bern and Basile Jazz Festival (Switzerland); North Carolina Jazz Festival; New Bern Jazz Festival; Miami Jazz Festival; Boca Raton Jazz Festival; Puerto Rico Jazz Fest; Regatta Bar Jazz Festival (Boston); Summit Jazz Festival (Denver, Colorado); A Celebration of American Fiddle Music (Troy, NY); Django Reinhardt Festival at Birdland Jazz Club in New York and Miami Beach World Music Festival. He played as a special guest in The Grappelli Legacy on December 1998 at Carnegie Hall on the first anniversary of Stephane Grappelli's disappearance.

More information at www.SunshineJazz.org plus FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM. Sunshine Jazz Organization programming is presented with support of Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and Cultural Affairs Council, Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. SJO Events are ADA Compliant.

 

Our mission is to foster and enhance jazz talent by sponsoring workshops, concerts and lectures for aspiring and established jazz musicians, as well as to maintain the archives of audio and video related to jazz music. Sunshine Jazz also provides a jazz musicians' referral service, produces concert tours, commissions jazz recordings, publishes the monthly newsletter, The Sunshine Jazz Messenger, and is the established Florida link for jazz societies internationally.

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Bridget Kelly Band Returns with the Rockin' Blues to Jack's in Naples April 28, 2024 for Sunday Afternoon Show - Women in Blues Showcase Announced for May

Everyone Loves The Music and

the Food at Jack's!

The Bridget Kelly Band, a dynamic musical ensemble hailing from Florida, brings a fresh and authentic sound to the jazz and blues scene. Known for their captivating performances, this talented group predominantly showcases their own original compositions, infusing each note with a unique blend of creativity and passion. Led by the charismatic Bridget Kelly, their music resonates with a soulful energy that captivates audiences across the Sunshine State and beyond. With a commitment to delivering exceptional uplifting live experiences, The four-piece band stands out as a must-see act for those seeking a genuine and engaging journey through the vibrant world of good time rockin' blues.

Bridget Kelly - Vocals

Tim Fik - Guitar/Vocals

Curtis Lyons Jr. - Drums

Greg Mullins Sr. - Bass

Sunday, April 28, 2024 | 1pm | No Cover

Jack's Seafood Bar & Grill

975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd, 

Naples, FL 34110 

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SAVE THE DATE!

Sunday, May 19, 2024 | 2-7p

Women in Blues Showcase 

at

Heartwood Soundstage

619 South Main Street
Gainesville, FL 32601

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(352) 258-8557

TICKETS & INFO

• Barbara Armbrecht, Gainesville, FL

• Cindy Bear, Jacksonville, FL

• Sunny Bleau, Oxford, MI

• Gayle Harrod, Baltimore, MD

• Kiersi Joli,  Nashville, TN

• Bridget Kelly, Gainesville, FL

• Sarah Menefee, Bloomington, IN

• Niecie, Detroit, MI

• Beth Reid-Grigsby, Sacramento, CA

• Sheba the Mississippi Queen,  Ocala, FL

• Nicole Wagner, Keystone Heights, FL

• Marie Williams, Gainesville, FL

The backing band will include:

 Christine Alexander of Pensacola, FL on drums, 

CC Wilson of Baltimore, MD on bass, 

and Doug Deming of Bradenton, FL on guitar.

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JUST ANNOUNCED!

Monday, May 27, 2024 | 11a-5p

Myakka River Blues Festival

11a-noon: Acoustic Blues

Noon-1: Delta Swamp Rats

1:30-3p: Backtrack Blues Band

3:30-5p: Bridget Kelly Band

at

Snook Haven

5000 East Venice Avenue 

Venice, FL 34292

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Facebook Event Page - Invite your friends!

And so much more on the horizon!

NOW BOOKING 2024-25 CLUBS, 

CONCERTS & FESTIVALS WORLDWIDE

Booking Contact: 

www.road-dawg.com/andbridget-kelly-band

Click HERE for complete current schedule.

 

MORE INFO AT

BridgetKellyband.com

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*REMINDER - FREE Blues Today!* Blues on the Patio Series in Gainesville at A. Quinn Jones Museum Sunday, February 25, 2024

 Back Patio or Front Porch...

