Name: It Don’t Mean a Thing: Modern Swinging from Great American Songbook
Start: 2026-06-22T19:30:00-04:00
Location: John C. Court Cabaret

John C. Court Cabaret

Jazz vocalist Fred Johnson headlines Monday Night Jazz at FST's Court Cabaret with music from the Great American Songbook. Doors open 6:30 for food and beverages service, showtime is 7:30 pm. Three concert early summer series tickets now on sale at: - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mnjc-early-summer-series-tickets-1988175394124" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/mnjc-early-summer-series-tickets-1988175394124</a> Single show tickets on sale May 17.

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 Jazz vocalist Fred Johnson headlines Monday Night Jazz at FST's Court Cabaret with music from the Great American Songbook....

It Don’t Mean a Thing: Modern Swinging from Great American Songbook

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Eddie is a native Floridian. He has been singing and playing piano since he was eight years old. Attending the University of Miami, Eddie was in the Studio Music and Jazz Piano program. He entertained around the country and on cruise ships. He spent 15 great years in Nashville accompanying the Forester Sisters, who opened for Kenny Rogers, and traveling with Brenda Lee. For seven and a half years, Eddie was music director, pianist, conductor and arranger for Engelbert Humperdinck. While attending a Eddie Tobin show you will hear jazz, blues, standards, ragtime, classical, pop, calypso and country music. People will enjoy his renditions of songs by Jimmy Buffett, Leon Russell, Ray Charles and Johnny Cash.

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Sarasota Yacht Club

Artist Series Concerts: Saxophone Splendor
Valentin Kovalev, saxophone and Joseph Holt, piano
Featured Emerging Artist
Thursday, April 30, 2026 • 11:00 am performance followed by luncheon
Sarasota Yacht Club, 1100 John Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34236
Hailing from Siberia, classical saxophonist Valentin Kovalev is an ebullient and highly eclectic performer whose unique style was developed after studying in Russia, France, and the United States. Winner of multiple prestigious international competitions, Kovalev gave a sold-out debut recital at Carnegie Hall during the 2023-24 season. His work is driven by his love of fostering connections, exemplified by his vast community on social media, and he has committed support to Ukrainian saxophonists and other marginalized voices in the classical music world. Joined by Joseph Holt on piano, Kovalev’s program includes music by Bach, Rachmaninoff, Bizet, and Piazzolla. Single ticket: $75 (includes lunch).Series sponsored by Don and Jo Ann Burhart and Kandy Kaak. Concert sponsored by Cyndi and Howard Mumm, and Tim and Caroline Ryan. Concert dedicated to the memory of Claire Seminario.

Local Event: Artist Series Concerts: Saxophone Splendor

Artist Series Concerts: Saxophone Splendor

Artist Series Concerts: Saxophone Splendor
Valentin Kovalev, saxophone and Joseph Holt, piano
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✨ Experience a perfect romantic evening at Amore Restaurant with the enchanting tunes of Luis Morais on Thursday night! 🎹✨
Are you ready to delight in authentic Portuguese and Italian dishes surrounded by the warm ambiance of live music and love? Here's a sneak peek into what awaits you:
🎤 **Live Music Lineup**: Let Luis Morais smooth melodies and captivating voice set the mood for your night. Luis Morais will sing in Portuguese, English &amp; Spanish melodies from 60s, 70s, 80s... NOT TO BE MISSED!
🍝 **Delicious Cuisine**: Savor our freshly prepared traditional Portuguese and Italian dishes. From savory pastas to succulent meats, there's something for everyone.
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15% Off All bottles of wine. Live music with...

✨ Experience a perfect romantic evening at Amore Restaurant with the enchanting tunes of Luis Morais on Thursday night! 🎹✨
Are...

