Mon. January 5, 2009
Jazz Jam at Jambalaya's
Jambalaya's Grill & Oyster Bar, 51 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL (inside Quality Inn and Suites, just across the 3-Mile Bridge from Pensacola) The Jazz Jam begins at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $5.00 per person. Performing musicians get in free, so bring your instrument and sign in to jam. Full menu service, beer, wine and mixed drinks available.

With the recent closing of eat! Restaurant (our previous Jam venue), the Jazz Society sought a new location for our regular first-Monday Jazz Jam sessions. Byron Clark, a restaurant owner from New Orleans, brought a contingent of five with him to open Jambalaya's last month. He and the Jazz Society hope that this will be a good match for both.

There are often musical surprises--the good kind--for the listeners and the players. Jazz Jam offers a different experience from our regular third-Monday Jazz Gumbo events at Seville Quarter. The Jazz Gumbo events feature an established band performing a set musical program. The Jazz Jam is a more free-wheeling experience. We invite our patrons to enjoy both events. We’ve had students from PJC and UWF, visitors from New Orleans, Los Angeles, and newcomers to Pensacola who are looking for what’s happening on the music scene. Great music, and always fun! Come out and help make the Jazz Jam at Jambalaya a new Pensacola tradition!




Mon. January 19, 2009
Jazz Gumbo
Jazz Gumbo featuring “Le Bon Temps Revue”, directed by Dave Shelander. New Orleans style Blues and R&B, “Le Bon Temps Revue” will be presenting a true “Jazz Roots” show, perfect for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday! Director/pianist Dave Shelander will be joined by a great group of top artists. See left for more information about Jazz Gumbos.




Mon. February 2, 2009 - 7:00pm
Jazz Jam at Jambalaya

Jambalaya’s Grill & Oyster Bar, 51 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze
(inside Quality Inn and Suites, just across the 3-Mile Bridge from Pensacola)
The Jazz Jam begins at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $5.00 per person. Performing musicians get in free, so bring your instrument and sign in to jam. Full menu service, beer, wine and mixed drinks available. There are often musical surprises--the good kind--for the listeners and the players. We’ve had students from PJC and UWF, visitors from New Orleans, Los Angeles, and newcomers to Pensacola who are looking for what’s happening on the music scene. Great music, and always fun!




Mon. February 16, 2009 - 6:00pm
Jazz Gumbo: Roger Villines' "Trumpets In Time IV"
Phineas Phogg’s Room in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government Street.
In addition to Roger Villines on trumpet/flugelhorn, the band will include the Guffman trio (Cynthia and Fred Domulot and Tom Latenser) and Bob Maksymkow. The sixth in a series, the group performs tunes done by famous trumpeters in jazz history. Admission is $10 for public, $7 for JSOP members. $5 for students with ID and free for military in uniform. A cup of seafood gumbo is included with admission.  One may order from the menu, as desired.




Sat. February 28, 2009
JazzFest Goes On fundraiser
Featuring “Diva Extravaganza”with Crystal Joy-Albert, Rosie Butler, Cynthia  Domulot, Irma Granat, Kathy Lyon, Kitt Lough and Holly Shelton backed by the Guffman Trio and the  Joe Occhipinti Big Band.




Sat. & Sun. April 4-5, 2009
The 26th annual free Pensacola JazzFest in historic Seville Square.



Sat. April 18, 2009
Bus trip to New Orleans for the French Quarter Jazz Festival
Bus trip to New Orleans for the French Quarter Jazz Festival, said by many to be the best Jazz Festival in New Orleans. Bus will depart Pensacola at 8:00 am and return from the French Quarter at 9:30 pm (arriving Pensacola approx. 1:00 am). Cost will be about $45 per person. Includes access to a hotel room for group rest, relaxation and private restroom. Reservations now being accepted, limited to approx. 55 participants, first come first serve. Make your plans now!  Payment required at time of reservation.
Be aware that refunds will NOT be possible if your plans change or the weather isn’t ideal, due to commitment for bus and hotel.  Call office for details.