Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center

Join us on May 31 for a special Jazz Club event when the Club announces the recipients of the 2026 Scholarship Awards at Fogartyville Media and Arts Center. The Class of 2026 will perform in concert. Program begins at 5 pm. Reserved seat tickets - $29 and $10 for students with all proceeds going to the Club's scholarship fund. Visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-scholarship-awards-concert-tickets-1988399303844" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/2026-scholarship-awards-concert-tickets-1988399303844 </a>&nbsp;

Local Event: Jazz Club Sarasota Scholarship Awards Presentation & Concert

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Jazz Club Sarasota Scholarship Awards...

Join us on May 31 for a special Jazz Club event when the Club announces the recipients of the 2026 Scholarship Awards at...

Jazz Club Sarasota Scholarship Awards Presentation & Concert

John C. Court Cabaret

Thomas Carabasi’s New Jazz Standard Quartet captures the essential lyricism of standards from both the American and Brazilian songbook with an emphasis on rhythm and swing! There are always some surprises and originals as well. The New Standards Quartet features Perry Chiles-sax/flute, Patrick Bettison-keys; Alejandro Arenas-bass and Carabasi-drums. Doors open at 6:30 for food and beverage service. Showtime is 7:30 pm. Visit: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mnjc-thomas-carabasi-tickets-1988266939940" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/mnjc-thomas-carabasi-tickets-1988266939940</a>

Local Event: Thomas Carabasi New Jazz Standards

Thomas Carabasi New Jazz Standards

Thomas Carabasi’s New Jazz Standard Quartet captures the essential lyricism of standards from both the American and Brazilian...

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“It Don’t Mean a Thing, Modern Swinging”. Vocalist Fred Johnson joins guitarist LaRue Nickelson- guitar, Michael Ross- bass, and Billy E. Peterson- drums, for an engaging program of traditional and contemporary arrangements drawn from the Great American Songbook and the jazz canon. The performance features music composed and popularized by legends such as Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, Jon Hendricks, Nat Adderley, and Joe Williams, among others—offering a rich blend of timeless standards and inventive interpretations. Doors open 6:30 for food and beverages service, showtime is 7:30 pm. Tickets: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mnjc-fred-johnson-tickets-1988268211744" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/mnjc-fred-johnson-tickets-1988268211744</a>

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

It Don’t Mean a Thing: Modern Swinging from...

 
“It Don’t Mean a Thing, Modern Swinging”. Vocalist Fred Johnson joins guitarist LaRue Nickelson- guitar, Michael Ross- bass,...

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

Experience the radiant spirit of Brazilian music in a captivating presentation celebrating the timeless artistry of Antônio Carlos Jobim. Centered around the joyful essence of “Alegria,” this performance weaves together lush harmonies, infectious rhythms, and expressive improvisation. From the gentle sway of bossa nova to the vibrant pulse of samba, audiences are invited on a musical journey filled with warmth, sophistication, and pure alegria—joy. Selections will include the familiar and the hidden gems from the compositions of Antonio Carlos Jobim (aka Tom Jobim in Brazil).Daniel Jordan- Sax/Flute, Pablo Arencebia- Piano, Mauricio Rodriguez- Bass, Dave Rudolph- Drums. Doors open 6:30 pm for food and beverage service; showtime is 7:30 pm. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mnjc-daniel-jordan-tickets-1988268593887" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/mnjc-daniel-jordan-tickets-1988268593887</a>

Local Event: Daniel Jordan Quartet presents "Alegria: The Joy of Jobim"

Daniel Jordan Quartet presents "Alegria: The...

Experience the radiant spirit of Brazilian music in a captivating presentation celebrating the timeless artistry of Antônio...

