Monday May 9Vocalist Chiara Izzi from Italy
Jazz Club of Sarasota @ Florida Studio Theater
7:30PM
https://jazzclubsarasota.org/monday-night-jazz-cabaret-series
 | Chiara Izzi – Award winning Italian singer, songwriter Chiara Izzi has been described by Jazz Times as “a talent to be heard, admired and anticipated” after the release of her debut album “Motifs”. Chiara’s International debut took place at the Montreux Jazz Festival Vocal Competition in 2011, where she was awarded first prize by the living musical legend Quincy Jones. In 2020 she also won the Independent Music Award for “Best Jazz Song with Vocals” with her composition “Circles Of The Mind.” She perfectly blends traditional Italian music with jazz, Mediterreanean and pop sounds to create a dynamic and heartwarming show, singing in four languages (English, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish). Chiara currently lives in New York City. Some of her notable performances occurred in prominent venues such as Montreux Jazz Festival, The Iridium, Apollo Theater, Aspen Jazz Festival, Jazzahead, the Italian Embassy in Washington DC and clubs throughout the USA. “Sister, you are very very talented!! – QUINCY JONES “A force of nature” – Michael Bailet – ALL ABOUT JAZZ “A talent to be heard, admired and anticipated” – Travis Rogers, JAZZ TIMES  Chiara Izzi Performance ReelChiara Izzi “Verso Il Mare”James” song by Pat Metheny“My Shining Hour” |
Friday May 13B3 Organ Master Tony Monaco
Fogartyville
8:00pm
https://wslr.org/event/tony-monaco/
(plus Blue Bamboo/Orlando Sat June 14)
 | Tony Monaco – the hottest Hammond B3 player on the scene today. Really fires up the crowd. In the tradition of Jimmy Smith and Groove Holmes, but then can tear it up!! Eight records out on Summit Records that have been super popular on jazz radio.  Tony Monaco’s “Midnight Special” |
Sunday May 15Jazz/Pop Vocalist Halie Loren
Selby Gardens Spanish Pointe (not downtown) / Osprey
1:00pm
Free for members, or regular admission. But reservations required if you want a seat – but now that the snow birds are gone, you can probably just come out and get a seat anyhow.
https://selby.org/dsc/dsc-special-events/garden-music-series/
Thursday May 19Jazz/Pop Vocalist Halie LorenPalladium / St Pete
8:00pm
https://mypalladium.org/events/halie-loren-in-concert/
| Halie Loren – Jazz-Pop singer/songwriter Halie Loren, hailing from Alaska and Oregon, is driven by a passion for authentic story-telling through music. Her award-winning original songs and ten albums to-date have topped international charts, and her multi-lingual performances have delighted audiences and garnered dedicated fans around the world for over a decade. In every setting — from intimate clubs with her trio to grand halls with a symphony orchestra and everything in between — she brings a fresh and original perspective to time-honored musical paths, channeling an innate understanding of connectedness across musical boundaries: whether it’s wringing out a ballad’s every vulnerable confession, pouring on the humor in a sassy blues, or swooning into a bossa nova’s gentle sway. On stage, Loren is all in!! “Anyone who walks into a Halie Loren show comes away the better for it… an absolutely riveting and truly original artist.” (FestivalPeak.com) Halie Loren Performance ReelHalie Loren – “A Woman’s Way” | |
Thursday June 2Brazilian Guitar Phenom Diego FigueiredoFogartyville / Sarasota
8:00pm
https://wslr.org/event/diego-figueiredo/
Friday June 3Brazilian Guitar Phenom Diego FigueiredoCarrollwood Cultural Center / Tampa
8:00pm
https://carrollwoodcenter.org/event/diego-figueiredo/?instance_id=1186344
| Diego Figueiredo – Grammy nominated Diego Figueiredo (pronounced fig-a-ray-doe) is considered one of the most talented guitar players in the world today. He is the winner of several important competitions including the Montreux Jazz Competition and the VISA Prize. Diego has released over nineteen albums to date, three DVD’s, and several instructional books. His music is a fusion between Jazz, Bossa Nova and Classical. Diego’s unique interpretations, along with his phenomenal technique and emotion, has created an explosion of adoring fans and concert goers. Diego has performed in over forty countries around the world. Diego Performance Reel “La Catedral” by Augustin Barrios Choro Chorado by Toquinho e Vinícius for Paulinho Nogueira Malageña – Solo at The Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe Detroit Diego Figueiredo Trio Live in Concert in São Paulo Brazil Diego Figueiredo Duo (hold onto your seat) | |
Music needs your support now after two years of being completely shut down. Jazz audiences tend to be highly vaccinated and maintain safe distancing. Masks of course are optional if you feel the need for using them.