Gulf Coast Jazz Collective celebrates New Orleans Nov. 12 at the MACC

October 8, 2026

Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026 | 7 p.m. | Music & Arts Community Center

Gulf Coast Jazz Collective kicks off its 2026-27 season with Crescent City: New Orleans Jazz, on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m., at the Music & Arts Community Center (MACC) in Fort Myers.

Every note of jazz traces its DNA back to one city – New Orleans – and the Gulf Coast Jazz Collective is going home.

With an expanded lineup featuring two guest horn players and guitar alongside the trio, this concert recreates the full, rich texture of the Crescent City’s musical legacy – from Jelly Roll Morton to Louis Armstrong – all in one unforgettable evening that will make you feel like you’re standing on Bourbon Street.

Featuring Paul Gavin on drums, Brandon Robertson on bass, Zach Bartholomew on piano, and with special guest musicians Kevin Celebi on trumpet, Derrick Harris on Trombone and Zach Muth on guitar.

To purchase tickets for Crescent City: New Orleans Jazz with the Gulf Coast Jazz Collective, call (239) 277-1700 or visit MACCtickets.org. The Music & Arts Community Center is located off Daniels Parkway at 13411 Shire Lane.

To see a full schedule and subscribe to upcoming Gulf Coast Jazz Collective concerts at the MACC, including the 2026-27 Jazz Season, visit gulfcoastsymphony.org/series/jazz.

Performance photos by Bruce Jaeger