 "The front porch was where everything went down, 

where people played music, told stories, sang, 

laughed, and cried. It was the heart of the

community, and the blues was its heartbeat."

- Taj Mahal

Sunday, April 28, 2024 | 7-9pm | FREE

DOUBLEDUCE

JW GILMORE & DALTON JAMES

at the

A. Quinn Jones Museum & 

Cultural Center

1013 NW 7th Ave

Gainesville FL 32601

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The Blues are the roots of African American music today. On The Patio, a bi-monthly series, features local and regional Blues artists. This series  provides a network of association for area Blues lovers and build upon the Blues Education program by encouraging youth participation. Admission is FREE! 

JW Gilmore is a master storyteller, a demon on the harp, a well-versed musician and, above all, a showman extraordinaire. From slow dirty Blues to frenetic swing, JW keeps audiences laughing, smiling and dancing into the night. He has been playing harmonica for over 20 years, from Baton Rouge to Ft. Lauderdale, playing with greats like Tabby Thomas, Chris Thomas King, Louisiana Red, Todd Hart, and Joey Gilmore. JW is a Blues performer that takes to heart the legacy of the legendary bluesmen that have come before him. He’s much more Muddy than Stevie Ray, more Little Walter than Eric Clapton, he plays a pure Blues rather than rock versions of Blues classics. Joined by Dalton James from Central Florida on guitar this evening. And the weather is going to be PERFECT! 

The A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center, housed in the former Jones Family home at 1013 NW 7th Avenue in Gainesville, Serves as a tribute to one of the most influential educators in the history of Alachua County. The Museum features a permanent exhibit on “Prof” Jones, the people and places of the Fifth Avenue/Pleasant Street neighborhood, and houses a collection of oral histories centering on the African-American experience in Gainesville.

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North Central Florida Blues Society

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NCFBS BIG EVENT!

Sunday, May 19, 2024 | 2-7p

Women in Blues Showcase 

at

Heartwood Soundstage

619 South Main Street
Gainesville, FL 32601

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(352) 258-8557

TICKETS & INFO

• Barbara Armbrecht, Gainesville, FL

• Cindy Bear, Jacksonville, FL

• Sunny Bleau, Oxford, MI

• Gayle Harrod, Baltimore, MD

• Kiersi Joli,  Nashville, TN

• Bridget Kelly, Gainesville, FL

• Sarah Menefee, Bloomington, IN

• Niecie, Detroit, MI

• Beth Reid-Grigsby, Sacramento, CA

• Sheba the Mississippi Queen,  Ocala, FL

• Nicole Wagner, Keystone Heights, FL

• Marie Williams, Gainesville, FL

The backing band will include:

 Christine Alexander of Pensacola, FL on drums, 

CC Wilson of Baltimore, MD on bass, 

and Doug Deming of Bradenton, FL on guitar.

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SHEBA THE MISSISSIPPI QUEEN To Perform at Dunnellon BoomTown Days Saturday April 13, 2024

The Blues.

Sheba has lived them.

Now she sings them.

Saturday, April 13, 2024 | Noon-2pm

Keith Caton Blues Band

w/ SPECIAL GUEST, 1-2pm

SHEBA THE MISSISSIPPI QUEEN

at

Dunnellon BoomTown Days

Cedar Street (Hiway 40) Stage

Downtown Dunnellon

(Near Grumbles House)

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SAVE THE DATE!

Sunday, MAY 19, 2024

North Central Florida Blues Society’s 

6th annual Women in Blues Showcase

TICKETS & INFO

For any blues fan, catching Sheba The Mississippi Queen's live show is a must! With a soulful voice that can move mountains and a stage presence that captivates, Sheba brings the authentic spirit of the blues to  life. Her performances are a dynamic blend of raw emotion and skillful  musicianship, creating an unforgettable experience for the audience.  Whether she's belting out a classic or introducing her own powerful  originals, Sheba's passion for the blues shines through.

Watch for Sheba The Mississippi Queen performing at a venue near you, or request your favorite club or festival to book her, and immerse yourself in the heart and soul of the blues scene in Florida!

Sheba is currently looking to book additional shows around the Sautee Nacooche date in March for the trip up and back, so this a chance for Georgia clubs to bring the realist real blues to their stage. 

