This project is funded in part by Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program.
Both Sides of Joni Monika Herzig and her jazz quintet, featuring vocalist Alexis Cole, bring a fresh take on the music of Joni Mitchell. Dynamic arrangements and creative improvisation highlight the timelessness and versatility of Mitchell's songwriting. The concert will showcase some of Mitchell's most beloved songs from her extensive catalog. It's an event not […]
Timucua Arts Foundation and the Dr. Phillips Center Present: 3, 2, 1 LET’S JAM! Cowboy Bebop LIVE is a complete multimedia experience highlighting the story of critically acclaimed anime, COWBOY BEBOP, on the big screen accompanied by live music from the soundtrack performed by the Bebop Bounty Big Band. This 14-piece jazz ensemble features world-class […]
Personnel: Outthought, saxophoneJames Eaton, pianoNoah Charles, guitarEmerson McDonald, bassBenjamin Green, drums Plus special guests! The Greenjays are a young and dynamic jazz band hailing from Orlando, FL. With their exceptional blend of rhythms, grooves, and instrumentation, they bring a fresh and exciting approach to jazz music that is sure to lift your spirits and get […]
There are two separately ticketed performances, one at 6:00pm and one at 8:00pm This event is presented by the Orlando Jazz Collective Come out and enjoy an intimate night of live Jazz by saxophonist and singer-songwriter Braxton Cook. Before the show at the beautiful Timucua Arts Foundation in South Downtown Orlando, you will be able […]
There are two separately ticketed performances, one at 6:00pm and one at 8:00pm This event is presented by the Orlando Jazz Collective Come out and enjoy an intimate night of live Jazz by saxophonist and singer-songwriter Braxton Cook. Before the show at the beautiful Timucua Arts Foundation in South Downtown Orlando, you will be able […]
Tal Cohen is a Grammy award winning jazz pianist currently located in Miami. He has received much acclaim including winning the Barry Harris National Piano Competition and was the recipient of the prestigious Freedman Fellowship him performed to a sold out crowd at the Sydney Opera House. Recently, Tal Cohen has been playing around the […]
Celebrating the release of their brand new album "The Art of Duo." Multi-Grammy award winning trumpeter John Daversa has teamed up with Grammy Award winning pianist Tal Cohen, creating an open vessel of imagination, heart, and creativity within a jazz duo setting. Daversa and Cohen share a special musical chemistry of spontaneity and improvisation, diving […]
The Hay Fever Ensemble will perform mesmerizing and astonishing group improvisations featuring flutist/vocalist Emily Hay and friends. Emily Hay is a flutist, vocalist and pianist who extends the traditional roles and capabilities of her instruments by blending contemporary classical technique with the spontaneity and experimentation of free improvisation. The results are startling interpretations of sound […]
John Lumpkin is one of the most dynamic versatile drummers of his generation. With his musical vocabulary of gospel and jazz, Lumpkin brings listeners along for an artistic and spiritual journey. John's musical talent has taken him across the globe, from Japan to Switzerland, and in prestigious venues such as Jazz at Lincoln Center and […]
CELEBRATING MAHAVISHNU ORCHESTRA & JOHN MCLAUGHLIN featuring Liftoff: Mahavishnu Personnel: Premik Russell Tubbs (Original member of Mahavishnu), Sax/WoodwindsAnupam Shobhakar, doubleneck GuitarVin Scialla, drumsDan Asher, bassShankh Lahiri, tabla Liftoff: Mahavishnu is a New York City artist collective dedicated to creating cross-cultural understanding through the lens of non-Western music blended with rock, jazz, and electronic. For this […]
Vaughn “V.Keys” Henry, Keys/Vocals Dion Kerr, BassHarvel Nakundi, DrumsDavid Chiverton, Drums “A new and fresh sound that combines some of the finest aspects of Funk, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian music.” - Ignacio Berroa “I believe that the Smoogies are the pre-eminent band to emerge from South Florida in many years. They are a once in a […]
