Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Gil Anthony's BLUES POWER TOP 30 for June 2026 - See who is spinning this month on the platter that matters!

Gil Anthony's BLUES POWER TOP 30

for June 2026

Connect on a personal level with the blues and its vibrant community by tuning in to Gil Anthony's BLUES POWER show live on Facebook.

Show Info

BLUES POWER w/ Gil Anthony (2013 Keeping the Blues Alive Award Winner)

WDIG 1450AM, Dothan, AL: Sundays 6–10pm CDT & Mondays 6–11pm CDT.
Listen live: https://ice-1.streamhoster.com/lv_wdigradio--broadcast1
First two hours both nights streamed live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gil.anthony.3
More info: gilanthonyblues.com

BLUES POWER TOP 30 (and a few more!) for June 2026

1: Cat Campbell, A Little Hope, Self

2: Teresa James, Bad at Being Good, MoMojo Records

3: Selwyn Birchwood, Electric Swamp Funkin' Blues, Alligator

4: Mike Finnigan, Same, Forty Below Records

5: Gabe Stillman, What Happens Next, Gulf Coast Records

6: Mike Zito, Outside of the Eastside, Gulf Coast Records

7: Curtis Salgado, Legacy Rewind, Nola Blue

8: Duke Robillard, Blast Off, Nola Blue

9: Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials, Slideways, Alligator

10: Kyle Rowland, Not Holding Back, Little Village

11: Debra Power, Unapologetically Me, Self

12: Billy Price, Random Madness, Get Hip Records

13: Shaun Murphy, Brand New Blues, Vision Wall Records

14: Seth James, Motormouth, Qualified Records

15: Zac Harmon, Live, Self

16: Ben Rice, Fallen Angel, Self

17: Mike Guldin, While I Can, Blue Sky Tunes

18: Rick Vito, Slidemaster, MoMojo Records

19: Joyann Parker, Life Lines, Hopeless Romantics Records

20: Joe Krown, Qualified, Sledgehammer Blues

21: Anni Piper, Men Are Like Potato Chips, Sugar Daddy Records

22: Peter Veteska, Key of V, Self

23: JP Soars, Gypsy Blue Revue, Forty Below Records

24: Davey Jones, Ball Cap Blues, Self

25: Laura Chavez, My Voice, Ruf Records

26: CD Woodbury Trio, Bulldog, Self

27: Charlie Barath, Issaquena Getaway, Self

28: Carmen Ratti Band, Come to Me, MoMojo Records

29: Lexie Blue, Too Much Glam to Give a Damn, Self

30: Nicky T & The Snake Charmers, Ain't Wasting Time, Self

Also Playing: Scott O'Neal Band, Russ Green, Dave Thomas, Mick Kolassa, Namedroppers, Trevor B. Power, True Blues, Jennifer Lynn, Sauce Boss, Pontchartrain Shakers, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Shaelyn Band, Rev. Freakchild.

* Bold and/or linked indicates a Jazz & Blues Florida highlight (client, Florida artist, or close friend of the family).

Gil Anthony is a longtime blues radio host and promoter best known for his syndicated program Blues Power. With a broadcasting career spanning more than four decades, Anthony has played a consistent role in supporting and advancing blues music across the Southeast, particularly in southern Alabama and northern Florida. His Blues Power show, which began in the 1990s and expanded into a multi-hour weekly broadcast, features new releases, artist interviews, and festival promotion, and is streamed to listeners well beyond its regional base. In recognition of his contributions to the music, Anthony received a Keeping the Blues Alive Award from the Blues Foundation, one of the organization’s highest honors for individuals who support and promote the blues. In addition to his on-air work, he has been active as an event MC, festival supporter, and contributor to blues education initiatives, including programs connected to the Wiregrass Blues Festival. His ongoing Blues Power Top 30 charts continue to highlight current recordings receiving airplay and industry attention.

Contact

Mailing Address:
Gil Anthony
PO Box 6628
Dothan, AL 36302

Email: bluegil@hotmail.com
Website: gilanthonyblues.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gil.anthony.3
Phone: (334) 718-1736

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Monday, June 1, 2026

Community Arts Program (CAP) 2026 Summer Concert Series in Coral Gables Announced - 41st Season of Excellence!

