Jazz pianist by Keith Carmen

Keith came to Sarasota in 1997 from Kalamazoo MI where he was a computer software designer and manager for 25 years. He has played piano/keyboard with combo bands and big bands for over 60 years. Keith was a double-major at Michigan State University, in music and mathematics. Keith played lower brass, marching a sousaphone at the football games, tuba in the concert band, and trumpet in the pep bands. Through high school and college, Keith also played the upright bass with Michigan area jazz groups.

Keith is currently active in the Sarasota area with several local groups.