Events
12/06/2026 - Holiday Big Band Extravaganza
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
New Tampa Performing Arts Center, 8550 Hunter’s Village Road, Tampa, FL 33642
It’s the most wonderful time to celebrate the holiday season with great music. Get into the holiday spirit with music performed by Florida Jazz Express. Admission $15
12/05/2026 - Holiday Tree Lighting
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Wilderness Lake Preserve, 21320 Wilderness Lake Blvd, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34637
Get into the holiday spirit and add your vehicle to the parade. There will be music performed by Florida Jazz Express, prizes, s’mores, refreshments and the tree lighting. Free Admission
07/05/2026 - Fourth Of July Celebration Concert
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
New Tampa Performing Arts Center, 8550 Hunter’s Village Road, Tampa, FL 33642
Florida Jazz Express returns to celebrate the Fourth of July and the 250th anniversary of the United States.. From America The Beautiful to Take Me Out To The Ball Game, come enjoy the music of America and summer traditions in true big band style. Grab your tickets! Admission $15 to
03/22/2026 - Annual Gala and Silent Auction
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa, FL 33556
Friends of the Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center is hosting its annual fundraiser event. Florida Jazz Express will be performing memorable music from Broadway, Hollywood, television and more. Admission $15
02/14/2026 - Music for the Young and Young At Heart Concert
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639
Florida Jazz Express will be performing popular hits and soundtrack favorites from across the decades that appeal to audiences of all ages. Free Admission.
07/06/2025 - Fourth Of July Holiday Concert
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
New Tampa Performing Arts Center, 8550 Hunter’s Village Road, Tampa, FL 33642
Florida Jazz Express is back. From America The Beautiful to Take Me Out To The Ball Game, come enjoy the music of America and summer traditions in true big band style. Grab your tickets! Admission $15 to $20
04/26/2025 - Celebration of Duke Ellington and Jazz Appreciation Month
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Hudson Regional Library, 8012 Library Road, Hudson, FL 34667
Florida Jazz Express is performing familiar and new compositions by the great American composer, arranger and band director, Duke Ellington. There will be new titles from our Journey Though Jazz series. Guest singer is Bonnie Quintana.
Free Admission
02/01/2025 - Love Your Library Fundraiser Gala
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa, FL 33556
Come out to participate in this first fundraiser event for the Center. Florida Jazz Express will be performing music to celebrate romantic music from Broadway, Movies and beyond. Admission is $10.
12/08/2024 - Holiday Big Band Extravaganza
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
New Tampa Performing Arts Center, 8550 Hunter’s Village Road, Tampa, FL 33642
It’s the most wonderful time to celebrate the holiday season with great music. Get into the holiday spirit with music performed by Florida Jazz Express. Admission $15
12/07/2024 - Holiday Tree Lighting
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Wilderness Lake Preserve, 21320 Wilderness Lake Blvd, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34637
Get into the holiday spirit and add your vehicle to the parade. There will be music performed by Florida Jazz Express, prizes, s’mores, refreshments and the tree lighting. Free Admission
07/02/2024 – Fourth of July Big Band Concert
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
New Tampa Performing Arts Center, 8550 Hunter’s Village Road, Tampa, FL 33642
Florida Jazz Express is back. From America The Beautiful to Take Me Out To The Ball Game, come enjoy the music of America and summer traditions in true big band style. Grab your tickets
04/13/2024 - Celebrating The Great American Songbook
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Hudson Regional Library, 8012 Library Road, Hudson, FL 34667
Enjoy an afternoon of wonderful music at the library with Florida Jazz Express. Guest singer is Bonnie Quintana. This program is free and open to all. Seating is limited being first come, first served.
12/02/2023 - Holiday Tree Lighting
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Wilderness Lake Preserve, 21320 Wilderness Lake Blvd, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34637
Get into the holiday spirit and add your vehicle to the parade. There will be music performed by Florida Jazz Express, prizes, s’mores, refreshments and the tree lighting. Free Admission
11/30/2023 - Holiday Big Band Extravaganza
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
New Tampa Performing Arts Center, 8550 Hunter’s Village Road, Tampa, FL 33642
Deck the hall with great music to celebrate the coming holiday season featuring the Florida Jazz Express big band. Admission is $15.
