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Sarasota Jazz Project at Cafe Barbosso
Courtesy of Don Mopsick | Posted on June 11, 2023
Where
Cafe Barbosso
5501 Palmer Crossing Cir.
Sarasota, FL
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When
Fri, June 23, 2023
6:30 pm
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Musicians
David Pruyn
trumpetGreg Nielsen
tromboneKaty Cristiani
vocalsGeorge McLain
saxophone, tenorMike Valasek
trumpetBill Karow
trumpetDavid DeWitt
tromboneGregory Caputo
drumsJeff Wooldridge
trumpetdon Parker
tromboneHarley Sommerfeld
woodwindsBob Miner
saxophone, tenorAbout
“Sarasota Jazz Project” is a high energy 17 piece jazz ensemble comprised of some of the finest musicians on the West Coast of Florida. These talented all-stars play both original compositions and standard tunes, creatively arranged in a unique contemporary Big Band style. Whether you dance, or listen or both, be prepared to be thoroughly entertained. The Sarasota Jazz Project Big Band performs at jazz concerts, clubs, schools/universities, private clubs, and Jazz Club of Sarasota events throughout the year.
The Sarasota Jazz Project is a seventeen piece Big Band dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and public performance of big band jazz music in Sarasota and the neighboring communities in the state of Florida. Founded in February 2010 by George McLean and George McLain (no relation!), the band is comprised of the best available local musicians, including professional jazz musicians with long resumes and careers in performing with top-name bands and jazz musicicans throughout the world. Members also include local music teachers and educators; working musicians who perform regularly in local theaters,orchestras and cabaret venues; and other serious local musicianswho maintain "day jobs"and play jazz for the sheer pleasure and exhilaration ofbeing a part of this true American art form....