15% Off All bottles of wine. Live music with Luis Morais (consultant at Yamaha, pianist, singer)

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Celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month, the Jazz Club of Sarasota and the Central Florida musicians union, proudly present a Celebration of Jazz Masters—a series of four one-hour concerts honoring some of the most influential musicians in the history of jazz. Top Central Florida musicians will present afternoon or evening performances at the Selby Library Auditorium in downtown Sarasota. Each concert will be both informative and entertaining, offering audiences a deeper look into the artistry and legacy of these jazz icons. On April 30, David Pate and Friends present the music of Sam Rivers. All events are free and open to the public. Registration is required - <a href="https://scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com/event/jazz-jam-concert-series-310286" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com/event/jazz-jam-concert-series-310286</a>

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Celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month, the Jazz Club of Sarasota and the Central Florida musicians union, proudly present a...

David Pate & Quartet present the Music of Sam Rivers

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Hermitage Sunsets @ Benderson Park: “Making Songs and Making Sense,” featuring Hermitage Fellow Michael R. Jackson, Thursday, April 30, 6:30pm: Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright, composer, and Hermitage Fellow Michael R. Jackson exploded into the public consciousness with the premiere of his celebrated musical A Strange Loop, which transferred to Broadway after an acclaimed run at Playwrights Horizons. The New York Times described Jackson’s work as “so unexpected, contrarian, and maximalist that I spend a lot of time between them wondering what he’ll do next” – so if you’re in the audience at this Hermitage program, you might just get a ‘sneak peek’ of what that will be! A returning Hermitage Fellow, Jackson has previously shared selections from A Strange Loop and his musical White Girl in Danger with Hermitage audiences. This time, Jackson will offer insight into his latest work and his creative process. Presented in partnership with Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy. Registration is required at HermitageArtistRetreat.org ($5/person registration fee). Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL 34235

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Hermitage Sunsets @ Benderson Park: “Making Songs and Making Sense,” featuring Hermitage Fellow Michael R. Jackson, Thursday,...

Hermitage Sunsets @ Benderson Park: “Making Songs and Making Sense”

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In an effort to support mental wellness and reduce the stigma of seeking help, nonprofit organization Sunshine From Darkness has announced its 2026 “Step Into the Light Mental Health Summit.” The event – which costs $25, including all sessions and lunch – takes place on Saturday, May 2, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Mote SEA (Science Education Aquarium), located at 225 University Town Center Drive, near Nathan Benderson Park. The Summit, purposefully scheduled during Mental Health Awareness Month, is designed to empower attendees with practical coping skills, tools to support mental wellness in our community, and inspiration to break the stigma surrounding mental illness. Mental health practitioners, those working in a mental health-adjacent field, or individuals whose life has been impacted by mental illness – their own or a loved one - are especially encouraged to attend. This year’s Summit will center on the shared human experiences that shape our emotional wellbeing — grief, trauma, family challenges, and the everyday stressors that impact our mental health. Through speaker sessions on mindfulness, coping skills, interactive experiences, and the healing power of music therapy, the summit will create a safe, inclusive space for individuals and families to learn, connect, and strengthen their resilience. Keynote speakers will be Johnny Crowder, a suicide and abuse survivor, touring musician, certified Peer Recovery Specialist, public advocate for mental health awareness, and founder of Cope Notes; and Jerod Ward, a former professional basketball player, TEDx and motivational speaker, college basketball analyst for networks including ESPN and Fox Sports, and founder of JW Global Speaks, LLC. Presenting Sponsors are Jeffrey Peterson, Gulf Coast Community Foundation and Grace Community Church. Silver Sponsor is Sage Therapeutics. For more information or to register, visit stepintothelight.sunshinefromdarkness.org.

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The Pops Orchestra is combining with the majestic sounds of the Elizabeth M. Eaton Memorial Pipe Organ in a one-of-a-kind showcase that truly pulls out all the stops. The Elizabeth M. Eaton Memorial Pipe Organ, installed in the SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, will be on full display for this special performance of orchestra and organ music. Featuring local acclaimed organists Ann Stephenson-Moe, Glenn Priest, and Jason Branham, as well as the student winners of the Sarasota Music Conservatory Concerto Competition performing their winning pieces on violin, this concert will delight all, leaving you breathless and amazed.

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