Community Arts Program (CAP)
2026 Summer Concert Series
Time to Plan Your Cultural 
Excursion to Coral Gables

An outstanding Summer Concert Series 
line-up for its 41st year!

CAP Summer Concert Series
7:30 p.m. Every-other Thursday Evening
June 11 – August 20
at
The Historic
Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ
3010 De Soto Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33134

This summer at a 7:30 p.m. every other Thursday—June 11 through August 20—the Community Arts Program (CAP) Summer Concert Series returns for a 41st, consecutive year. In the historic, Spanish-revival style setting of Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ (across from the iconic Biltmore Hotel), concertgoers have the unique opportunity to hear not only music by incredible musicians. Attendees also learn more about the music and each artist’s journey with music.
 
Since 1985, the Community Arts Program (CAP) Summer Concert Series has been attended by more than 70,000 concertgoers. It is a time-honored tradition that continued with virtual broadcasts to the world throughout the pandemic summers of 2020 and 2021, and gathered an average of 7,500 views each summer. This developed an extended audience that CAP now continues to welcome on-ground!
 
Throughout the school year, the Community Arts Program (CAP) also provides after-school music education with the CAP Conservatory for the Arts and its Miami Jazz Institute. These reach children and youth from over 59 Miami-Dade County Schools, no matter what students’ circumstance or ability.
 
We are very excited to again welcome concertgoers with the usual line-up of incredible artists this summer,” says Mark Hart, Executive and Artistic Director of the Community Arts Program (CAP). “It’s an honor also to welcome concertgoers locally, from across the States, and the globe; and a great reward to see students flourish within the CAP after-school music education program, designed to deeply serve all children and youth."
 
ARTIST ROSTER – CAP 2026 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES  

June 11 – EMPIRE WILD
A genre-bending crossover ensemble with brilliant, Juilliard-trained cellists: Mitchell Lyon and Ken Kubota. From Bach and Gershwin, to the Beatles and beyond! Intimate, unpredictable, and guaranteed to have you smiling!
Ambassador Prize winner!” – Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition

June 25 – Langston Hughes II
Saxophonist Langston Hughes II stands out as a remarkable, young talent in today's music scene. William Hill III (piano), Eytan Schillinger-Hyman (bass), and Beckett Miles (drums) join for an evening of pure, traditional jazz joy!
Emotion-evoking sound and style." – All About Jazz

July 9 – Warren Wolf
Outstanding vibraphone artist Warren Wolf, with bass and drums. Celebrate America250, in an explosion of Americana jazz standards and delightful surprises!
Wolf's playing is precise and evocative!” – All About Jazz

July 23 – Leonela Alejandro
Leonela Alejandro is grand-prize winner in the 2024 Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition. An intimate performer of captivating power and energy!
A great player… bold and unique as a musician and a person.” – RenΓ© Izquierdo

AUGUST 6 – CLAYTON STEPHENSON
Clayton Stephenson is the first, Black finalist at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Dazzling brilliance awaits from this Gilmore Young Artist and Young Scholar of the Lang Lang International Music Foundation!
Not just a remarkable virtuoso, but a poet, a dramatist, and a master story-teller.”
Gramophone


AUGUST 20 – KATE KORTUM
2025 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition winner Kate Kortum is turning the heads of millions. One of the most compelling new artists in jazz today!
Interpretative skills make her familiar music sound fresh.” - Jazz Journal UK
 
CONCERT TICKETS: OPTIONS and PRICES
Early Ordering Recommended!

General Admission Ticket: $35 advance; $40 at the door
 
Patron Admission Ticket: $50 advance; $55 at the door.
Includes reserved, general seating within rows 1 through 9.
 
Patron Series Package: $270 ($30 savings!) ALL SIX concerts.
Includes reserved, general seating within rows 1 through 9.

 
Patron Mini-Series Package: $190 ($10 savings!) FOUR concerts of one’s choice.
Includes reserved, general seating within rows 1 through 9.

 
ORDER INFORMATION
Order tickets by calling 305.448.7421, ext. 120. VISA and MasterCard are accepted. For instant processing and confirmation anytime: Order tickets quickly, safely, and conveniently online at www.CommunityArtsProgram.org. All concerts are Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Free and convenient parking is available. 
 