Join jazz veterans Rory Stuart on guitar and Glenn Wilson on saxophone as they celebrate the 30-year anniversary of their ground-breaking duo album "Bittersweet". This concert will feature a selection of tracks from the original album, as well as new and original compositions by the duo. Known for their impeccable chemistry and virtuosic playing, Stuart […]
Personnel Ryan Devlin, saxophoneGene Perla, bassJohn Lumpkin, drumsMike Bond, pianoSteve Kortyka, tenor sax The Ryan Devlin Quintet are arranging their "Series of Circumstances" US tour for January! Devlin, a second-generation saxophonist and Orlando native, has had a love for music since he was a young child due to his father's influence. He has played in […]
An encounter between Latin Jazz and the undeniable African Roots: Personnel: Mariano Morales - PianoMauricio Rodriguez - BassJorge Malave - SaxophoneJochy Rodriguez - TrumpetDimas Sanchez - Drums, PercussionIto Colon – PercussionThobos Lubamba - African percussion Dimas Sanchez and The Afro Latin Jazz Project will perform Jazz, influenced by the sounds of Afro Puerto Rican, Afro […]
The Ultima Zone is a live music experience that consists of stunning visuals that Matt has filmed throughout the US, including when he was Artist In Residence in some of our greatest National Parks (including Everglades and Shenandoah). The music that accompanies the visuals is the heart of the show, featuring Matt performing an array […]
O Som Do Jazz features Rio de Janeiro singer Andrea Moraes Manson and a crew of experienced musicians performing samba-jazz, Bossa Nova, Balanço, Baião and MPB. O Som Do Jazz (the sound of jazz in Portuguese) recaptures the grace, energy and spirit of 1960s Brazilian music. *** Part of Timucua's 2023 World Music Festival *** […]
Ella & The Bossa Beat is a father-daughter duo founded by Ella and Magrus Borges. They present a Brazilian Jazz/Pop style of music combining Bossa Nova grooves with a soulful jazz influence. In 2020, they released their first album together named “My Remedy”, capturing the attention of jazz and pop fans worldwide. Ella and Magrus […]
Personnel: Alex Weitz, saxophone / Tal Cohen, piano / Ben Tiberio, bass / Michael Piolet, drums Alex Weitz leads an all-star quartet in support of his latest album, "Rule of Thirds." In 2021 Alex won a “Pathways to Jazz” grant from Boulder County Arts which helped fund this, his third studio recording. Featuring special guests […]
Personnel: Zachary Bartholomew, piano / Marty Quinn, bass / Rodolfo Zuniga, drums The High Priests of Bebop: The Music of Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk Reimagined. Award-winning pianist Dr. Zachary Bartholomew and his trio, present an interactive and exciting concert showcasing the brilliant compositions of two of the most influential pianists/composers of jazz: Bud Powell […]
Personnel: Chaz Underriner, guitar / Dan Walters / Carlos Martinez / Garrett Wingfield / John Tichenor A concert of original compositions by Chaz Underriner performed by a quintet of musicians based throughout Florida. The quintet performs structured improvisations inspired by jazz, funk, blues, and folk styles. About Chaz Underriner Chaz Underriner (b. 1987 in Texas, […]
Hot Pants De France is a jazz and swing group that combines velvety vocals, instrumental proficiency, and creative re-harmonization to create a unique sound that blends hits from the past with contemporary styles. Led by touring/session guitarist Sam Kaufmann and violinist Jane Young, the group interprets popular songs from the '70s, '80s, and '90s in […]
Keegan Matthews (of Leisure Chief) is an Orlando, FL native who draws heavily from John Coltrane's approach to modal harmony, Weather Report's spontaneous attitude, and Vektroid's vaporwave textures. Later in 2023, Keegan will be releasing their debut album featuring YouTube sensation Juna Serita - a virtuosic electric bassist from Tokyo, Japan. And on drums, Rion […]
Keegan Matthews (of Leisure Chief) is an Orlando, FL native who draws heavily from John Coltrane's approach to modal harmony, Weather Report's spontaneous attitude, and Vektroid's vaporwave textures. Later in 2023, Keegan will be releasing their debut album featuring YouTube sensation Juna Serita - a virtuosic electric bassist from Tokyo, Japan. And on drums, Rion […]