Peace Concert Series

WHAT: A SWINGING AFTERNOON OF JAZZ

Think Count Basie, Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington and you’ve got the spirit of this great jazz program. You’ll hear great arrangements of hit tunes from the 1930s, ‘40s and 50’s as renowned jazz pianist Johnny Varro teams up with his top-notch ensemble. Johnny and his combo will transport you to another world in the great acoustics of the Peace Church venue.

WHO: JOHNNY VARRO & SWING 7
Bandleader and jazz pianist extraordinaire Johnny Varro has played in the best clubs in NYC, LA and performed all over the world with many jazz greats. He moved to Palm Harbor in the 1990s. On this program, Johnny will be joined by Randy Sandke, trumpet; Jeff Lego, Trombone; Dave MacKenzie, Alto Sax and Clarinet; Rodney Rojas, Tenor Sax; Charlie Silva, Bass; and Ric Craig, Drums – each one an accomplished player in his own right.