EMIT series 20011-12
For the past sixteen years, over 220 events involving new music, jazz, world music, interactive electronics, improvisation and interdisciplinary art forms that incorporate sound have been featured in the EMIT series. EMIT (a registered nonprofit arts organization) brings adventurous music and educational activities to the Tampa Bay are.
EMIT is a recipient of programming awards from from Chamber Music America, ASCAP and the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. It is supported by the City of St. Petersburg.
upcoming concerts:
Tuesday, May 15
Helios & Lisa Casalino
NOVA 535 in St. Petersburg
7 PM
It's more great music and dance at NOVA 535 with the Helios Jazz Orchestra and vocalist Lisa Casalino on May 15.
Lisa Casalino is a favorite singer throughout the Tampa Bay area with performances at the best clubs, restaurants and for special events including the Tampa Bay Rays. Her stylish jazz interpretations make every performance memorable. Helios Jazz Orchestra has been featured on the Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Ybor Jazz Festival and other festival events.
Enjoy exceptional live music, dancing, catered treats, cabaret seating, free valet parking and a full bar at the swanky NOVA 535 venue in St. Petersburg. It's the best Tuesday evening in the Tampa Bay area for only $15!
NOVA 535 is located at 535 Dr. M. L. King Jr Street N (9th St. North) in St. Petersburg, FL. See http://www.nova535.com/
recent past concerts:
Friday, March 30
Salvador Dali Museum
SWARM!
SWARM! occupies the Salvador Dali Museum on Friday, March 30 for an evening of trombonism featuring Dutch trombonist Wolter Wierbos, installation artist Wojtek Sawa and trombonist/composer David Manson. Swarms of trombones, soloists, projections, illuminated balloons and a tap dancer convert the Salvador Dali Museum into a colony of sound, light and movement with audience participation.
Admission is $10. SWARM! begins at 8 PM at the Salvador Dali Museum.
Saturday, March 31
SWARM! Trombone Workshop
Music Center at St. Petersburg College
Dutch trombonist Wolter Wierbos and David Manson discuss and perform extended techniques for trombone and improvisation. The workshop is from 1-2:30 PM at the Music Center at St. Petersburg College. Bring your trombone! Admission is $10.
Sunday, April 1
SWARM!
7:30 PM
Timucua White House
Orlando
SWARM! moves to the Timucua White House in Orlando for a repeat performance with Wolter Wierbos, David Manson and installations by Wojtek Sawa. Presented by Timucua, Civic Minded 5 & EMIT. The Timucua White House is located at 2000 South Summerlin Avenue, Orlando, FL 32806
O Som Do Jazz
Mrach 25 at 4 PM
Catherine Hickman Theatre
Tatsuya Nakatani
Thursday, February 23
SPC Music Center at 7:30 PM
Tatsuya Nakatani (percussion) is originally from Osaka, Japan. He has created his own instrumentation, effectively inventing many instruments and extended techniques. He utilizes drumset, bowed gongs, cymbals, singing bowls, metal objects, bells, and various sticks and bows to create an intense, organic music that defies category or genre. His music is based in improvised/ experimental music, jazz, free jazz, rock, and noise, yet retains the sense of space and beauty found in traditional Japanese folk music.
African America Heritage Month Concert
February 23 at 11:30 - 1 PM
Health Center at St. Petersburg College
EMIT co-sponsores the Kevin Wilder Quintet in a free concert at the Health Center at St. Petersburg College. Mark Feinman, Alejandro Arenas, Austin Vickrey & David Manson join Kevin in jazz standards. The Health Center is located at the intersection of 66th St. & Park Ave. in St. Petersburg.
Saturday, January 28 at 7:30 pm
SPC Jazz Festival - Jazz Brasil!
It's an evening of Brazilian jazz with the legendary Antonio Adolfo and local band O Som Do Jazz. O Som Do Jazz opens, followed by Antonio solo, then with O Som Do Jazz members.
Tuesday, Dec. 20
November 15
Margo Rey & the Helios Jazz Orchestra
NOVA 535 in St. Petersburg
Singer/songwriter sensation Margo Rey performs with her quartet and joins the Helios Jazz Orchestra as vocalist in this very special concert at NOVA 535 on Tuesday, November 15. Margo has performed with many well-respected musicians in the jazz & pop community including Roy Hargrove, James Clay, Cy Coleman, Earl Havin and Earl Klugh. She recently ranked 17th in Billboard. Read more about Margo here: http://www.margorey.com/
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