Upcoming Events
Performances, festivals, and events from the Jazz Club of Sarasota
Sarasota Jazz Project
Sarasota Jazz Project
Enjoy Big Band Jazz from one of the finest big bands on Florida's West coast. The Sarasota Jazz Project is directed by co-founder, George McLain. Comprised of some of the best musicians on the Gulf Coast, the seventeen piece band plays the music of the great big bands of the past as well as original compositions and arrangements.
The Project Band features music from the American Songbook and some classic jazz standards.
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$20 / $15 JCS Members
Michael Ross & Friends
Michael Ross & Friends
Enjoy some great straight ahead jazz along with contemporary and original compositions from the Michael Ross Trio. Joining Ross are Dan Heck, guitar and James Kerwin, drums and maybe a special guest.
Ross’ latest CD release of original compositions “Giraffe” has received great reviews from jazz critics. Collaborating as a side-man with esteemed musicians such as Nat Adderley, Jimmie Cobb, Herbie Mann, Nathen Page, and countless others, Michael has left an indelible mark on the musical landscapes of Florida and the southern region of the US.
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$20 / $15 JCS Members
Rafael “Ruffus” Silva
Rafael “Ruffus” Silva
Rafael “Ruffus” Silva is a pianist and saxophonist from Santos, Brazi, and was awarded a scholarship to Berklee College of Music.
His quartet performs a great mix of jazz standards, bossa nova, Songbook favorites, original compositions, and jazz interpretations of familiar popular music.
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$20 / $15 JCS Members
Keven Aland & Hot Club SRQ
Keven Aland & Hot Club SRQ
Keven Aland and Hot Club SRQ was warmly received at their initial headlining concert at Jazz at Two last season. The band performs Gypsy Jazz, music that is deeply rooted in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. This music simply swings and is full of beauty and romance. Enjoy a mix of swing, ballads, tango, Flamenco, bossa nova and straight ahead jazz. Keven Aland, violin; Jon McLaughlin, guitar; Glenn Stevenson, bass.
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$20 / $15 JCS Members
Scotty Wright Quartet
Scotty Wright Quartet
The Scotty Wright Quartet returns with jazz vocalist, Scotty Wright, who brings his smooth supple voice and soulful, playful style for a program of familiar and beloved songs. From blues, to bossa nova and ballads to straight-ahead swinging, Scotty’s quartet glides easily from one song, one mood, and one groove to another, taking listeners along for a very satisfying ride.
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$20 / $15 JCS Members
Barbara Jordan Quartet
Barbara Jordan Quartet
The Barbara Jordan Quartet presents “Timeless Classics”. A first-time headliner, Barbara and her Quartet will be swinging some jazzy numbers, familiar pop favorites, and songs from the Great American Songbook. The Quartet features Rodney Rojas on sax, Keith Carman on piano, John DeWitt on bass and Barbara Jordan on vocals.
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$20 / $15 JCS Members
2026 Jazz Club of Sarasota Scholarship Recipients
2026 Jazz Club of Sarasota Scholarship Recipients
The 2026 Jazz Club of Sarasota Scholarship Recipients perform in concert and jazz jam format. Come to the show and support theses talented young musicians.
The group performed to rave reviews at Fogartyville Art & Media Center this past June.
This concert benefits the Jazz Club’s scholarship fund. Due to the holiday schedule, this is a special Wednesday performance.
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$20 / $15 JCS Members
Paul Gormley Quartet
Paul Gormley Quartet
Bassist Paul Gormley returns to Jazz at Two and headlines the season’s finale with his talented quartet. A native of Southern California, Paul performed and recorded with many well-known artists and big bands. The concert features classic jazz compositions and American Songbook favorites.
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$20 / $15 JCS Members
Thomas Carabasi Quartet
Thomas Carabasi Quartet
Thomas Carabasi returns to Jazz at Two with an all-new program. Enjoy a mix of songbook favorites, classic jazz, popular standards, and some Samba and bossa sounds from Brazil. The Thomas Carabasi Quintet was an opening act in last year’s Sarasota Jazz Festival and performed a sold-out show with rave reviews at Monday Night Jazz at the Cabaret.
Tickets Sold Only at the Door
$20 / $15 JCS Members