Daniel Jordan Quartet presents "Alegria: The Joy of Jobim"

By George, by Ira: Scotty Wright sings Gershwin. Two of the most famous, most successful songwriters in American music are composer/pianist George Gershwin and his brother, lyricist Ira Gershwin. Scotty Wright, jazz voice, presents a program of their most popular works, found in the repertoire of performers as varied as Al Jolson, Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Linda Ronstadt, Sammy Davis Jr, Sarah Vaughan, Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Janis Joplin, Ray Charles and Chaka Khan. Judi Glover on piano; Joe Porter on bass; Pete Carney on saxophone and flute, and David Hardman on drums will be Scotty’s musical partners, as they explore an amazing chapter of the Great American Songbook: The Gershwin Brothers. Doors open 6:30 for food and beverages. Showtime 7:30 pm <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mnjc-scotty-wright-tickets-1988283582719" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/mnjc-scotty-wright-tickets-1988283582719</a>

Local Event: Scotty Wright: By George, By Ira, Gershwin

Scotty Wright: By George, By Ira, Gershwin

By George, by Ira: Scotty Wright sings Gershwin. Two of the most famous, most successful songwriters in American music are...

Reigniting tradition is what Barbara King is all about. This Brooklyn, New York native is lighting the path for a new generation of fans by advancing the confluence of jazz and inspirational music. Vocalist Barbara King presents&nbsp;“A Conversation with Billie and Ella“, an intimate concert exploring how repertoire shaped the artistry of Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. From Ella’s joyful standards like&nbsp; Cheek to Cheek&nbsp; to Billie’s blues-infused laments, this program reveals how song choices reflect their voices, relationships, and unique perspectives on the world. Doors open at 6:30 for food and beverage service. Showtime is 7:30 pm. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mnjc-barbara-king-tickets-1988283695055" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/mnjc-barbara-king-tickets-1988283695055</a>

Local Event: Barbara King: A Conversation with Billie and Ella

Barbara King: A Conversation with Billie and Ella

Reigniting tradition is what Barbara King is all about. This Brooklyn, New York native is lighting the path for a new...

Alejandro Arenas received this year's Al Downing Jazz Association Jazz Musician of the Year award. A well deserved honor for one of the Bay area's all around musicians; writer, arranger, producer, educator, and contributor to all. For Monday Night Jazz, Alejandro Arenas leads a dynamic quartet celebrating iconic Jazz classics written by legendary bassists and Hispanic composers. This program features original arrangements of Bob Haggard’s “What’s New”, Sam Jones’ “Unit 7”, Juan Tizol’s “Caravan”, Maria Grever’s “What a Difference a Day Made” and more compositions by some of the unsung heroes that have helped shape Jazz into a beautifully diverse art form. Alejandro Arenas – Bass, John O’Leary- Piano, Fernando Cruz- Sax/flute, Drums - TBA Doors open 6:30 pm for food &amp; beverages, showtime 7:30 pm. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mnjc-alejandro-arenas-tickets-1988283884622" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/mnjc-alejandro-arenas-tickets-1988283884622</a>

Local Event: Alejandro Arenas: Deep Roots - Bass and Latin voices 

Alejandro Arenas: Deep Roots - Bass and Latin...

Alejandro Arenas received this year's Al Downing Jazz Association Jazz Musician of the Year award. A well deserved honor for...

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Jazz Club Sarasota Scholarship Awards Presentation & Concert

MAY

31

5:00 PM

Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Ct, Sarasota, FL

Thomas Carabasi New Jazz Standards

JUN

8

7:30 PM

John C. Court Cabaret, 1265 1st St, Sarasota, FL

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

JUN

22

7:30 PM

John C. Court Cabaret, 1265 1st St, Sarasota, FL

Daniel Jordan Quartet presents "Alegria: The Joy of Jobim"

JUL

13

7:30 PM

John C. Court Cabaret, 1265 1st St, Sarasota, FL

Scotty Wright: By George, By Ira, Gershwin

JUL

27

7:30 PM

John C. Court Cabaret, 1265 1st St, Sarasota, FL

Barbara King: A Conversation with Billie and Ella

AUG

10

7:30 PM

John C. Court Cabaret, 1265 1st St, Sarasota, FL

Alejandro Arenas: Deep Roots - Bass and Latin voices

AUG

24

7:30 PM

John C. Court Cabaret, 1265 1st St, Sarasota, FL