JAZZ AT THE MARTIN THEATRE HONORS LOCAL BENEFACTOR
An evening of jazz at the Martin Theatre on Fri., August 15th, beginning at 7:30 p.m., will feature a jazz quartet playing a program of show tunes dedicated to the memory of prominent local arts patron and benefactor Peter Michael Bardach. The concert is a collaboration between the Gulf Jazz Society and the Martin Theatre.
Bardach, until his death last November, served the arts community for a dozen years as a volunteer broadcaster at GC 90.7 public radio as host of “Showcase of Show Tunes,” “On Stage.,” and “Peter Michael’s Place.” In addition, he proffered monetary support to virtually every arts organization in Panama city.
Heading the jazz quartet will be Mike Stone, local attorney, actor, and musician. Stone is well known in the local arts scene as a performer in numerous productions at the Martin Theater and as a vocalist in a variety of jazz based ensembles in the Panama City area. He is especially esteemed for his interpretations of the Frank Sinatra Songbook.
Pianist Bobby van Deusen’s resume includes performances in New Orleans with Pete Fountain, Al Hirt, and The Dukes of Dixieland. In addition, he has performed with the Delta Queen Steamboat Company, at the Hilton at Sandestin, where he was featured entertainer for five years; and, at various clubs in the Mobile, Pensacola, and Destin area. He currently performs nationally with the Barnaby Coast Dixieland Jazz Band.
Bassist Steve Gilmore is regarded as one of the top jazz bassists in the world. For more than 30 years he has been the bassist for the Phil Woods Quintet, a group that has toured internationally and played at all major jazz festivals.
Drummer Russ Dorr, has performed at Gulf Jazz Society functions including the Annual Jazz-By-The-Bay festival.
Bardach, until his death last November, served the arts community for a dozen years as a volunteer broadcaster at GC 90.7 public radio as host of “Showcase of Show Tunes,” “On Stage.,” and “Peter Michael’s Place.” In addition, he proffered monetary support to virtually every arts organization in Panama city.
Heading the jazz quartet will be Mike Stone, local attorney, actor, and musician. Stone is well known in the local arts scene as a performer in numerous productions at the Martin Theater and as a vocalist in a variety of jazz based ensembles in the Panama City area. He is especially esteemed for his interpretations of the Frank Sinatra Songbook.
Pianist Bobby van Deusen’s resume includes performances in New Orleans with Pete Fountain, Al Hirt, and The Dukes of Dixieland. In addition, he has performed with the Delta Queen Steamboat Company, at the Hilton at Sandestin, where he was featured entertainer for five years; and, at various clubs in the Mobile, Pensacola, and Destin area. He currently performs nationally with the Barnaby Coast Dixieland Jazz Band.
Bassist Steve Gilmore is regarded as one of the top jazz bassists in the world. For more than 30 years he has been the bassist for the Phil Woods Quintet, a group that has toured internationally and played at all major jazz festivals.
Drummer Russ Dorr, has performed at Gulf Jazz Society functions including the Annual Jazz-By-The-Bay festival.
CHECK OUT JAZZ ON GC 90.7
Public Radio station GC 90.7 has introduced new jazz and blues programming. Monday throughFriday listeners can catch “Blues Before Midnight with CC” beginning at 7:00 p.m. followed by “Twilight Jazz”at 10:00 p.m until 5:00 a.m.
Weekends: Iisteners can hear “Jazz Wake-up” at 5:00 a.m on both Saturday and Sunday. “SaturdayAfternoon Jazz”at 10:00 a.m. “Soul of Jazz,” followed by “Saturday with Sinatra at 4:00 p.m. Sunday jazz includes “Peter Michael’s Showcase of Show Tunes” at 3:00 p.m. and “Jazz For aSunday Evening” beginning at 7:00 p.m. and lasting through the of the evening.
Weekends: Iisteners can hear “Jazz Wake-up” at 5:00 a.m on both Saturday and Sunday. “SaturdayAfternoon Jazz”at 10:00 a.m. “Soul of Jazz,” followed by “Saturday with Sinatra at 4:00 p.m. Sunday jazz includes “Peter Michael’s Showcase of Show Tunes” at 3:00 p.m. and “Jazz For aSunday Evening” beginning at 7:00 p.m. and lasting through the of the evening.
Nationally Acclaimed Dixieland Band to Headline 14th Annual Jazz-By-the-Bay Festival
The 14th Annual Jazz-By-the-Bay festival to be held at Oaks-By-the-Bay Park
in St. Andrews on Oct. 17th and 18th will feature ten hours of jazz over two days
performed by six jazz bands playing a variety of jazz styles.
