JAZZ at the MACC: The Music of Art Blakey The Gulf Coast Jazz Collective is joined by trumpeter James Suggs and saxophonist Valerie Gillespie to play the music of Art Blakey. Master drummer Art Blakey was one of the most prolific band leaders of his time, known for his powerful drum solos, and his creation of …
More InfoLatin Jazz with José Valentino Join us for an exhilarating evening of Latin Jazz music with the Gulf Coast Jazz Collective featuring Latin GRAMMY®EMMY® award winning artist, producer, and composer José Valentino. A preeminent leader in music and media, television, global outreach and community development, and education industries, Dr. José Valentino Ruiz is a multi-hyphenate …
More InfoJAZZ at the MACC: Holiday Jazz The Gulf Coast Jazz Collective celebrates the holiday season with special guest artists saxophonist Valerie Gillespie and trombonist Herb Bruce and brings the Collective’s special swinging style to holiday classics. Gulf Coast Jazz Collective Founded in 2021, the Gulf Coast Jazz Collective brings the best of live Jazz performance to Southwest …
More InfoWomen of Jazz Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughn, Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald “The First Lady of Jazz” all revolutionized the world of jazz with their innovative voices and unique musical perspectives. Gulf Coast Jazz Collective Founded in 2021, the Gulf Coast Jazz Collective brings the best of live Jazz performance to Southwest Florida. Under the artistic direction …
More InfoJAZZ at the MACC: Jazz Originals Once upon a time… …no one knew who Miles Davis or John Coltrane was. Yet today their music is an essential part of the jazz cannon. At the heart of the Gulf Coast Jazz Collective’s mission is to present new music that you won’t hear anywhere else in …
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