SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch

SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch is an ideal way to relax and enjoy Fort Lauderdale’s scenic Riverwalk. This free, live, outdoor concert series brings the area’s best local jazz artists. Listen to the soulful sounds on four different stages on the first Sunday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The 2009 series marks 19th anniversary of the SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch. Everyone is welcome to attend, including well-behaved, leashed pets. There is plenty of room to set up chairs, blankets and picnic baskets to experience the fabulous entertainment. Patrons can also stroll along the historic brick-lined walkway to enjoy live music while browsing items from local merchants and enjoying food from area restaurants.

The SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch is sponsored by SunTrust and is produced by the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Parks and Recreation Department.

Read the 2009 Jazz Brunch brochure

For more information, please call the Special Events Hotline at (954) 828-5363 or e-mail Stephanie Brady at SBrady@fortlauderdale.gov to request a brouchure.

Scheduled Performers

April 5, 2009
Celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month and Festa Bella Macchina , a car show with the South Florida Alfa Romeo Owners Club & the South Florida Jaguar Club.
EP - Trisha O'Brien
CH - Musicians from the Gold Coast Jazz Society Band with Eric Allison, music director
PC - Othello
LO - Rich Hernandez Trio

May 3, 2009
EP - Mad Romance (vocal group)
CH - Tommy Nehls Trio
PC - Porcelain Quartet (until 1:30pm)
LO - Ed Quintana Electric Band

June 7, 2009
E - Opp Bop Sh’bam
CH - Ken Burkhart B3 Band with Deborah Paiva
PC - George & Federuci
LO - Good Vibes with Strings

July 5, 2009
National Parks and Recreation Month
E - Jazzberry Patch
CH - Mantra
PC - Alex G.
LO - Bobby Banks Orchestra & