Friends of Boca Grande announces sponsorship opportunities that will get you the ‘good seats’ for jazz
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or 10 years, “All That Jazz” has been a Friends of Boca Grande standout music series, and has become an exclusive sold-out event each season. Now after a two-week presale window for last season’s Jazz subscribers, we are opening up the sponsorship opportunity to the entire Boca Grande Community!
If you love jazz music and an intimate, speakeasy-style atmosphere, you won’t want to miss the chance to be a part of this music series located in the Crowninshield Community House.
The capacity of the Crowninshield has been reduced from 165 to 125 people, making more room to move around. The late show has been changed from 8 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (5 p.m. show remains the same). Sponsors enjoy exclusive front-of-house reserved seating with other sponsors, and the only way to secure your Jazz subscription and sponsorship is by calling the Friends of Boca Grande office at 964-0827.
Sponsorships include a “Series” sponsor, which is $650 per person for all four shows, a saving of $110 (ticket cost is $50, charitable contribution is $600).
After September 1, individual show sponsorships and general admission tickets will go on sale subject to availability.
Please do not email or leave messages, as they may not be seen or heard right away. Please keep calling until you get through to a staff member.
Jazz performers of the 2022-23 season include:
Monday, January 9, 2023
The Benny Weinbeck Trio will perform in their lively swinging style, playing your favorite jazz standards and Great American Songbook tunes. Benny’s unique approach to an age-old instrument, played contemplatively and intimately, has won him many fans around the world.
Monday, February 13, 2023
Shelly Berg is a Steinway piano artist and multi-Grammy nominated arranger and producer. Carmen Bradford grew up with music in her home and in her heart, as the daughter of legendary coronetist and composer Bobby Bradford. Carmen’s soulful voice and Shelly’s intricate technique make for a beautiful collaborative performance you won’t want to miss.
Monday, March 13, 2023
Award-winning pianist Zachary Bartholomew and his trio present an interactive and informative concert showcasing compositions and arrangements from some of the most influential piano trios in the history of jazz and American music. Vocalist Argarita Johnson-Palavicini will add her incredible musicality to the group. She and the trio will present music from the great ladies of jazz such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan and more.
Monday, April 10, 2023
Jeff Rupert’s dynamic tenor sax sound accompanied by Lucy Y’s rich, expressive voice and supple sense of swing are “as smooth as maple syrup on pancakes.” These two performers are known around the world, and their performance together will transport you back to the era of speakeasy tunes and sultry jazz clubs.
