Free admission!

Featuring Chris Cortez on guitar, Walt Hubbard on drums, Doug Mathews on bass, Ed Krout on keyboards, and other special guests. The band first plays a concert set, which is then followed by a jazz jam session. Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments and sit in. A guitar amp, bass amp, drums, and piano are available for use.

To learn more about Chris Cortez and friends, and view photos and videos, visit - https://bluebambooartcenter.com/chris-cortez

Made possible by a grant from United Arts of Central Florida.

Barcelona native Ona Kirei (vocalist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist), will be presenting music from her newest album 'Mirage' with the awarded trio La Lucha, in addition to songs with her duo project Orilla, with bassist Alejandro Arenas.

Ona Kirei's exceptional ability to move the listener's soul with her expressiveness and virtuosity, the extraordinary musicianship of La Lucha, and the chemistry that the four of them show on stage all combine to make their shows a unique and unforgettable experience.

Their music pushes the stylistic boundaries of jazz through each of their varied multicultural influences, and showcases compositional and arranging skills while also displaying a profound emotional connection.

To read more about Ona Kirei and La Lucha, and view videos, click here - https://bluebambooartcenter.com/ona-kirei-and-la-lucha

All ticket sales are final. Refunds are allowed only if the event is cancelled.

Don Soledad presents “Arte y Pasíon” (Art and Passion) – an evening of flamenco.

Join Don Soledad on flamenco guitar and his quartet as they take you on a journey to Southern Spain and beyond. "Arte y Pasíon" features original compositions from Soledad’s albums, compositions by Michel Camilo, Tomatito, Astor Piazzolla, and Chick Corea, as well as other surprises. Featuring Nicolas Adams on guitar, Josip E. Zambrano on percussion, and flamenco dancer Briana Small.

As a 5th generation musician of Serbian family roots, Nicolas Adams offers a life-time culmination of unique Gypsy style all his own. Ambitious and self-taught, Nicolas has been playing professionally since the age of 12 and specializes in a variety of stringed instruments. He is eclectic by nature and accomplished playing everything from traditional classics to cutting-edge, contemporary music.

Josip Zambrano is a percussionist, musical arranger, producer, and radio host. He was born and raised in Valencia, Venezuela, and studied in the Simón Bolívar Music Conservatory in Caracas. Josip began his career as a percussionist in different symphonic orchestras, specializing in many areas before turning to flamenco, playing Cajón. He has recently had the opportunity to perform with local artists in Southeast Asia, Thailand, India, and Nepal, and has also completed his studies in Music Therapy and Mantra in the international association Yoga Alliance.

Briana Small, one of Central Florida’s most talented up-and-coming dancers, is one of the principal dancers for the local Orlando dance academy Flamenco del Sol. She has been dancing flamenco for 11 years and under the direction of maestra Tammy Weber Millar for 8 years.

Guitarist and recording artist Don Soledad has been a mainstay in the US and Florida talent pool since his move from the San Francisco Bay Area. His dedication to the art of flamenco guitar started under the tutelage of flamenco guitar maestros living in the US, as well as in Andalucia, Spain.

To read more about Don, and view photos and videos, visit - https://bluebambooartcenter.com/don-soledad

All ticket sales are final. Refunds are allowed only if the event is cancelled.

Come enjoy local talent as they bring the art of chamber music alive!

The Chamber Music Players consist of internationally recognized violin & viola duo Routa Kroumovitch-Gomez and Alvaro Gomez. This husband-and-wife team will be joined by some of their talented friends and colleagues to play classical selections.

Since making their professional debut in Russia in 1972, Routa and Alvaro have performed with orchestras in Europe, South America, Israel, Japan, Korea, Singapore, China, Canada, and as concert masters of the Chilean Philharmonic Orchestra. The duo currently perform together locally with the Bach Festival Orchestra, where Routa is concertmaster. Routa is also the professor of violin at Stetson University School of Music, where she has been a member of the faculty since 1989. Dr. Alvaro Gomez is the conductor of the Maitland Symphony Orchestra and Baroque Chamber Orchestra.

To read more, and view videos, visit - https://bluebambooartcenter.com/chamber-music-players

All ticket sales are final. Refunds are allowed only if the event is cancelled.

Join us for another installment of our JazzPro Series, created to showcase some of the monster talent among us in Central Florida. This weekly Wednesday night concert series highlights local and touring artists of extremely high caliber. These are shows that you won't want to miss!

"Terry Myers is undoubtedly one of the best all-around reed players in the country today. His versatility and expertise on the clarinet and saxophone are a treat to the ears." - Buddy Morrow, former leader of the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra.

