Jazz With Jim's 'Essssence Of Jazz' Plays The Carollwood Cultural Center In July

Enjoy a relaxing evening at the Carrollwood Cultural Center JAZZ WITH JIM "ESSSSENCE OF JAZZ", all the jazz tunes starting with "S"

Featuring noted Tampa jazz musician Jim Burge and the Jazz Directions, with Jim Burge at the saxophone and trumpet, Ron Delp at the keyboard, Jeff Henson at the percussions and Mike Ruvin at the double bass.

Friday, July 10 at 7:30pm, $7 per person

Tickets can be purchased at the door

At the Carrollwood Cultural Center

4537 Lowell Road Tampa 33618 (813) 269-1310

Jim Burge received the B.M.E. and M.A. in performance from the University of Denver. After teaching in Denver area schools, he moved to Las Vegas to perform in show bands, backing many of the stars of the ‘60s and '70. He moved to Orlando for the opening of Walt Disney World where he was a staff musician and assistant conductor of the Walt Disney World Band. While in Orlando, Mr. Burge taught at Seminole and Valencia Community Colleges and performed with the Florida Symphony Orchestra. In 1976, he joined the faculty of Hillsborough Community College and remained there until retiring in 2005. He became the Director of Music at HCC, where he conducted the Wind Ensemble and the Jazz Band among other responsibilities. He is a founding member of the Bay Area Saxophone Quartet and performs in various jazz and show bands around the Tampa Bay area.

Featured Gallery Artist: Howard Kanter (July 3rd to July 16th)

The mission of the Friends of the Carrollwood Cultural Center is to offer cultural programs, services and events that encourage individual exploration and promotes a sense of community.

The Center participates with several Florida interest groups to promote the arts and its influences throughout the community. These groups offer intergenerational programs as well as initiatives that address particular individual needs and encompass graphic and performing arts, continuing education, and community outreach programs.

The Friends of the Carrollwood Cultural Center, a 501(c)3 organization. For more information visit the Center website at www.carrollwoodcenter.org.