08/27/2023 - Spies, Crime and Law
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa, FL 33556
Florida Jazz Express features a 17- member ensemble and vocalist who will perform songs from popular films and television shows such as Pink Panter, Austin Powers, The Godfather and more. Free Admission.
03/04/2023 - Music For The Young and The Young At Heart
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Lodge at Wilderness Lake Preserve, 21320 Wilderness Lake Blvd, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34637
Join us for an exciting afternoon filled with a blend of big band, rock, pop, Latin, Jazz and cinematic soundtracks performed by Florida Jazz Express, a 17-member big band. A spectacular event for the young and the young at heat. Admission is free.
10/23/2022 - An Afternoon with Florida Jazz Express
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa, FL 33556
Join us for an exciting afternoon filled with a blend of big band, rock, pop, Latin, Jazz and cinematic soundtracks performed by Florida Jazz Express, a 17-member big band. A spectacular event for the young and the young at heat. Admission is free.
04/22/2022 - Jazz Appreciation Celebration
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa, FL 33556
Florida Jazz Express celebrates the occasion with a concert at the Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center. The program is called Journey Through Jazz. It traces the history of jazz from the New Orleans style of Dixieland through modern music that blends Jazz with Latin, funk, swing and rock styles. Admission is free. Register by calling 727-815.7126.
02/14/2020 - Valentine’s Day at the Manhattan Casino
7:00 to 10:00 pm
Manhattan Casino, 642 21nd Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Turn up the quiet. Love wants to dance. And there is no better place for you to dance and celebrate Valentine Day than at the Manhattan Casino, the historic entertainment venue in St. Petersburg.
Start your evening with an amazing buffet dinner in the Callalou Restaurant. Entertainment follows and is from 9 pm to midnight provided by Florida Jazz Express, one of the most exciting and vibrant large jazz orchestras in Florida. Guest singer is Sonja Spence. Buffet for two is $99.00 includes entertainment and general seating on a first come first serve basis. VIP seating includes a table for 2 to 4 and one specialty drink during the show is $119. Limited availability. General admission for the show is $15 and the Buffet only is $39 per person. To purchase tickets go to https://valentinesdinnerandshow.eventbrite.com
12/28/2019 - Holiday Concert at the Land O’ Lakes Library
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639
Come and enjoy an afternoon of holiday favorites as well as the best in year-round classic big band, Latin, standards and modern music. Performed by Florida Jazz Express, a 17 member big comprised of the finest musicians in the area. Guest singer is Synia Carroll. The music will fill your hearts with memories and appeals to all ages, the young and the young at heart. No registration is required. Free Admission.
11/22/2019 - Jazz Night at Safety Harbor Resort and Spa
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Safety Harbor Resort and Spa, 105 N. Bayshore Dr, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
Enjoy LIVE Jazz music played by the Florida Jazz Express, 17-member big band. Guest singer is Ona Kirei. Appetizers, welcome cocktail, dinner buffet, cash bar and entertainment. $39 / person. Call 727-420-9876 or go to SafetyHarborSpa.com
09/05/2019 - Jazz Night at the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Safety Harbor Resort and Spa, 105 N. Bayshore Dr, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
Enjoy LIVE Jazz music played by the Florida Jazz Express, a 17-member big band. Guest singer is Sonja Spence. Appetizers, welcome cocktail, dinner buffet, cash bar and entertainment. $39 / person. Call 727-420-9876 or go to SafetyHarborSpa.com.
06/28/2019 - Jazz Night at the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa
7:00 pm - 10:00pm
Safety Harbor Resort and Spa, 105 N. Bayshore Dr, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
Enjoy LIVE Jazz music played by the Florida Jazz Express, a 17-member big band. Guest singer is Whitney James. Appetizers, welcome cocktail, dinner buffet, cash bar and entertainment. $39 / person. Call 727-420-9876 or go to SafetyHarborSpa.com.