The Bluesmen:

Keith Caton – Guitars

Bob Black – Bass Guitar

Ernesto Pierson – Drums

Now Booking Clubs, Concerts

and Festivals for 2024-25

CONTACT:

(352)804-3697

ShebaBlue@bellsouth.net

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Sheba headlining at Bo Diddley Plaza in Gainesville to
open Downtown Festival & Art Show 2022
Photo Credit - Cindy Oliver

THIS IS THE BLUES

Sheba's latest release is garnering great

airplay and review recognition. 

Roots Music Report's Duane Verh

rated it at 4-Stars and

noted in his review that the CD presents

 "blues with power and old-school savvy."

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England's TOP Jive & Swing Band, the JIVE ACES, Florida Tour Starts Tomorrow Night (Thursday) w/ Stops at The Lyric, The Coliseum, The Boca Black Box, and Artis-Naples!

They're Going to Lift Your Soles

and Your Spirits!

BACK IN FLORIDA FOR 4 HOT NIGHTS!

The Jive Aces, a jive and swing band from the UK, known for their 

high-energy jive, swing music, and a phenomenal stage show. 

You will be compelled to dance and sing along!

Described by Britain's Got Talent judge, Alisha Dixon as 

"joyful to watch "and even made Simon Cowell smile! 

The Jive Aces’ repertoire stretches from the classic tunes of the 

Swing Era to the glitz of the Rat Pack, with a dash of R & B, 

swing and jazz. You’ll hear songs that range from “That Old

Black Magic” to “Over the Rainbow” to “Nothin’s too Good

 for My Baby,” with songs made famous by Cab Calloway, 

Benny Goodman, Louis Prima, Bobby Darin,

Louis Armstrong, Sammy Davis Jr. and Ella Fitzgerald,

as well as original songs taken from their albums. 

The Jive Aces show at the Coliseum in

St. Pete was the BEST show I saw in 2017!

- Charlie Boyer, Jazz Blues Florida

Thursday, April 11, 2024 | 7pm

LYRIC THEATER

59 SW Flagler Avenue, Stuart, FL 34994

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ORCHESTRA SEATING IS SOLD OUT!

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Sunday, April 14, 2024 | 8pm

SWING GANG TAMPA BAY 

DANCE NIGHT

at

The Coliseum Ballroom

535 4th Ave N

St. Petersburg FL 33701 

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Early Bird Discount Tickets (March 10-24) - $29

Pre-Event Advance Tickets (March 25 – April 8) - $32

Week of Event Tickets (April 9 – 14) - $35

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"The Jive Aces show at the Coliseum in

St. Pete was the BEST show I saw in 2017!"

- Charlie Boyer, Jazz Blues Florida

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 | 7:30pm

Boca Black Box 
Center for the Arts

8221 Glades Road #10

Boca Raton, FL 33434

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Tuesday, April 17, 2024 | 6pm

Tuesday, April 17, 2024 | 8:30pm

ARTIS - Naples
Daniels Pavilion
5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard

Naples, FL 34108
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ONLY ONE TIX AVAILABLE for this show!

TICKETS - 8:30pm

Jive Aces 

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FIVE WEEK TOUR OF THE STATES!

Mar 30  Grace Hall, Pasadena, CA 

Apr 3 - Swingin' Double Bill, Williamsburg, VA 

Apr 4 - Birdland Jazz Club, New York, NY    

Apr 5 - The Suffolk Theatre, Riverhead, NY    

Apr 6 - Gottaswing Dance, Glen Echo, MD    

Apr 7 - Dance FXGB, Fredricksburg VA    

Apr 8 - The Tin Pan, Richmond, VA 

Apr 9 - Middle C Jazz Club, Charlotte, NC    

Apr 11 - Lyric Theatre, Stuart, FL    

Apr 14 - St. Petersburg, FL    

Apr 16 - Boca Raton, FL    

Apr 17 - Naples, FL    

Apr 17 - Naples, FL    

Apr 21 - Rockabilly Weekender, Las Vegas, NV

Apr 23 - Herb Alpert's Vibrato Jazz & Grill, Bel Air, CA    

Apr 24 - Firehouse Swing Dance, San Diego, CA      

Apr 26 - The Grape, Ventura, CA    

Apr 27 - The Cicada Club, Los Angeles, CA    

Apr 28 - Street Swing Productions Dance, Orange, CA    

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