GRAMMY winner, Terell Stafford, Music Director for the Sarasota Jazz Festival

As a band Leader, performer, pianist and singer, Danny mesmerizes the crowd with his engaging charisma and command of the stage.

The quintet pays homage to jazz traditions while forging their own unique sound and their performances are described as spirited and expressive.

Guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli has been hailed by the Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz.”

A ten-time GRAMMY winner, Arturo Sandoval is renowned for his virtuosic skills in both jazz and classical genres.

This competitive ensemble showcases top student musicians from across the state.

GRAMMY-nominated Sammy Figueroa has long been regarded as one of the world's great musicians.