04/25/2019 - Jazz Night at the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Safety Harbor Resort and Spa, 105 N. Bayshore Dr, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
Enjoy LIVE Jazz music played by the Florida Jazz Express, a 17-member big band. Guest singer is Jamie Perlow. Appetizers, welcome cocktail, dinner buffet, cash bar and entertainment. $39 / person. Call 727-420-9876 or go to SafetyHarborSpa.com.
02/28/2019 - Florida Jazz Express at the Dockside Grille
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dockside Grille, 5015 US-19, New Port Richey, FL 34652
We invite you to enjoy the best in classic, Latin, jazz and modern big band music performed by Florida Jazz Express, a 17-member band. Guest singer is Laura Leblanc. The music is perfect for dancing and listening. No cover charge.
01/17/2019 - Florida Jazz Express at the Dockside Grille
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dockside Grille, 5015 US-19, New Port Richey, FL 34652
We invite you to enjoy the best in classic, Latin, jazz and modern big band music performed by Florida Jazz Express, a 17-member band. Guest singer is Laura Leblanc. The music is perfect for dancing and listening. No cover charge.
12/20/2018 - Florida Jazz Express at the Dockside Grille
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dockside Grille, 5015 US-19, New Port Richey, FL 34652
We invite you to enjoy the best in classic, Latin, jazz and modern big band music performed by Florida Jazz Express, a 17-member band. Guest singer is Laura Leblanc. The music is perfect for dancing and listening. No cover charge.
11/15/2018 - Florida Jazz Express at the Dockside Grille
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dockside Grille, 5015 US-19, New Port Richey, FL 34652
We invite you to enjoy the best in classic, Latin, jazz and modern big band music performed by Florida Jazz Express, a 17-member band. The music is perfect for dancing and listening. No cover charge.
10/25/2018 - Florida Jazz Express at the Dockside Grille
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dockside Grille, 5015 US-19 New Port Richey, FL 34652
We invite you to enjoy the best in classic, Latin, jazz and modern big band music performed by Florida Jazz Express, a 17-member band. Guest singer is Laura Leblanc. The music is perfect for dancing and listening. No cover charge.
09/27/2018 - Florida Jazz Express at the Dockside Grille
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dockside Grille, 5015 US-19, New Port Richey, FL 34652
We invite you to enjoy the best in classic, Latin, jazz and modern big band music performed by Florida Jazz Express, a 17-member band. Guest singer is Laura Leblanc. The music is perfect for dancing and listening. No cover charge.
08/16/2018 - Florida Jazz Express at the Dockside Grille
8:00 pm - 10:00pm
Dockside Grille, 5015 US-19, New Port Richey, FL 34652
We invite you to enjoy the best in classic, Latin, jazz and modern big band music performed by Florida Jazz Express, a 17-member band. The music is perfect for dancing and listening. No cover charge.
07/26/2018 - Florida Jazz Express at the Dockside Grille
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dockside Grille, 5015 US-19, New Port Richey, FL 34652
We invite you to enjoy the best in classic, Latin, jazz and modern big band music performed by Florida Jazz Express, a 17-member band. The music is perfect for dancing and listening. No cover charge.
06/26/2018 - Florida Jazz Express at the Dockside Grille
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dockside Grille, 5015 US-19, New Port Richey, FL 34652
We invite you to enjoy the best in classic, Latin, jazz and modern big band music performed by Florida Jazz Express, a 17-member band. The music is perfect for dancing and listening. No cover charge.
05/17/2018 - Florida Jazz Express at the Dockside Grille
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dockside Grille, 5015 US-19, New Port Richey, FL 34652
We are celebrating our first year of residency at the Dockside Grille. Come to enjoy the best in classic, Latin, jazz and modern big band music performed by Florida Jazz Express, a 17-member band. Guest singer is Laura Leblanc. The music is perfect for dancing and listening. No cover charge.
04/19/2018 - Florida Jazz Express at the Dockside Grille
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dockside Grille, 5015 US-19, New Port Richey, FL 34652
We invite you to enjoy the best in classic, Latin, jazz and modern big band music performed by Florida Jazz Express, a 17-member band. Guest singer is Laura Leblanc. The music is perfect for dancing and listening. No cover charge.