FREE Community Arts Program (CAP) Summer Master Classes &
Jam Sessions

FREE CAP Summer Master Classes & Jam Sessions by the following CAP Summer Concert Series artists are on the Friday morning (10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) following their concert: Langston Hughes II, Warren Wolf, Leonela Alejandro, and Clayton Stephenson. All are invited to attend. CAP Summer Master Classes & Jam Sessions offer fascinating topics and fun discoveries. CAP Summer Master Classes & Jam Sessions are in the historic Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ sanctuary (where CAP Summer Concert Series concerts are also held).





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Thursday, May 28, 2026

Brazilian Virtuoso Hamilton de Holanda Headlines Faena Jazz Series June 3, 2026

South Florida Welcomes One of Brazil’s
Most Influential Modern Musicians
8th Annual Faena Jazz Series at Faena Theater
Faena Theater
Miami Beach, Florida
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3201 Collins Avenue • Miami Beach, FL 33140
Box Office: (786) 655-6500

Curated and produced by Grammy-nominated producer Rachel Faro, the 2026 Faena Jazz Series season includes Brazilian musical icons, interpreters of the Great American Songbook, and contemporary Afro-Cuban artists performing in the intimate Faena Theater setting in Miami Beach.

June 3, 2026
Hamilton de Holanda

The Faena Jazz Series presents five-time Latin Grammy winner Hamilton de Holanda, Brazil’s internationally recognized master of the bandolim (Brazilian mandolin), on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.


Known for blending jazz, choro, samba, and MPB traditions into a contemporary improvisational style, Hamilton de Holanda has become one of Brazil’s most influential modern instrumental artists. Wynton Marsalis has referred to him as a “national treasure.”


Recognized for his technical mastery and innovation, Holanda expanded the traditional 8-string bandolim by adding two additional strings, creating a broader tonal range and helping bring the instrument into contemporary jazz and world music settings.


His collaborations have included artists such as Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Pedrito Martinez, Diogo Nogueira, Jorge Glem, and JoΓ£o Bosco.


Appearing with Hamilton are two leading contemporary Brazilian musicians. Keyboardist SalomΓ£o Soares has performed with Hermeto Pascoal, Leny Andrade, and Vanessa Moreno, while drummer Thiago “Big” Rabello is a Latin Grammy-winning drummer, producer, and educator who has presented master classes at Berklee College of Music.


June 24, 2026
OKAN

Taking its name from the word for “heart” or “soul” in LukumΓ­, OKAN is an Afro-Cuban duo blending jazz, folk, classical, and global musical traditions while exploring themes of immigration, identity, and cultural heritage.

Elizabeth Rodriguez is a classically trained violinist, and Magdelys Savigne is a percussionist from Santiago de Cuba. The duo formed in 2017 after performing with Jane Bunnett’s all-female Cuban jazz ensemble Maqueque.

Since forming, OKAN has released three albums, received two Juno Awards, appeared on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series, and performed throughout North America. In 2024, the group relocated to South Florida after several years based in Toronto.

Sponsors & Collaborators

The Faena Jazz Series partners with organizations supporting music education and live performance in South Florida. WDNA 88.9 FM serves as a media partner, and Young Musicians Unite! participates through student internship opportunities connected to the concert series.

Additional listed sponsors and collaborators include Miami Piano Center, Steinway Pianos, Frost School of Music, and Young Musicians Unite.

Tickets: www.faenatheater.com/concerts   |   Box Office: (786) 655-6500


About Faena
Founded by Alan Faena and Len Blavatnik in 2000, Faena is a global hospitality and lifestyle brand focused on luxury hospitality, residences, arts programming, and cultural experiences.

About Faena Theater
Inspired by European opera houses and classic Hollywood design, Faena Theater is an intimate Miami Beach performance venue seating approximately 150 guests. The venue regularly presents live music, cabaret, and the annual Faena Jazz Series.

About Faena Miami Beach
Faena Miami Beach is a beachfront hospitality property within the Faena District, offering guest accommodations, dining, wellness, retail, and cultural programming in Miami Beach.
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Friday, May 22, 2026

New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival 2026 - 24 Shows in 24 Venues - ALL FREE!

