It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Bevacqua-Geddes. Continue reading
Common Ground – Side Door At The Palladium – review by Margaret Bevacqua-Geddes
It was old home week at the Palladium on Sunday March 11 for the reunion of Common Ground, the popular jazz band that played five nights a week for seven years at the Hurricane Restaurant on St. Pete beach in the 80s and 90s. Continue reading Tampa Bay Jazz Scene (Part One | The Festivals)
New York City, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles and New Orleans are all U.S. cities that come to mind when you think of a thriving jazz scene. Jazz enthusiasts will travel from around the world to visit their Jazz Clubs, Concert Halls and Festivals. Continue reading
The Kym Purling Trio at The Side Door – Review by Dale Wade Johnston
There were only a few things missing to make the scene complete. The room was not smoke-filled (as smoking is no longer permitted in public places), there was no sound of clinking cocktail glasses with ice cubes (although wine was available at the counter) Continue reading
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Jazz Jam Grows
Just over three years ago, the Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association started its first Jazz Jam. Continue reading
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The Blue & Green Project, Live on Stage!
[NOTE: This event is not ADTBJA sponsored, but is presented here as it may be of interest to some members.]
From a press release by Hillsborough Community College:
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Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association presents Jonathan “Jazz” Russell
From a press release written by ADTBJA president Bette Gregg:
Sixteen-year-old award-winning jazz violinist and film composer Jonathan “Jazz” Russell will appear in concert Continue reading
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Our New Interactive Newsletter
Welcome to our new Interactive Newsletter!! Continue reading
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