03/22/2018 - Florida Jazz Express at the Dockside Grille
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dockside Grille, 5015 US-19, New Port Richey, FL 34652
We invite you to enjoy the best in classic, Latin, jazz and modern big band music performed by Florida Jazz Express, a 17-member band. Guest singer is Laura Leblanc. The music is perfect for dancing and listening. No cover charge.
02/22/2018 - Florida Jazz Express at the Dockside Grille
8:00 pm - 10:00pm
Dockside Grille, 5015 US-19, New Port Richey, FL 34652
We invite you to enjoy the best in classic, Latin, jazz and modern big band music performed by Florida Jazz Express, a 17-member band. Guest singer is Laura Leblanc. The music is perfect for dancing and listening. No cover charge
01/25/2018 - Florida Jazz Express at the Dockside Grille
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dockside Grille, 5015 US-19, New Port Richey, FL 34652
We invite you to enjoy the best in classic, Latin, jazz and modern big band music performed by Florida Jazz Express, a 17-member band. Guest singer is Laura Leblanc. The music is perfect for dancing and listening. No cover charge.
12/14/2017 - Florida Jazz Express at the Dockside Grille
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dockside Grille, 5015 US-19, New Port Richey, FL 34652
We invite you to enjoy the best in classic, Latin, jazz and modern big band music performed by Florida Jazz Express, a 17-member band. The music is perfect for dancing and listening. No cover charge.
11/16/2017 - Florida Jazz Express at the Dockside Grille
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dockside Grille, 5015 US-19, New Port Richey, FL 34652
We invite you to enjoy the best in classic, Latin, jazz and modern big band music performed by Florida Jazz Express, a 17-member band. The music is perfect for dancing and listening. No cover charge.
10/26/2017 - Florida Jazz Express at the Dockside Grille
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dockside Grille, 5015 US-19, New Port Richey, Florida 34652
We invite you to enjoy the best in classic, Latin, jazz and modern big band music performed by Florida Jazz Express, a 17-member band. Guest singer is Laura Leblanc. The music is perfect for dancing and listening. No cover charge.
09/28/2017 - Florida Jazz Express at the Dockside Grille
8:00 pm - 10:00pm
Dockside Grille, 5015 US-19, New Port Richey, FL 34652
We invite you to enjoy the best in classic, Latin, jazz and modern big band music performed by Florida Jazz Express, a 17-member band. The music is perfect for dancing and listening. No cover charge.
08/24/2017 - Florida Jazz Express at the Dockside Grille
8:00 - 10:00pm
Dockside Grille, 5015 US-19, New Port Richey, FL 34652
We invite you to enjoy the best in classic, Latin, jazz and modern big band music performed by Florida Jazz Express, a 17-member band. The music is perfect for dancing and listening. No cover charge.
07/19/2017 - Florida Jazz Express at the Dockside Grille
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dockside Grille, 5015 US-19, New Port Richey, FL 34652
We invite you to enjoy the best in classic, Latin, jazz and modern big band music performed by Florida Jazz Express, a 17-member band. The music is perfect for dancing and listening. No cover charge
06/24/2017 - Florida Jazz Express at the Lodge of Wilderness Lake Preserve
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wilderness Lake Preserve, 21320 Wilderness Lake Blvd, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34637
Come to the Hawaiian Party! Come dressed to enjoy and dance to the best in classic, Latin, jazz and modern music performed by Florida Jazz Express, a 17-member band. No cover charge.
06/22/2017 - Florida Jazz Express at the Dockside Grille
8:00 pm - 10:00pm
Dockside Grille, 5015 US-19, New Port Richey, FL 34652
We invite you to enjoy the best in classic, Latin, jazz and modern big band music performed by Florida Jazz Express, a 17-member band. The music is perfect for dancing and listening. No cover charge
05/04/2017 - Florida Jazz Express at the Dockside Grille
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dockside Grille, 5015 US-19, New Port Richey, FL 34652
We invite you to enjoy the best in classic, Latin, jazz and modern big band music performed by Florida Jazz Express, a 17-member band. The music is perfect for dancing and listening. No cover charge