BIG TIMES
IN SMALL CLUBS & VENUES IN A SMALL TOWN
Showcasing
FLORIDA Artists

NEW SMYRNA BEACH FLORIDA
No Cover. No Tickets. FREE!

The 24th New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival isn’t just a music event—it’s a cornerstone of Florida’s cultural scene. As one of the state’s premier festivals, it draws jazz (and blues!) lovers and tourists to the welcoming charm of one of Florida’s last small beachside towns. Over three lively days, the festival highlights Florida’s incredible jazz artists while offering attendees an unforgettable experience of great music, delicious food, in the company of like-minded music fans. 

With its central location on Flagler Avenue, the festival turns the seaside strip into a vibrant hub of music and community, attracting fans from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian River. The excitement doesn’t stop there—select venues across the city host additional Jazz and Blues performances throughout the weekend, making this a citywide celebration that benefits the entire New Smyrna Beach community, represented by the participation of SIXTY-FOUR local sponsorships!

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2026 ARTISTS

Friday, May 29, 2026
Jamie Hollis Duo
Daniel ‘The Saxman’ Fuqua
Adams Edge
Mark Hodgson & Danny Walters
Jordan Cole Trio

Saturday, May 30, 2026
Ben Prestage
Joel Dennis
JASS Quintet featuring members of  Daytona State College
Thom Chambers Groove City Band ft. Linda Cole
Kid Dutch and his New Orleans Music®
Guitar-Sax-No Tracks
Ella and the Bossa Beat Quartet
Joe Fitz Trio
Tony Wynn’s TW6
James Hall Quintet feat. Shaina LaRoche
Sybil Gage & her Catahoulas
Jim Bryer
Pat D’Aguanno
Greg Parnell Group feat. Michelle Mailhot

Sunday, May 31, 2026
Cigano Swing feat. Emily Cole
Tony Wynn & Cameron G. Brown
Debbie D’s Classix Duo
Ron Teixeira Trio feat. Aolani
Jeff Rupert Quartet

VENUES / HOST SPONSORS
Arts on Douglas
Avanu on Flagler
Bender’s Bar
Caffe Vesuvio
Ciao Bella
Clancy’s Cantina
Coronado Civic Center
CorkScrew Bar & Grille
Crimson House
Flagler Tavern
garlic
General Public House
Grille at Riverview
Hampton Inn
Limoncello South
Nejma’s Courtyard
Oceanbreeze
Peanuts
Riverdeck
Riverpark Terrace
The Colony Courtyard
Third Wave Cafe
Toni & Joes
Traders Sports Pub

SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS
Bev and Dick Tucker
Bruce and Kenny Presley
Buddy Davenport State Farm
Captain Fishers
City of New Smyrna Beach
Clancy Construction LLC
Clay and Mary Cook
Connie Shaffer
Conrad Consulting
Cool Beans CafΓ©
Cindy Walker
Dee and Lee
Dick and Jeri Rosedale
Dolly’s Gifts
Drew and Nancy Norman
Ed and Mindy McDowell & Tonna Kenoyer
Ed Kennedy and Mary Beth McCleary
Gerard J. Pendergast, Architect
Hosting NSB
Hometown News
J. Brendel Enterprises Inc.
Jack and Carole Snyder
Janie’s Boutique
Janice and Craig Conrad
Jazzland Promotions
Jim and Susan Kelsey
Joe and Karen Comer
John and Barbara Vazquez of Keyes Real Estate
John and Holly Leslie of Naasco
Judy Singer
Kathy Koshan and Will Weatherbee
KeysToOurCity.com
Law Office of Douglas H. Glicken, PA
Lori O’Neil Art
Mando and Maureen Reyes
Marie Hill
Mark and Kathleen Brown
Marvel and Peter Richards
Mon DΓ©lice French Bakery
Nancy Malmberg & John Peel
Nejma’s Footwear
Offices at 500 Canal
Patricia and Peter Puzzo
Patty Monteson
Pink Flamingo @ Petals
Preston Law Firm
Rod and Cheryl Rich
Sally Gillespie
Susan Hounsom
The Wiley Family
Tom and Barbara Reynolds
Tony and Brenda Bowen
Ursula Lang
Vicki and Doug White
Waste Pro
Westin Coatings
White Whale Real Estate
Will and Suzanne Smith
WSBB AM1230 & FM 106.9
WUCF 89.9FM



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Monday, May 18, 2026

GREAT NIGHT GALA! Jazz Foundation of America at Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York City – May 21, 2026

Jazz Foundation of America Presents
“A Great Night” Gala


THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026

Jazz Foundation of America
presents
“A GREAT NIGHT” GALA

Jazz at Lincoln Center
New York City, New York
WEBSITE

The Jazz Foundation of America will present its annual “A Great Night” Gala on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. The evening raises awareness and financial support for the organization’s work assisting musicians and their families during times of hardship and crisis.

