Join The Evan Christopher Trio in an Evening of Jazz
THE EVAN CHRISTOPHER TRIO brings its New Orleans Jazz tradition to Gainesville. Clarinetist, Evan Christopher is a refreshingly bright light on the international Jazz scene. He combines virtuosity, immaculate taste and enthusiasm with a deep commitment to exploring the full range of musical possibilities. Anchored in the musical vocabulary created by early Creole clarinetists, Christopher... Read More Read More
Jazz Series to Close with Cunningham Trio
Evenings of Intimate Jazz Series: Steve Cunningham Trio May 13 8:00 PM The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center Tickets: $30/Individual, $25/Groups of 6 or more Rochester, NY native Steve Cunningham began playing guitar at age 14, where he was influenced by such diverse artists as Led Zeppelin, Pat Metheny, Yes, and the Brecker Brothers, as... Read More Read More
Sasha Masakowski & Musical Playground Hit the High Notes in Jazz Series
Evenings of Intimate Jazz Series: Sasha Masakowski & Musical Playground Featuring James Westfall on piano, Jason Weaver bass, and Brent Solnick drums March 12 8:00 PM The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center Tickets: $30/Individual, $25/Groups of 6 or more Out of the great city of New Orleans, where music is as important, delicious and rich... Read More Read More
The Arts Council Evenings of Intimate Jazz Series™ – Final 3 Shows!
Small tables, candle light, and the smooth sounds of jazz create the perfect atmosphere for one of The Arts Council’s most loved series, Evenings of Intimate Jazz™. Held in the beautiful Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center, this six concert series features nationally recognized jazz artists in a quaint, intimate setting. Tickets can be purchased by the... Read More Read More
Five Questions with Monica Spears, jazz singer
For years, Monica Spears played with bands at nightspots, restaurants, festivals and fairs and lived the crooner lifestyle. But now as a mother of three girls in Alto, she has changed the way she expresses her musical talent. Spears branched out to jazz standards and torch melodies because “jazz is an art,” she said. Read More