This year’s festival is dedicated to the late Dr, Ralph Peterson, a long-time member and supporter of the Gulf Jazz Society, sponsors of Jazz-By-The-Bay. The festival, as usual, is free and open to the public.
Headlining the festival will be the Minneapolis-based Barbary Coast Dixieland Show Band, a nationally acclaimed ensemble that has played everywhere from the Mississippi paddlewheel boats and the Minnesota State Fair, to Nagasaki, Japan, and in prestigious jazz festivals throughout the United States. Following its appearance at Jazz-By-The-Bay, the band will be featured at the Sun Coast Jazz festival at Clearwater FL in November.
Other artists scheduled at the festival are guitaist and vocalist Jimmy Ward and his Trio: Latin flautist and vocalist Stephanie Pettis and her Rio ensemble: Tallahassee pianist Bill Peterson and his Trio: the Pensacola State College Jazz Band; and popular vocalist Mike Stone and his Trio doing the Sinatra songbook.
The Barbary Coast Dixieland Show Band is made up of seven talented musicians who play 18 instruments. Led by left-handed banjo/guitar player Dick Petersen, the band includes Tom Andrews on drums, clarinet, and vocals; Jim ten Bensel on trombone, cornet, drums, and vocals; Russ Peterson on trumpet, trombone, sax, clarinet, flute, bass, and vocals; Steve Pikal on bass, trombone, and piano; and, finally, Dick Ramberg on clarinet and the Panhandle’s own Bobby van Deusen on piano.
This group of versatile musicians, who occasionally swap instruments on stage without missing a note, will have your feet tappin' from their very first set! In 1984 the band began playing for church services. Over the years since they started, they have participated in worship services at churches throughout the nation. The band's commitment to this Musical Ministry usually involves 40 to 42 Sundays annually.
The band will perform the day after the festival on Sunday, Oct. 19th St. Andrews United Methodist Church 2001 West 11th Street for a10:00 a.m,. church service
Festival schedule.
Friday, October 17, 2014 , Jazz-By-The-Bay : Oaks-By-The-Bay Park, St. Andrews, 10th an Beck Srteets. 6:30 top 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 18, 2014 : Oaks-By-The-Bay Park, St. Andrews, 10th an Beck Streets. 12:30 p.m. to 730 p.m.
in St. Andrews on Oct. 17th and 18th will feature ten hours of jazz over two days
performed by six jazz bands playing a variety of jazz styles.
This year’s festival is dedicated to the late Dr, Ralph Peterson, a long-time member and supporter of the Gulf Jazz Society, sponsors of Jazz-By-The-Bay. The festival, as usual, is free and open to the public.
Headlining the festival will be the Minneapolis-based Barbary Coast Dixieland Show Band, a nationally acclaimed ensemble that has played everywhere from the Mississippi paddlewheel boats and the Minnesota State Fair, to Nagasaki, Japan, and in prestigious jazz festivals throughout the United States. Following its appearance at Jazz-By-The-Bay, the band will be featured at the Sun Coast Jazz festival at Clearwater FL in November.
Other artists scheduled at the festival are guitaist and vocalist Jimmy Ward and his Trio: Latin flautist and vocalist Stephanie Pettis and her Rio ensemble: Tallahassee pianist Bill Peterson and his Trio: the Pensacola State College Jazz Band; and popular vocalist Mike Stone and his Trio doing the Sinatra songbook.
The Barbary Coast Dixieland Show Band is made up of seven talented musicians who play 18 instruments. Led by left-handed banjo/guitar player Dick Petersen, the band includes Tom Andrews on drums, clarinet, and vocals; Jim ten Bensel on trombone, cornet, drums, and vocals; Russ Peterson on trumpet, trombone, sax, clarinet, flute, bass, and vocals; Steve Pikal on bass, trombone, and piano; and, finally, Dick Ramberg on clarinet and the Panhandle’s own Bobby van Deusen on piano.
This group of versatile musicians, who occasionally swap instruments on stage without missing a note, will have your feet tappin' from their very first set! In 1984 the band began playing for church services. Over the years since they started, they have participated in worship services at churches throughout the nation. The band's commitment to this Musical Ministry usually involves 40 to 42 Sundays annually.
The band will perform the day after the festival on Sunday, Oct. 19th St. Andrews United Methodist Church 2001 West 11th Street for a10:00 a.m,. church service
Festival schedule.
Friday, October 17, 2014 , Jazz-By-The-Bay : Oaks-By-The-Bay Park, St. Andrews, 10th an Beck Srteets. 6:30 top 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 18, 2014 : Oaks-By-The-Bay Park, St. Andrews, 10th an Beck Streets. 12:30 p.m. to 730 p.m.
