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Featuring Paul Parker on drums, Doug Mathews on bass, Ed Krout on keyboards, Dan Jordan on sax and flute and special guests. The band opens the night with a concert set, which is then followed by a jazz jam session. Musicians, bring your instruments and your favorite jazz standard and sit in!

A guitar amp, bass amp, drums, and piano are available for use.

Sponsored in part by a grant from the City of Winter Park and Thursday "Hang" Sponsors.

The Blue Theory Orchestra is an Orlando-based little big band directed by Ross Kratter, featuring the very best musicians the Orlando jazz scene has to offer. The group performs exclusively original arrangements of favorite standards, Disney music, movie music, modern pop songs, and more.

Band lineup: REEDS: Daniel Bonnet, Tom Dietz, Christian Ryan TRUMPET/FLÜGELHORN: Paul Tafoya TROMBONE: Marcos Gonzalez VOCALS: Chase Allen and Elodie Germain PIANO: Mark Falchook BASS/MUSIC DIRECTOR/ARRANGER: Ross Kratter DRUMS: Paul Parker

Imer is an expertly-trained trumpeter, jazz musician, singer, and worship leader with 20 years of experience in the music industry. Come enjoy this show featuring his quartet that will include original songs along with some standards, arranged in various Latin styles.

www.imersantiago.com

The Central Florida Jazz Society proudly presents the “Scholarship Winner Showcase,” an afternoon celebrating the next generation of jazz talent. Featuring the winners of our recent scholarship competition alongside music director Greg Parnell and special guest vocalist, Michelle Mailhot, this special concert highlights some of Central Florida’s outstanding young musicians.

Free admission! Tell your friends about our Sponsorship. Buy a drink to support this event.

Featuring Paul Parker on drums, Doug Mathews on bass, Ed Krout on keyboards, Dan Jordan on sax and flute and special guests. The band opens the night with a concert set, which is then followed by a jazz jam session. Musicians, bring your instruments and your favorite jazz standard and sit in!

A guitar amp, bass amp, drums, and piano are available for use.

Sponsored in part by a grant from the City of Winter Park and Thursday "Hang" Sponsors.

Smooth Sessions at Blue Bamboo proudly welcomes Philip “Doc” Martin for an evening of soulful, feel-good jazz you won’t want to miss.

A master saxophonist and seasoned performer, Doc Martin is known for his warm tone, smooth grooves, and effortlessly cool style. His music blends smooth jazz, R&B, and contemporary jazz influences, creating the perfect atmosphere for an intimate night of live music at Blue Bamboo.

From laid-back melodies to rhythmic, toe-tapping grooves, Doc Martin delivers a performance that connects with audiences and keeps the vibe just right — relaxed, classy, and undeniably smooth.

Whether you’re a dedicated jazz fan or simply looking for the perfect Saturday night out, this Smooth Sessions performance promises great music, great energy, and an unforgettable live experience.

Tickets sold by event coordinator, Steglich Ross and Associates

AMERICA: TOGETHER IN HARMONY! is a musical celebration 250 years in the making. Uniting the musical prowess and passion of two vintage souls, Allyson Briggs (NYC) and Dan Gabel (MA) have created a tribute to the USA to honor 250 years of music in the All-American tradition of the Big Band. With a thrilling 18-piece orchestra led by local Dave McKenzie, they will take you on a journey from America’s founding days to the better-known WWII era sounds where the Big Band changed music forever.

Come celebrate America's 250th year! Thank you sponsors BNY Wealth and Walker & Company!

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Featuring Paul Parker on drums, Doug Mathews on bass, Ed Krout on keyboards, Dan Jordan on sax and flute and special guests. The band opens the night with a concert set, which is then followed by a jazz jam session. Musicians, bring your instruments and your favorite jazz standard and sit in!

A guitar amp, bass amp, drums, and piano are available for use.

Sponsored in part by a grant from the City of Winter Park and Thursday "Hang" Sponsors.

Lotus Collective Disco · Acid Jazz · Latin Soul

Lotus Collective doesn’t sit still inside one genre: disco, acid jazz, and Latin soul collide in the sound they bring to Blue Bamboo for an evening of dance floor-rooted grooves reimagined for the listening room. Formed in Miami in 2022, the band fuses the warmth of vintage soul with the rhythmic pulse of Latin music and the improvisational spirit of jazz.