Terry Myers has had a long career in the Central Florida area, including being a band leader at Walt Disney World's Epcot, the band leader at Rosie O'Grady's Good Time Jazz Emporium, and as an original member of Bill Allred's Classic Jazz Band. Terry is the director of the famed Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, and has appeared at many jazz festivals across the United States, Europe, and Asia.

This evening will feature Terry on clarinet/saxophone, with Michael Kramer on piano, Ben Kramer on bass, and Greg Parnell on drums.

To read more about Terry, view photos and videos, visit - https://bluebambooartcenter.com/terry-myers

All ticket sales are final. Refunds are allowed only if the event is cancelled.

Free admission! Join us every Thursday for a fun evening of jazz.

Featuring Chris Cortez on guitar, Walt Hubbard on drums, Doug Mathews on bass, Ed Krout on keyboards, and other special guests. The band first plays a concert set, which is then followed by a jazz jam session. Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments and sit in. A guitar amp, bass amp, drums, and piano are available for use.

To learn more about Chris Cortez and friends, and view photos and videos, visit - https://bluebambooartcenter.com/chris-cortez

Made possible by a grant from United Arts of Central Florida.

Join award-winning pianist Dr. Zachary Bartholomew and his trio as they deliver an endearing musical performance remembering the legendary pianist, composer, and jazz icon Armando “Chick” Corea. This show will feature Corea's musical compositions spanning from beginning to end of his decades long career.

Joining Zach are Brandon Robertson on bass, and Max Marsillo on drums.

Dr. Zachary Bartholomew is an award-winning pianist, composer, and music educator who maintains an active performance career as one of the most heavily sought-after pianists, accompanists, and sidemen in Florida. He has headlined national and international jazz festivals, toured across the country, and has placed as a top three finalist in the highly acclaimed Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition on two separate occasions. He is the pianist in the Gulf Coast Symphony’s Jazz Collective, the Lake Wales Jazz Connection, and regularly performs with professional organizations such as the Naples Philharmonic and Sarasota Pops Orchestra.

Additionally, Zach is a full-time professor at Florida Memorial University and is actively involved in music education and outreach. One current project is his state-funded “Jazz Access Tour,” an outreach program that aims to provide underserved communities and schools in Florida with world-class public performances and educational programs.

To read more, and view photos and videos, visit - https://bluebambooartcenter.com/zachary-bartholomew-trio

All ticket sales are final. Refunds are allowed only if the event is cancelled.

Allan Vaché is an expert on what some refer to as the "licorice stick", the clarinet. Joined by trumpeter Davy Jones they will create "Licorice and Brass", a rollicking night of classic jazz music! This evening will also feature Mark McKee on piano, Charlie Silva on bass, and Dennis Laak on drums.

Allan Vaché is well known to Central Florida audiences for his many appearances at Blue Bamboo, on Jazz cruises, and at various festivals all over the world. Vaché played with the Jim Cullum Jazz Band of San Antonio, Texas, for seventeen years and was a regular on the Riverwalk – Live from the Landing radio show on Public Radio International. He has appeared with Benny Goodman, Teddy Wilson, Lionel Hampton, Pete Fountain, Clark Terry, Benny Carter, Milt Hinton, Bucky Pizzarelli, Gene Krupa, Jake Hanna, Scott Hamilton, Herb Ellis, Bonnie Raitt, Leon Redbone and many other notable musicians.

To read more about Allan, and view videos, visit - https://bluebambooartcenter.com/allan-vache

David Jones began playing the trumpet at the age of 11, developed an interest in jazz during high school going on to major in music at Florida State University for 2 years. He left college in 1975 to play music full time, working in night clubs and 'paying his dues' with jazz bands in Florida and Georgia until settling in Orlando in 1981. Since that time he has worked as staff musician for Busch Gardens, Circus World, Sea World, Church St. Station, the Delta Queen Steamboat Co. (on the Mississippi Queen), and Walt Disney World, where he is currently the featured cornetist with The Grand Floridian Society Orchestra.

Jones performed at the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival for the first time in 1989 and, since then, has played at more than 50 jazz festivals coast to coast and around the world. Traveled with Rosie O'Grady's Goodtime Jazz Band to England, Wales, Scotland and Denmark, and with the widely acclaimed Black Dog Jazz Band to Canada, Holland, Germany and Belgium. In 1992 went on concert tour of mainland China with The Black Dogs, giving performances in Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Xian, Guilin and the Great Wall.

Better known to the jazz community as Davy Jones, he has built his reputation on his knowledge of jazz styles of the 20's and 30's and is renowned for his decisive lead playing and hot jazz choruses. He appears at major jazz festivals across the country with the Black Dogs and with Allan Vaché and the New Delta Steamer Jazz Band.

