ORLANDO—Travel with Heather Thorn and her Vivacity band on Saturday, December 10 (2022) as they transport audiences away from the holiday bustle for just a bit with stops at “Christmas Island,” a la Ella Fitzgerald, and other Yuletide classics that will fill hearts of all ages with Christmas joy. The annual Vivacity Christmas concerts at the Timucua Arts Foundation in Orlando will again feature Adrian Cunningham, the award-winning vocalist and jazz musician. Cunningham…
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Songs of the Silver Screen
Sit back, relax and enjoy the show as you travel through movie history with some of the best-loved songs of the silver screen. Featuring Vivacity’s starlit vocalist Krissy Vavrek along with Heather Thorn – xylophone, Dave MacKenzie – reeds and flute, Greg Zabel – bass and Per Danielsson – piano. Vivacity presents: Songs of the Silver Screen Tickets in Winter Park, FL, United States (ticketleap.com)
Come enjoy the sweet sound of live Jazz in Orlando!
Orlando is well known for its family friendly entertainment and theme parks, but its Jazz culture is often overlooked. Orlando is home to many amazing musicians who often perform at the theme parks as well as Jazz clubs, lounges and other venues throughout Central Florida. The Jazz music scene is thriving in Orlando and here are some places to look. Timucua Arts Foundation – 2000 S Summerlin Ave, Orlando, Florida…
Roaring 20s Fun Facts for Gatsby Party!
Bring on the flappers with their fringe dresses, long cigarettes and boas. Don’t forget the hats for the pin-stripe suits. But most of all, remember your dancing shoes! Because the 1920s was all about jazz music and dancing! If you’re throwing a Gatsby themed party, we have a perfect Gatsby Speakeasy Band for your event. We also have some fun facts for you to show off throughout the party! Fun…
Suncoast Jazz Festival – Clearwater Beach, Florida
Heather Thorn was excited to play at the Suncoast Jazz Festival in Clearwater Beach, Florida alongside great jazz musicians including drummer Ed Metz, trumpeter Charlie Bertini, trombonist Pat Gulotta, tuba player Dan Howard, pianist Jeff Phillips and the Adrian Cunningham. Xylophonist Heather Thorn lead a hard-charging small group that spanned the generations from the Roaring ‘20s to the Swinging ‘60s at the Suncoast Jazz Festival in Clearwater Beach, Florida on…