Down on the Bayou led by Mark Goldberg, mixes Cajun 2-steps, Zydeco grooves, soulful blues, and New Orleans classics.

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Featuring Paul Parker on drums, Doug Mathews on bass, Ed Krout on keyboards, Dan Jordan on sax and flute and special guests. The band opens the night with a concert set, which is then followed by a jazz jam session. Musicians, bring your instruments and your favorite jazz standard and sit in!

A guitar amp, bass amp, drums, and piano are available for use.

Sponsored in part by a grant from the City of Winter Park and Thursday "Hang" Sponsors.

Nolia Joy & The Ramblers are bringing their genre-blending Americana sound to Blue Bamboo, weaving together country, rock, blues, jazz, and soul into something distinctly their own. Bring a friend and enjoy this great new music!

Bobby Koelble returns to the Blue Bamboo with his most recent offering: a reimagining of the music of The Doors. Together with bassist and co-arranger Chuck Archard, this seven-piece ensemble (consisting of some of the Orlando area’s finest musicians) presents exciting and surprising takes on the classic rock legends’ well-known repertoire over a variety of musical styles, with Koelble himself handling the vocal duties. This will be a must-see event for fans of classic rock and jazz alike, so be sure to get your tickets while you can!

The Central Florida Jazz Society proudly presents the "Buy Request" Fundraiser show. An afternoon alongside music director Greg Parnell and special guest vocalist, Michelle Mailhot, this special concert highlights your favorite jazz songs.

Free admission! Tell your friends about our Sponsorship. Buy a drink to support this event.

Featuring Paul Parker on drums, Doug Mathews on bass, Ed Krout on keyboards, Dan Jordan on sax and flute and special guests. The band opens the night with a concert set, which is then followed by a jazz jam session. Musicians, bring your instruments and your favorite jazz standard and sit in!

A guitar amp, bass amp, drums, and piano are available for use.

Sponsored in part by a grant from the City of Winter Park and Thursday "Hang" Sponsors.

Jeff Rupert is a Yamaha performing artist, record producer, recording artist, freelance tenor saxophonist, full-time professor, Director of Jazz Studies at UCF. He leads the Flying Horse Big Band, and maintains a busy recording and performing schedule with his quartet, and as an in-demand sideman and band leader with a variety of notables. A gifted composer and arranger, Rupert is well heeled in jazz traditions from his many experiences over the years playing with greats like Benny Golson, Maynard Ferguson, and Kevin Mahogany, to name a few.

A regular at Blue Bamboo since near the very beginning, Jeff and his group represent everything we stand for... excellence, beauty, and class.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=po2_ypZchi4

Clayton Bryant, Known as the "Voice Behind the Legends," is set to captivate audiences with Wild Horses Tour 2026. Bryant is stepping center stage to perform music from his new Wild Horses LP, alongside fan favorites from his Rock-Soulful catalog. Fresh off his tribute tour honoring mentor Luther Vandross, with his band “The Kings Of Eclectic Paradise”.

Do not miss this show from NYC.

Free admission! Tell your friends about our Sponsorship. Buy a drink to support this event.

Featuring Paul Parker on drums, Doug Mathews on bass, Ed Krout on keyboards, Dan Jordan on sax and flute and special guests. The band opens the night with a concert set, which is then followed by a jazz jam session. Musicians, bring your instruments and your favorite jazz standard and sit in!

A guitar amp, bass amp, drums, and piano are available for use.

Sponsored in part by a grant from the City of Winter Park and Thursday "Hang" Sponsors.

Danielsson/Watters group is made up of Per Danielsson piano, Tamara Danielsson Saxophone, and Harry Watters on trombone. Joining the band on bass will be Thomas Milovac and Diego Rivera on drums. The group will showcase creativity spanning decades of combined international acclaim by performing a combination of original compositions and jazz classics.

Ella & The Bossa Beat returns to the Blue Bamboo for a special concert celebrating their highly anticipated new record, AMARE (Schema Records, Milan – 2026). The album features all original compositions by Ella & The Bossa Beat, with special collaborator TOCO, and includes the successful singles “Amanhecer” (400K+ streams), “Areia” (280K+ streams) and “Amare” (280K+ streams). The evening will unfold in a relaxed bossa-lounge atmosphere, blending smooth grooves with upbeat selections to keep you singing and dancing throughout the night. They will also be playing some Brazilian classics with their original arrangements.