The Jazz Foundation of America provides assistance including housing support, disaster relief, medical care, employment opportunities, emergency financial assistance, and community music programs for musicians in need.

The 2026 Dr. Billy Taylor Humanitarian Award will be presented to 10-time Grammy Award winner Norah Jones.

Featured performances scheduled for the evening include a centennial tribute to Miles Davis featuring Gary Bartz and Patrice Rushen; Buster Williams’ Something More with Lenny White; a tribute to legendary Jamaican guitarist Ernest Ranglin featuring 17-year-old guitarist Marel Hidalgo; and a Verve Records 70th anniversary tribute celebrating the music of Cal Tjader and Willie Bobo featuring Juan Diego Villalobos and Florida-connected percussionist Sammy Figueroa.

Additional performers scheduled to appear include Clifton Anderson, Mike Camacho, George Colligan, Monte Croft, James Genus, Mike Griot, Winard Harper, Stefon Harris, Jimmy Owens, Ana Petrova, Antoine Roney, Pablito Rosario, Leonieke Scheuble, Marcos Torres, and Steve Wilson.

The evening will be hosted by Mark Ruffin with special guest Ann Curry. Musical direction will be provided by Steve Jordan.



$500 / $1,000 VIP TICKETS
(Concert + VIP After-Party)



$100 / $250 CONCERT TICKETS
(Concert-Only Tickets)

Concert-only tickets ($100-$250) are available online through the Jazz at Lincoln Center box office or directly through the Jazz at Lincoln Center box office located at Broadway and 60th Street in New York City.




Those unable to attend the gala but wishing to support the Jazz Foundation of America’s programs may make a contribution to assist the organization’s ongoing efforts supporting musicians and their families.







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Gold Coast Jazz of Fort Lauderdale's 1st Friday Jam Session Season Finale - June 5, 2026 in Ft. Lauderdale.

Another Gold Coast Jazz Community Event

Great local jazz students jamming with
a trio of professional jazz musicians!
First Friday of every month • January–June 2026
7:30–9:30 PM
ArtServe
Fort Lauderdale, FL
1350 E. Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(954) 462-8190 • artserve.org
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FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING

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The First Friday Jazz Jam is a live and open jazz jam session featuring student musicians. Jazz students from area middle schools, high schools, colleges, and universities are invited to bring their instruments, their friends, and participate. The Jazz Jams provide area students a chance to perform before a live audience with a live professional backline, provided by the Gold Coast Jazz Society. Nicole Yarling, jazz musician and jazz educator, leads each jam session. The general public is invited to attend as audience members. It’s a great night of jazz for families and jazz buffs alike.


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.

Gold Coast Jazz Society History
Frederick G. Ruffner, Jr. had a vision to bring more jazz to the “Gold Coast” area of South Florida. In 1992, Fred and a group of avid jazz buffs made this vision a reality by forming a non-profit organization called the Gold Coast Jazz Society in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Following its formation, the GCJS developed a concert series, which was presented in the main dining room of the historic Riverside Hotel, located on the famous Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. As the concert series continued to grow and expand, a larger venue was required. The concert series was eventually moved to the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, located in the Arts & Science District of Fort Lauderdale. Today, the seven-concert jazz series continues to be presented in the Amaturo Theater each year from November through May. Over the years the Society has grown and expanded to include the presentation of jazz education and community outreach activities, the Jeanette M. Russell Jazz Scholarship Program, and many special events throughout the year.


