FLORIDA Jazz Clubs
COCOA BEACH
Heidi's. Jazz Club 7 N. Orlando Ave. (321) 783-4559. [Heidi's Jazz Club has been the number one hangout for jazz lovers and jazz musicians on Florida's Space Coast since Heidi and Eddie opened the club in 1992. We feature live music every Tuesday through Sunday with featured performers on selected Friday and Saturday evenings and Heidi's Open Jam Session every Sunday evening starting at 7 PM.]
CORAL GABLES
The Globe. 377 Alhambra Circle, Downtown Coral Gables. Tel: (305) 445-3555 [The finest straight-ahead and Latin jazz in Miami Saturday Nights from 8pm to Midnight. While we do not charge a “cover”, all seats are subject to a $20 minimum consumption per person. Please contact us for the most up-to-date information and schedule changes.]
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FT. LAUDERDALE
Blue Jean Blues. 3320 NE 33rd Street. Tel:(954)306-6330. [Live blues and jazz seven nights a week!]
Gold Coast Jazz Society. Tel: (954) 524-0805. [The mission of the Gold Coast Jazz Society is to perpetuate and advance the cultural art form of jazz through seasonal monthly performances, education and outreach activities.]
Suntrust Sunday Jazz Brunch 3100 E. Oakland Park Blvd. Tel: (954) 561-4400 [SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch on the Riverwalk: First Sunday of Every Month. The SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch is an ideal way to relax and enjoy Fort Lauderdale's scenic Riverwalk. Listen to the soulful sounds of outstanding local jazz artists on four stages from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month. Picnic by the river or purchase fabulous food and beverages from area restaurants and vendors. 2010 will be the 20th anniversary of the acclaimed SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch, produced by the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department and sponsored by SunTrust. Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome. For more information, call our 24-hour hotline at 954-828-5363.]
JACKSONVILLE
Jazzland Cafe. 1324 University Boulevard North. Jacksonville. Tel: 904 240-1009 [Tuesday Night. Live Jazz Jam Sessions - 6:00 PM 'til 9:00pm - $5.00 Cover. Friday Live Jazz - Events will vary. All events scheduled for a Friday will be posted. Saturday - Live Jazz Every Saturday Night - 8pm 'til Midnight. If you are looking for a small concert, classy club, or an exciting venue to enjoy live jazz, or if you are a music student or teacher or just someone looking for the jazz experience, you'll make the most comprehensive find right here at Jazzland.]
PLANTATION
South Florida JAZZ:. 10460 Kestrel Street Plantation, FL 33324 Tel: 954.424.4440 Fax: 954.424.4417 [contact: Dr. Ronald B. Weber, President & Artistic Director. Mainstream and contemporary presenters and educators. Seasonal monthly concerts at Miniaci Performing Arts Center.]
Jazz Club of Sarasota. 330 S. Pineapple Ave #111. Sarasota FL 34236 [The Jazz Club of Sarasota is the most active jazz club in the United Sates, with over 80 concerts and lectures each year. Founded in 1980 by the late Hal Davis, the former publicist for Benny Goodman, the club has approximately 750 members and is growing in membership. The club sponsors, with the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, the Sarasota Jazz Festival, one of the major US jazz festivals. The club also sponsors the Venice Jazz Festival in Venice Florida and the Gulf Coast High School Jazz Festival in Sarasota.]
ST. AUGUSTINE
Stogies Jazz Club. 36 Charlotte Street. Tel: 904 819 0092
TALLAHASSEE
B- Sharps Jazz Cafe. 648 W Brevard St. Tallahassee. Tel: (850) 681-2400 [contact: Clarence Seay. B-Sharps is the only true jazz club in Tallahassee. Every Wednesday night there is a jam session open to musicians and students. On the weekends there is first class music provided by local musicians or musicians that the club brings to Tallahassee. Bebop, hard bop, straight ahead, post-bop, plus everything inbetween or beyond are played here. Recently (April 2009)the legendary Lou Donaldson performed at the club. They serve drinks and food. Normally sets are at 9pm and 11pm.]
TAMPA
Della's After Dark. 608 Oakfield Drive. Brandon, FL 33511. Tel: 813-684-3354. [Evening dining. No cover, but dining required: $12-20 per person. Dress Code: Dressy Casual Friday and Saturday: 7pm (various jazz bands)