Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Nate Najar - Keeping the Bossa Beat Through the Summer Heat in Central Florida

Take a Trip...
And Never Leave Your Seat

Saturday, May, 11, 2024 | 7:30p
Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts
Presents
LOVE & BOSSA NOVA 
FEATURING DANIELA SOLEDADE 
at
Casa Feliz Historic Home Museum
656 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
  MAP 
WEBSITE  (407)628-8196
SOLD OUT!

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Tuesday, MAY 14, 2024 | 7pm | FREE
LOVE & BOSSA NOVA 
FEATURING DANIELA SOLEDADE 
and THE NATE NAJAR QUARTET
INTERMEZZO COFFEE & COCKTAILS
1111 Central Ave, St. 
Petersburg, FL 33705
MAP   (727)873-6664
Expect a packed house, as is usual.

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Thursday, June 13, 2024 |7-8:30p
Blue Bamboo Art Center presents 
Daniela Soledade and Nate Najar's
Love and Bossa Nova
at the
Winter Park Library
1052 W Morse Blvd
Winter Park, FL 32789 

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Friday, September 9, 2024 | 8pm
Daniela Soledade's
Brazilian Dream
w/ Nate Najar
at the
Boca Black Box 
Center for the Arts
8221 Glades Road #10
Boca Raton, FL 33434
WEBSITE  (561)483-9036

Summer Touring:
May 31: West Texas Jazz Party, Odessa TX
Aug 15: Virginia Beach, VA
Sep 13: Paris, France
Sep 20: Isle of Wright Jazz Weekend, UK
MORE BEING ADDED!

International Brazilian music star Daniela Soledade and virtuoso guitarist Nate Najar transport you to tropical Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with intimate evenings of Bossa Nova music.

 Rio de Janeiro native Daniela Soledade is a rising star among legends in the Brazilian music scene. An heir to the throne of Bossa Nova, Soledade is highly acclaimed for her poignantly expressive vocal style and hyper-intimate aesthetic. Her debut album, “A Moment of You” was released in 2019 on Blue Line Music Records, and her second full-length album "Pretty World" was released in 2022. 

Nate Najar is one of this decade’s finest modern jazz guitarists. He is a player who uses a distinctive technique to convey his artistic prowess, and the result is music that is swinging, emotional, and inventive. Rick Andersen of the All Music Guide called Nate "one of the most consistently interesting and stylish young guitarists on the jazz scene…".

 
MANAGEMENT AND BOOKING: 
Ron Moss - Musician’s Services Inc. 
(213)760-9781 

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Sunday, May 5, 2024

Miami Beach's Summertime Jazz is Hot & FREE in the Liberty Plaza Jazz Series - Manuel Orza Concert May 11, 2024


Collins Park Neighborhood Assoc.
and
City of Miami Beach presents
Liberty Plaza Jazz Series

Manuel Orza

Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 5-7p | FREE
Liberty Plaza
2200 Liberty Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Parking – Collins Park Parking Garage, 340 23rd St, 
One block north of The Bass Museum. 
Bring the whole family!

Manuel Orza finished his studies in Amadeo Roldan  Conservatory (Havana Cuba) in 1989 and has played with: Terry Bozzio, Jose Feliciano, Simon Stockhausen, Horacio Hernandez, Michael Riessler, Robby Ameen, Gloval Vicion, Julio Barreto, Ravi Coltrane, Roy Hargrove, Arturo Sandoval, Michel Portal, Markus Stockhausen, Alfredo de la Fé, "New York All Stars",  Mercado Negro, Jimmy Bosch, Dave Valentin, El Canario, Giovanni Hidalgo, Robert Vilera, Issac Delgado, Guajiro Miraval, Ayme Nuviola, Amaury Gutierrez, Cheo Feliciano, Celia Cruz, Tito Nieves, Rey de la Paz, Ray Sepulveda, Andy Montanez, Mercado Negro, Calixto Oviedo, Francisco (Pancho) Cespedes and many more. 

With his 2024 release, All Day Jazz, with Tal Cohen – Piano, David Fernandez – Sax, and Rey Monroig – Drums, Manuel further establishes his solid base as the bass in the new Miami sound.