All ticket sales are final. Refunds are allowed only if the event is cancelled.

Join us for our Jazz Pro Series, showcasing the monster talent among us in Central Florida. This weekly Wednesday night concert series highlights local and touring artists of extremely high caliber. These are shows that you won't want to miss!

Daniel Jordan is a passionate and creative tenor saxophonist/flautist, a gifted composer/arranger, and woodwind sideman to anyone who wants the best. Dan plays with a unique style that is full of emotion.

Leading his quartet, the shows are full of surprises and always thoroughly engaging. When he plays he is transported with the music, and takes the listener on the musical journey with him.

To read more about Dan Jordan, view photos and videos, visit - https://bluebambooartcenter.com/dan-jordan-quartet

All ticket sales are final. Refunds are allowed only if the event is cancelled.

Free admission! Join us every Thursday for a fun evening of jazz.

Featuring Chris Cortez on guitar, Walt Hubbard on drums, Doug Mathews on bass, Ed Krout on keyboards, and other special guests. The band first plays a concert set, which is then followed by a jazz jam session. Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments and sit in. A guitar amp, bass amp, drums, and piano are available for use.

To learn more about Chris Cortez and friends, and view photos and videos, visit - https://bluebambooartcenter.com/chris-cortez

Made possible by a grant from United Arts of Central Florida.

Brian Smalley is a Florida guitar picker with ten crafty fingers, mastery of a variety of genres, and multiple musical personalities. Ranging from the classic sounds of folk and Americana, to unique covers of Jazz and popular music, to Brian's original music, his program is always eclectic and entertaining. Every performance is lively and humorous, and he has a keen ability to connect with every listener in the room.

During his long musical career, Brian has worked to develop a motif that he describes as the “Acoustic Novel,” replete with plot and sub-text, providing a mental landscape that is something akin to aural musical theatre.

To read more about Brian, and view photos and videos, visit - https://bluebambooartcenter.com/brian-smalley

All ticket sales are final. Refunds are allowed only if the event is cancelled.

Jazz at the Ballroom presents an evening of jazz with the Konrad Paszkudzki Trio featuring Olivia Chindamo on vocals and Dylan Shamat on bass.

Called by JazzTimes, “a rising-star pianist,” Australian-Polish Konrad Paszkudzki began his career at the age of 15 when he went to university in Perth. He finished his undergraduate degree at 18 and quickly established a reputation as a leading jazzman in Australia—including becoming the first pianist to win the James Morrison Scholarship in 2008. It was James Morrison who said of Konrad, “To put it simply, he is Jazz!”

Olivia Chindamo is a New York-based jazz vocalist from Australia whose unique voice effortlessly carries and delivers stories and melodies with the highest level of integrity, honesty and musicianship. With a special love for improvisation, Olivia's musical endeavors offer a fresh combination of old and new as she continually fuses an ever expanding knowledge of jazz history with her modern sensibilities, impressive technique control and textural versatility.

Bassist Dylan Shamat is a bassist, composer, and educator based in New York City, where he studied at the Manhattan School of Music and The Juilliard School. Since 2016, Dylan has performed pops concerts with many major North American orchestras, including Houston symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, and the Cleveland Orchestra.

To read more about the KP Trio, and view photos and videos, visit - https://bluebambooartcenter.com/kp-trio

All ticket sales are final. Refunds are allowed only if the event is cancelled.

Baritone saxophonist Glenn Wilson and guitarist Rory Stuart celebrate the 32nd anniversary of their ground-breaking duo album "Bittersweet". Joining them this afternoon are Greg Parnell on drums, and Richard Drexler on bass.

Rory Stuart is a critically acclaimed jazz guitarist and composer based in New York. As a leader, he has CDs that have received 4 stars in Downbeat, and been voted 10 best of the year in Coda and Cadence. Rory has also performed with a wide range of artists, from Brother Jack McDuff to Steve Coleman, and has been called by Jazz Times “Perhaps THE most innovative straight-ahead jazz guitarist to emerge in years.”

Glenn Wilson has been called "an unsung hero in modern jazz" by the All- Music Guide. He has recorded for several jazz labels over his 50-year career and has toured and recorded with Buddy Rich, Lionel Hampton, Tito Puente, Bob Belden and many others. Glenn also directs furtherjazz.org, a non-profit organization.

To read more about Glenn and Rory, view photos and videos, visit - https://bluebambooartcenter.com/central-florida-jazz-society-presents-glenn-wilson-and-rory-stuart

Join us for our Jazz Pro Series, showcasing the monster talent among us in Central Florida. This weekly Wednesday night concert series highlights local and touring artists of extremely high caliber. These are shows that you won't want to miss!

