2026 marks the 30th Anniversary of the Jazz Surge big band’s first release. Featuring guest artist turns by jazz icons Benny Golson & Nat Adderley, it not only captured the attention of jazz fans and critics worldwide (it was named one of the year’s top 5 jazz releases by JazzTimes critic David Franklin), it set the stage for the subsequent 6 albums, 7 GRAMMY nominations, dozens of guest artist turns (including the likes of Chick Corea, Randy Brecker, John Abercrombie, Slide Hampton, Gerald Wilson, and many more) and captivating concert performances ranging from New York’s iconic Birdland jazz club and international jazz gatherings in New Orleans, Atlanta, New York, and Orlando as well as over a dozen stages across Central Florida, where most of the band members still reside.

Multiple celebrations are in the planning stages. However, a 4-day Florida Tour in Sept. of 2026 before the band heads into the studio to record its 8th album has already been confirmed and will feature returning guests Randy Brecker & Gregoire Maret as well as first time guests Terri Lyne Carrington & Kate McGarry. Click here for tour dates and venues.

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