Enjoy a vibrant mix of jazz music outdoors at the Liberty Plaza Jazz Series. This free, five-concert series takes place on select Saturdays throughout 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Liberty Plaza next to the Bass Museum. Presented by the Collins Park Neighborhood Association and The City of Miami Beach, the series offers a chance to unwind and experience the talents of local and regional jazz artists. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, gather your friends and family, and settle in for an evening of live jazz. Convenient parking is available at the Collins Park Parking Garage, located one block north of the venue.

The upcoming lineup for the Liberty Plaza Jazz Series features:
June 8: James McCoy
September 14: Ben Beal
September 21: John Daversa
Please note that the performance schedule is subject to change.

FOR MORE INFO:
Kimberly Chmura
305-332-2623

Global Arts Project is a nonprofit organization that offers a voice for promoting a vibrant cultural community by facilitating, empowering and advocating for the performing arts. We organize a variety of events that bring people together, create volunteering opportunities, and help make a difference in the community.
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Saturday, May 4, 2024

Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center Jazz Series Presents GLENN CRYTZER on Friday, May 10, 2024


GLENN CRYTZER QUARTET
Presented by
Sidney & Berne Davis
Art Center Jazz Series 
 Sidney & Berne Davis 
Art Center's
Grand Atrium
2301 First Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901

SERIES FINALE SHOW.
Friday, May 10 2024
GLYNN CRYTZER

Glenn Crytzer is a New York City based bandleader, arranger, composer, guitarist, and vocalist who is in love with the music of the Jazz Age and Swing Era.​

While completing his formal training in classical composition and cello at the Cleveland Institute of Music and the Florida State University, Glenn took up dancing the Lindy Hop as a hobby. Through the Lindy his love of early jazz grew, but he lamented that there were so few musical groups that specialized authentic performance of his favorite kind of music. Glenn decided to put his musical training to use, taught himself guitar, banjo, and jazz arranging, and set about bringing to life the music he loved.

Now in his mid 30s, Glenn has become a staple in New York City’s jazz scene as a guitarist and bandleader. He has released 8 albums with his big band and combos and dozens of his recordings have been featured in films and TV shows seeking to evoke the sound of the golden age of radio. In 2017 his big band was named Best Group in New York in the NYC Jazz Awards.

Generously underwritten by Alexandra Bremner in loving memory of Eunice Bremner..

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The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, run by Florida Arts, Inc. (a 501c3 organization), is a must-see attraction in downtown Fort Myers with a colorful history. The center is dedicated to bringing world-class art events to the Southwest Florida community. Within our restored, state-of-the-art facility, we present a wide range of events to the public. From concerts to art exhibitions, galas to lectures, and providing educational arts experiences for children and adults alike– we promise excellence!

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

Bill Ricci - Americana Bluesman, Guitarist, Singer Songwriter Now Playing and Booking Florida, and Beyond!


A Fresh Voice in Florida's Blues!


And, the LIVE things:

Friday, May 3, 2024 | 7-10p
Friday, June 7, 2024 | 7-10p
Hurricane Grill & Wings 
1810-1 Town Center Blvd, 
Fleming Island, FL 32003 
WEBSITE (904)644-7315

Friday, May 10, 2024 | 7-10p
Friday, June 14, 2024 | 7-10p
Friday, July 12, 2024 | 7-10p
Tides Beach Bar 
at Hampton Inn Resort
1515 1st St N, 
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
WEBSITE (904)243-2311

Friday, May 17, 2024 | 4-6p
Fenney Grill 
Live Under the Oaks Series
3210 Fenney Way
Wildwood, FL 32163
WEBSITE (352)330-0998

Thursday, June 13, 2024 | 11am-1pm
Melrose Center
 Shake Rag Concerts Series
307 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
MAP  
WEBSITE (352)475-1326

Friday, June 17, 2024 | 4-6p
Fenney Grill 
Live Under the Oaks Series
3210 Fenney Way
Wildwood, FL 32163
WEBSITE (352)330-0998

Sunday, July 28, 2024 | 6:30-9P
North Central Florida Blues Society Presents
DOUG MACLEOD
w/ Bill Ricci Opening
at
619 South Main Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
Facebook Event Page - Invite your friends!
(352) 258-8557



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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Gil Anthony's BLUES POWER TOP 30 for May 2024 - This is what's spinning on the platter that matters.


Gil Anthony's 
BLUES POWER TOP 30 
for May 2024
Connect on a personal level with the 
blues and its vibrant community  by tuning in to 
Gil Anthony's 
BLUES POWER show!

