What we’re about
Meetup is all about fellowship and good vibes! We can’t wait to engage and socialize with each other while enjoying some fantastic live music. Let the rhythm move your soul and bring us closer together.
Our focus is on the greater Orlando area and all our Central Florida friends, fans, and performers. We’re excited to gather and celebrate the amazing world of live jazz! Whether you love traditional jazz, blues, New Orleans sounds, big band swing, Gypsy jazz, bebop, cool jazz, Latin jazz, soul jazz, funk, or fusion, there’s something here for everyone!
So come along, and let’s have a great time together!
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Timucua World Music Festival: with Dimas Sanchez Afro Latin JazzThe Timucua Arts White House, Orlando, FL
Thanks to all the people that were at our CD release party on April 5th at Pilar’s Loft.
It was a huge success with a full house. Our next concert is at Timucua’s Art Foundation. One of our favorite venues. This is their promotion:
“World Music Week-Ends / World Music Series / Jazz Series:
Dimas Sanchez is an important figure in the Puerto Rican music scene in Central Florida. He always sells out at the white house, and his Afro Jazz Project is a band that deserves a much bigger platform.
Catch them in a small, intimate setting, in the best living room concert hall in the world!
Immerse yourself in the dynamic fusion of Latin Jazz and rich African roots with Dimas Sanchez and The Afro Latin Jazz Project. This exhilarating performance intertwines the vibrant sounds of Afro-Puerto Rican, Afro-Cuban, and Afro-Brazilian music, crafting an unforgettable musical experience.”When : May 3rd at 7 PM
Where : Timucua Arts Foundation 2000 S Summerlin Ave, Orlando, FL 32806
Musicians:-
Pablo Arencibia – Piano
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Edwin Imer Santiago – Trumpet
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Marco Bojorquez – Bass
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Ito Colon – Percussion
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Jorge Malave – Saxophone
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Dimas Sanchez – Drums and Percussion
We will also be playing some of the songs of our most recent recording Afro Antillano:
“Afro Antillano is a musical tribute to the vision of a United Antilles, inspired by the revolutionary ideals of Puerto Rican Ramón Emeterio Betances, Dominican Gregorio Luperón, and Cuban José Martí. The album brings to life the pan-Antillean dream by blending Afro-Caribbean musical traditions, fusing rhythms from Afro-Puerto Rican, Afro-Cuban, and Afro-Dominican heritage. As noted by Tomas Peña of JazzdelaPena.com, this work "embodies a vision of a federated or confederated Antilles, expressed through the vibrant language of music."“Buy your tickets here:
https://timucua.stellartickets.com/events/05-03-25-dimas-sanchez/occurrences/064f0129-1d6c-4c49-8f84-95329873edf4?You can also download the “Afro Antillano” recording here:
https://dimassanchezafrolatinjazzproject.bandzoogle.com/store -
- The Monday Night Jazz Jamjazztastings, Maitland, FL
JOIN US FOR MAY BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES AND OTHER CELEBRATIONS!
The Monday Night Jazz Jam has been going strong since 2008 (except during the pandemic)
RESERVE NOW.. Monday Night Jazz Jam @ the beautiful expanded JazzTastings. Doors open 5:30pm with music 7:30-10:00pm.
Live entertainment by our incomparable MNJJ Music Director Joseph Jevanni with his band InTensity, along with special flavors added from guest Musicians and Vocalists. $10 cover and $25pp minimum spend. Plenty of FREE Parking. Go to https://jazztastings.com for reservations and more information. 164 Lake Ave. Maitland, Fl. 32751
When making reservations for the Meetup Group be sure to mention Jazz Meetup so that they can make arrangements to sit in a group.
Thanks to your support we have provided great entertainment and benefited worthy charities since 2008.
Keep Jazz Alive!
Yvonne, Don Black, Joseph and InTensity
