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Gary & Jill Wofsey Quartet tribute to Gerry Mulligan @ The Place Tues. May 22nd
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A swinging group of top jazz musicians will pay tribute to the legendary saxophonist, compose, and arranger Gerry Mulligan at the Gulf Jazz Society’s monthly event at The Place in downtown Panama City on Tuesday, May 22nd at 6:30 p.m.
The jazz quartet will feature noted flutist and guitarist Dr. Jill Wofsey; trumpeter and fugelhornist Gary Wofsey, acclaimed bassist Steve Gilmore; and popular local drummer Charles Pagano.
Gerry Mulligan is one of the most admired and respected jazz musicians of all time. His landmark recording of Birth of the Cool in the 80’s is considered the seminal album in the history of modern jazz. The recording marked the beginning of a new direction in jazz, departing from the straight bebop style.
Dr. Jill Wofsey is a professional flutist, bassist, teacher and clinician. She received a Doctor of Arts degree from the University of Northern Colorado, and degrees from the University of Minnesota and Eastman School of Music. A Yamaha Performing Artist, she was voted into the 67th annual Downbeat Readers Poll and has served as chair of the National Flute Association Jazz Committee.
Brass player Gary Wofsey has traveled with the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra and later settled in New York and formed a 13-piece jazz orchestra featuring some of the best jazz musicians in New York City. Wofsey is best known for his unique ability to play trumpet and flugelhorn simultaneously.
Bassist Steve Gilmore, a three-time Grammy award winner, is regarded as one of the best jazz bassists in the world. He was Tony Bennett’s bassist for five years; and has toured internationally and recorded with many of the most recognized jazz icons.
Charles Pagano’s percussion work has a wide reputation in the Florida Panhandle region for his musicianship and his ability to blend, creatively, with first rate jazz ensembles.
The Place restaurant offers a full bar and a menu that includes hamburgers, a variety of sandwiches, salads, seafood, prime rib and steaks. Limited seating. Please call for reservations.
Reservations can be made by contacting Larry or Amy at 784-2106, or Bob at 258-4022. Tickets are $10 for GJS members and $12 for others. The Place is located at 429 Harrison in downtown Panama City.
The jazz quartet will feature noted flutist and guitarist Dr. Jill Wofsey; trumpeter and fugelhornist Gary Wofsey, acclaimed bassist Steve Gilmore; and popular local drummer Charles Pagano.
Gerry Mulligan is one of the most admired and respected jazz musicians of all time. His landmark recording of Birth of the Cool in the 80’s is considered the seminal album in the history of modern jazz. The recording marked the beginning of a new direction in jazz, departing from the straight bebop style.
Dr. Jill Wofsey is a professional flutist, bassist, teacher and clinician. She received a Doctor of Arts degree from the University of Northern Colorado, and degrees from the University of Minnesota and Eastman School of Music. A Yamaha Performing Artist, she was voted into the 67th annual Downbeat Readers Poll and has served as chair of the National Flute Association Jazz Committee.
Brass player Gary Wofsey has traveled with the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra and later settled in New York and formed a 13-piece jazz orchestra featuring some of the best jazz musicians in New York City. Wofsey is best known for his unique ability to play trumpet and flugelhorn simultaneously.
Bassist Steve Gilmore, a three-time Grammy award winner, is regarded as one of the best jazz bassists in the world. He was Tony Bennett’s bassist for five years; and has toured internationally and recorded with many of the most recognized jazz icons.
Charles Pagano’s percussion work has a wide reputation in the Florida Panhandle region for his musicianship and his ability to blend, creatively, with first rate jazz ensembles.
The Place restaurant offers a full bar and a menu that includes hamburgers, a variety of sandwiches, salads, seafood, prime rib and steaks. Limited seating. Please call for reservations.
Reservations can be made by contacting Larry or Amy at 784-2106, or Bob at 258-4022. Tickets are $10 for GJS members and $12 for others. The Place is located at 429 Harrison in downtown Panama City.
A wonderful Jazz By The Bay 2017, Despite some threatening weather
Dear Members and Friends,
For those of you who are wondering what impact Hurricane Nate had on our Annual Jazz By The Bay Festival this past weekend, We can tell you it was minimal. Despite the threatening weather, the festival attracted a big and responsive crowd Friday night as the rain mercifully held off. But because of the grim Sat. forecast, we prudently moved the Sat.. schedule to the Shrimp Boat restaurant right down the street. The management allowed us to set-up in the large main dining area so we were able to complete our entire scheduled program in air-conditioned comfort in front of packed room. (However, we did cancel the Arnold High Jazz Band set to kick-off Saturday's program for logistical reasons.) So, thankfully, we defied the elements and were able to mount a successful festival. A big thanks to the musicians for their forbearance, to the volunteers or Board members and the Shrimp Boat for all the last minute adjustments.
For those of you who are wondering what impact Hurricane Nate had on our Annual Jazz By The Bay Festival this past weekend, We can tell you it was minimal. Despite the threatening weather, the festival attracted a big and responsive crowd Friday night as the rain mercifully held off. But because of the grim Sat. forecast, we prudently moved the Sat.. schedule to the Shrimp Boat restaurant right down the street. The management allowed us to set-up in the large main dining area so we were able to complete our entire scheduled program in air-conditioned comfort in front of packed room. (However, we did cancel the Arnold High Jazz Band set to kick-off Saturday's program for logistical reasons.) So, thankfully, we defied the elements and were able to mount a successful festival. A big thanks to the musicians for their forbearance, to the volunteers or Board members and the Shrimp Boat for all the last minute adjustments.
Photos From The 2015 Jazz By The Bay Festival
Here are a few photos from the 2015 Jazz By The Bay festival.
If you have any you'd like to share, we'd love to add them to this slideshow, so please send them our way!
If you have any you'd like to share, we'd love to add them to this slideshow, so please send them our way!
JAZZ FEST 2014 WAS A WONDERFUL TIME!
Well, the 2014 Jazz By The Bay is over and it was quite possibly our best yet! Below is a slideshow of photos from the festival, please feel free to send us yours if you took some. We'll be adding more as we get them. Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed the music. A special thank you to the family of Dr. Ralph Peterson, this year's festival was dedicated to him! His spirit will always be with the Gulf Jazz Society.