Bartholomew

Featuring Drummer Paul Gavin Art Blakey was both a powerhouse drummer and a charismatic bandleader who co-founded The Jazz Messengers and led the legendary group from 1956 until his death in 1990. Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers, aka “The Hard Bop Academy,” birthed some of Jazz’s best-known musicians and compositions.  Arts Bonita Resident Artist…

Award-winning pianist Zachary Bartholomew and his trio are joined by world-class vocalist and flautist, Dr. Argarita Palavicini-Johnson, to present an exciting and interactive concert showcasing compositions and arrangements of songs from the great ladies of jazz. Argarita dazzles audiences all over the world with her beautiful voice, musicality, story-telling ability, and undeniable stage presence and…

Presented by award-winning pianist Dr. Zachary Bartholomew and a world-class trio from Miami, experience an interactive and dynamic concert showcasing compositions and arrangements from some of the most influential pianists and piano trios in the history of jazz and American music. The program will include compositions and arrangements from legendary pianists such as Nat King…