BLUES POWER w/ Gil Anthony (2013 Keeping The Blues Alive Award Winner)
WDIG 1450AM, Dothan, AL: Sunday, 6-10pm CDT & Monday, 6-11pm CDT.  

First two hours both nights streamed live on Facebook at:  https://www.facebook.com/gil.anthony.3  
More info at: GILANTHONYBLUES.COM

BLUES POWER TOP 30 (and a few more!) for MAY 2024
1: Chris O'Leary, The Hard Line, Alligator
2: Mike Zito, Life is Hard, Gulf Coast
3: Patti Parks, Come Sing With Me, Vizztone
4: Danielle Nichole, The Love You Bleed, Forty Below Rec
5: Tinsley Ellis, Naked Truth, Alligator
6: Kevin Burt, Thank You Brother Bill, Gulf Coast
7: Albert Cummings, Strong , Ivy Music
8: Bob Corritore/John Primer, Crawling Kingsnake, Vizztone
9: JP Soars, Brick by Brick, Little Village
10: James Harman, Didn't We have Some Fun Sometime, Electro-fi
11: John Clifton, Too Much to Pay, Flower Red
12: Jack DeKeyzer, Solo , Blue Star
13: Mike Goudreau, Just Want to Have Fun, 
14: Brothers Brown, Nowhere Left to Go, Woodward Ave
15: Seth James, Lessons, Qualified Rec
16: Steve Shanahan, Blue Ranchero, 8th Train Rec
17: Shawn Kellerman, Kell's Kitchen, Songsurfer
18: Rick Estrin, The Hits Keep Coming, Alligator
19: Anthony Geraci, Tears in my Eyes, Blue Heart
20: Chris Bad News Barnes, Bad news Travels Fast, Gulf Coast
21: Big Harp George, Cooking With Gas, Blues Mt. Rec
22: Deb Ryder, Live and Having Fun, Vizztone
23: Canned Heat, Finyl Vinyl, Ruf
24: Mr. Sipp, Old Time Church, Malaco
25: Eric Bibb, Live, Stony Plain
26: Johnny Burgin, Ramblin', Straight Shooter
27: Cedric Burnside, Hill Country Love, Provogue
28: Eddie Cotton, The Mirror, Malaco
29: Jennifer Lyn, Live From the Northern Plains, J&R Collective
30: Little Feat, Sam's Place, Hot Tomato

Also Playing: Nick Gravenites, Paul Oscher, Two Roots, Blind Lemon Pledge, Chess Project, Roger Wilson, Sugar Darlings, Sean Riley, Shawn Amos, Jack Hadley, Bart Bryant, Sue Foley, Bex Marshall, Steve Howell, Frankie Boy, Celso Salim/Darryl Carriere.
.

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*Italicizied: Indicates Past Jazz Blues Florida Client.

Mailing Address:
Gil Anthony
PO Box 6628
Dothan AL 36302
Email: bluegil@hotmail.com
Website: gilanthonyblues.com
Phone: (334)718-1736

Teeny Tucker & Gil Presenting
at 2023 Blues Music Awards



Ken Johnson, Gary & Kim Antone, JBF, Gil Anthony
Memphis IBC 20xx?


On Beale, 2017
Shot by Louis Blackwell


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SHHH! IT'S A SECRET!!! Radcliffe's Speakeasy & Supper Club Is Serving Up Fine Jazz, Food & Drinks Around the Back and On The Sly In Delray Beach FL




Radcliffe's Speakeasy
& Supper Club
411 E. Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33483
(561) 243-9463
Reservations Recommended.  
Dress Code- "Smart Casual". 
No hats, cutoff jeans, swim wear, or sweat pants

Step into Radcliffe's Speakeasy & Supper Club via the "secret alley entrance" through the big blue doors behind The Wine Room Kitchen and Bar and discover the revival of a historic Delray Beach hidden treasure. We are excited to offer the areas most unique dining and entertainment experience. Enjoy live jazz performances while indulging in their eclectic upscale menu, whimsical cocktails and Wine Spectator "Best Of" award-winning selection of wines.
  
"TYPICAL" SCHEDULE 
of LIVE JAZZ hours and musicians.
Variations are to be expected.
Why? Because this is JAZZ, that's why!