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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Chucho ValdΓ©s Brings Afro-Cuban Jazz Royalty to Tampa’s Straz Center September 26, 2026

Chucho ValdΓ©s
Afro-Cuban Jazz Royalty!
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Straz Center
Ferguson Hall
1010 N MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 229-7827
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Experience the piano genius who helped redefine Afro-Cuban jazz.

“El maestro Chucho ValdΓ©s is one of the great treasures of the music world.” — DownBeat

Drawing from influences that range from his legendary father Bebo ValdΓ©s to his groundbreaking work with the influential Cuban ensemble Irakere, Chucho ValdΓ©s continues to blend Afro-Cuban traditions with jazz, classical, and folk influences through dynamic and deeply rhythmic performances.

Over a career spanning more than six decades, the Cuban pianist, composer, and arranger has remained one of the defining figures in Afro-Cuban jazz. As founder of Irakere, ValdΓ©s helped reshape modern Latin jazz while introducing generations of listeners to an expansive fusion of Cuban rhythms, jazz improvisation, and classical technique.

A multi-Grammy® winning artist, ValdΓ©s continues to perform internationally while championing the music and cultural traditions of Cuba through both innovative compositions and live performance.

The Chucho ValdΓ©s Royal Quartet features pianist Chucho ValdΓ©s, bassist JosΓ© Armando Gola, drummer Horacio “El Negro” HernΓ‘ndez, and percussionist Roberto Jr. VizcaΓ­no Torre.



ABOUT DAVID A. STRAZ, JR. CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
The David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa, Florida, is one of the largest performing arts complexes in the United States. Located along the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa, the center presents Broadway tours, opera, ballet, concerts, comedy, and educational programming throughout the year. Since opening in 1987, the Straz Center has served as a major cultural destination for the region, welcoming national and international artists while supporting local arts organizations and arts education initiatives.


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"Smooth Sessions at Blue Bamboo" Continues at Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts in Winter Park June 6, 2026 with Althea RenΓ©


A New Series Focused on
Contemporary Jazz Artists

Blue Bamboo
Center for the Arts
460 E New England Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
MAP | WEBSITE | (407) 636-9951
All Shows 7pm

June 6, 2026
Althea RenΓ©

Contemporary jazz flutist Althea RenΓ© brings her expressive performance style to Smooth Sessions at Blue Bamboo on June 6, 2026, at Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts in Winter Park. A Detroit native whose musical background was influenced by the city’s Motown and funk traditions through family connections to members of the Funk Brothers, RenΓ© has built an international reputation as a recording and touring artist blending contemporary jazz, R&B, funk, and soul.

Over a recording career spanning more than two decades, RenΓ© has released multiple albums as a leader while also appearing as a featured guest artist on numerous projects. Known for helping elevate the flute as a lead instrument in contemporary jazz, she has earned national radio airplay and chart recognition while performing for audiences throughout the United States and internationally.

Blue Bamboo’s intimate listening-room setting provides an ideal environment to experience RenΓ©’s warm stage presence and dynamic live performance style up close in a focused concert atmosphere.


Smooth Sessions at Blue Bamboo is a four-part contemporary jazz series presented May through August 2026 at Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts in Winter Park. The series features nationally recognized contemporary jazz artists performing in a seated listening-room environment designed for attentive audiences and high-quality acoustics.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

July 11, 2026 – Leesa Richards
TICKETS
Leesa Richards is a vocalist whose professional background includes dance, touring productions, and contemporary jazz performance.

August 1, 2026 – Phillip “Doc” Martin
TICKETS
Phillip “Doc” Martin is a saxophonist and recording artist who balances an ongoing contemporary jazz performance career with his professional work in dentistry.


ABOUT BLUE BAMBOO
Located in Winter Park, Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts is a nonprofit performing arts venue presenting jazz, blues, classical, and world music performances in an intimate listening-room environment with a focus on acoustic quality and audience engagement.

ABOUT STEGLICH ROSS EVENT CONSULTANTS
Steglich Ross Event Consultants is a Florida-based event planning and consulting firm specializing in the development, promotion, and management of cultural, arts, and community events. The company works with performing arts organizations, festivals, venues, and special events, providing expertise in event coordination, marketing support, audience development, sponsorship initiatives, and strategic planning.

Upcoming Events:
HAPCO Jazz Fest Ocoee – March 19, 2027
Eatonville Rising – August & September 2027


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