Jazz Trombonist Harry Watters travels nationally and internationally as a Jupiter Artist. A graduate of North Texas University, Harry has performed as a soloist with the the Syracuse Symphony, the Baton Rouge Symphony, the Louisiana Philharmonic, the Tulsa Pops, the West Virginia Symphony, the University of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band, the Janacek Philharmonic, the Moldovan Festival Orchestra, and the U.S. Army Orchestra.

Harry is also in demand as a clinician. He has presented his "Power Practicing" seminar at the Jazz Education Network National Conference, the Association of Concert Bands' National Convention, and many top universities around the country.

To read more about Harry, and view photos and videos, visit - https://bluebambooartcenter.com/harry-watters

Harry's Website - http://www.harrywatters.com/index.htm

All ticket sales are final. Refunds are allowed only if the event is cancelled.

Free admission! Join us every Thursday for a fun evening of jazz.

Featuring Chris Cortez on guitar, Walt Hubbard on drums, Doug Mathews on bass, Ed Krout on keyboards, and other special guests. The band first plays a concert set, which is then followed by a jazz jam session. Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments and sit in. A guitar amp, bass amp, drums, and piano are available for use.

To learn more about Chris Cortez and friends, and view photos and videos, visit - https://bluebambooartcenter.com/chris-cortez

Made possible by a grant from United Arts of Central Florida.

Dave Smith was a local jazz enthusiast and when he passed away, his wife Paulette donated his incredible record and CD collection to Blue Bamboo. Our volunteers and staff have been working tirelessly to share this music with you. We’ve created a museum quality audio exhibit, that can be accessed through our website.

To officially launch the opening of this incredible collection, we’re hosting a listening party to listen and discuss the music together, along with multi-media presentations about the artists. Everyone is welcome to attend this event at Blue Bamboo. It’s fun, educational, free to all ages, and we encourage requests.

You can access the archive by joining our mailing list. As we get closer to the event, we will post a program of material to be presented. Please submit requests from the archive to cortezguitar@earthlink.net. See you there!

Suzy Park is a dynamic and vibrant vocalist, whose personality and vocals both shine brightly from the stage.

Suzy joined the famed Disney’s Voices of Liberty in 1990, and has also performed with The Girlfriends at the Hyatt Grand Cypress, and with the jazz vocal ensemble American Vybe at EPCOT. She has performed at numerous jazz clubs and festivals throughout Florida, including the Pleasure Island Jazz Company, Sunfest, the Lynx Jazz Festival, Timpano’s, and the Grand Bohemian. Suzy has performed at Carnegie Hall with Salsa artist Tito Nieves, and at the Hampton Jazz Festival, where she opened for David Sanborn. She has been a featured vocalist with the Orlando Pops Orchestra and the St. John’s River City Big Band.

Joining Suzy Park this evening will be Bob Thornton on piano, Chuck Archard on bass, and Paul Parker on drums.

To read more about Suzy, and view photos and videos, visit - https://bluebambooartcenter.com/suzy-park-quartet

All ticket sales are final. Refunds are allowed only if the event is cancelled.

The Sanford Jazz Ensemble presents "From Monk to Motown."

The Sanford Jazz Ensemble is a volunteer big band made up of local musicians in the Central Florida area. Their concerts typically feature an eclectic variety of songs including jazz standards, soul, R&B, and original material. The band is led by legendary arranger Dave Weaver.

To read more about the SJE, and view videos, visit - https://bluebambooartcenter.com/sanford-jazz-ensemble

All ticket sales are final. Refunds are allowed only if the event is cancelled.

Join us for another installment of the JazzPro Series, highlighting local and touring artists of extremely high caliber.

LaRue Nickelson is a jazz guitarist and composer from the Tampa Bay area. He has had a varied and diverse music career, with many different groups. He is currently staying busy playing festivals and frequenting clubs in the Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Orlando, and Sarasota areas.

As well as recording and performing, LaRue is a composer with more than 100 compositions to his credit, and has written for two Mel Bay anthologies. LaRue is the jazz guitar instructor at the University of South Florida.

To read more about LaRue, and view videos, visit - https://bluebambooartcenter.com/larue-nickelson-quartet

All ticket sales are final. Refunds are allowed only if the event is cancelled.

Free admission! Join us every Thursday for a fun evening of jazz.

Featuring Chris Cortez on guitar, Walt Hubbard on drums, Doug Mathews on bass, Ed Krout on keyboards, and other special guests. The band first plays a concert set, which is then followed by a jazz jam session. Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments and sit in. A guitar amp, bass amp, drums, and piano are available for use.

To learn more about Chris Cortez and friends, and view photos and videos, visit - https://bluebambooartcenter.com/chris-cortez

Made possible by a grant from United Arts of Central Florida.