A Taste of Jazz
Thu Aug 1, 7:00 PM - Thu Aug 1, 9:00 PM

A Taste of Jazz at Bailey Contemporary Arts will feature entertaining and educational encounters with the musical genre, accompanied by wine tastings located in an intimate art gallery setting. The introduction to jazz series will showcase the musicians of the Gold Coast Jazz Society Band, under the direction of Martin Hand. The sessions will take place from 7-9 pm on March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, July 11 (due to the July 4th Holiday, the July event is the second Thursday), August 1, September 5, 2019. Tickets $10-$20 per event. For more information www.baileyarts.org.“A Taste of Jazz is a fun way to learn more about the celebrated musical genre without feeling intimidated or overwhelmed,” said Jody Leshinsky, Cultural Venues Programming Manager. “So many people want to learn more about this original American art form but do not know where to begin. We created this event series for them! And by adding wine tastings from local vendors, it will truly become a fun-filled social event.”The Gold Coast Jazz Society has been a major presenter of jazz concerts, jazz education and jazz outreach programs in Broward County since 1992. They have maintained and preserved the heritage of jazz by presenting the music celebrating jazz's evolution over the past 100 years.Session Topics:June 6The Influences for Jazz – How has the Afro Cuban music and culture influenced jazz?  Join Martin Hand and the trio as they explore the culture and rhythms of the music of Cuba, Brazil and beyond and its intersection with jazz from the 1940s and forward.  
Bailey Contemporary Arts is located at 41 NE 1st Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060.