Every Wednesday 
Chad Michaels, 5:30- 8:30p
JP Soars & The Red Hots, 9p-midnight
Every Thursday 
Paul Batitsky at the Piano, 7-11p; 
Every Friday 
Jaui Schneider, 5:30-8:30p
Nate Skinner & The Late Nighters, 9p
Every Saturday 
Susan Merritt and Fowl Play, 9p 

CHECK CALENDAR OR CALL FOR 
CURRENT INFO 

No cover. 
Food and beverage minimums required. 

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Blue Tavern of Tallahassee - The Walls are Alive with the Sound of Music!


BLUE TAVERN
- A small stage with a BIG heart!


Blue Tavern
1206 N. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
MAP 
http://www.bluetaverntallahassee.com
Tues - Thu: 5pm-12Midnight
Fri - Sat: 4pm - 12Midnight
CLOSED SUNDAY & MONDAY

CARRIE'S CALLS:

5/4 - Raisin' Cane

5/17 - Will Fulkerson Trio

5/18 - Corey Hall / Trouble Tones

5/21 - Bubbles Brown

5/28 - Walter Parks

5/31 - Little Mercies



Jazz. Blues. Americana. Folk. Bluegrass.
And more...
Real music, made by real people, in a real place.

Blue Tavern is a bar/coffeehouse/music venue in Midtown
 within easy walking distance from Levy and Lafayette 
Park neighborhoods. Serving beer, wine, coffee, 
tea, and sodas -- a perfect quiet spot to enjoy conversation,
reading, art, without TV or canned music. Whether you 
know them yet or not, your friends already know
about The Blue Tavern.

Menu includes New Orleans style red-beans-and-rice 
with andouille sausage, gumbo, vegan soup and vegan 
sandwich, grilled cheese sandwiches, grilled ham / 
cheese sandwiches, and pressed Cuban sandwiches 
all at very affordable prices. And now occasional special 
offerings. Draft, craft and domestic beer, wine and
champagne, soft drinks, and of course coffee 
are only a moment away!

OTHER NEWS:
The house is always open to booking suggestions!
- Dano
.
Booking Contact:
CLHamby65@gmail.com

All shows are all-ages, non-smoking/vaping.
(There's a nice smoking "lounge" in the back 
yard: ashtrays, tables, the works!)

Always expect . . .
GREAT MUSIC, GOOD TIMES

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The Fish House in Miami - Jazz and Blues and MORE Every Week, Every Month, All Year Long!

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The Fish House Miami
They're not fancy...
They are FRESH with their food & music!

LOCAL, REGIONAL & INTERNATIONAL
MUSICIANS PERFORM IN THE INTIMATE
NYC CLUB-STYLE BACKROOM LIVE!

The Fish House
10000 SW 56th Street
Miami FL 33165
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Every Wednesday, 7-10pm ~ $7 Music Cover
Pro-Jazz Jam Sessions
Bringing Up And Coming
Artists To The Stage
Weekly!

Every Thursday, 7-10pm ~ $7 Music Cover
Best Blues Jam  
Darrell Raines | Rachelle Coba 
Conrad Itchener | Ray Robinson
& Special Guests Nightly!

Every Friday, 7:30-10:30~ $10 Music Cover
&
Every Saturday, 7:30-10:30pm ~ $10 Music Cover
&
Occasional Sundays

RESERVATIONS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
FOR ALL WEEKEND SHOWS!

for detailed listings.


From snow crab legs and shrimp po'boys to authentic Peruvian ceviche and the freshest sashimi, our kitchen brings the diverse flavors of the ocean directly to your palate and will save you a trip to the shore. Centrally located in Miami, The Fish House has tantalized our guests with the freshest, highest quality seafood that South Florida has to offer since January 8, 1996. This Peruvian/Cuban mom 'n pop combo has inspired a menu that satisfies all of your seafood cravings. With the recent addition of our sushi bar, we take our dining experience to new heights with his own signature sushi rolls and poké bowls.

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The May 2024 issue of Jazz & Blues Florida has been posted at www.JazzBluesFlorida.com for your entertainment delight. All of our featured artists are performing in Florida this month so learn a bit about them and get out to see them. We are sure you'll recognize some, and we think you'll be glad to get to know the others. Here's who we got covered: Walter Parks, Niecie, Gayle Harrod, Brian Lynch, James Hall, Yvette Norwood-Tiger and Daymé Arocena. Enjoy the read, enjoy the music!

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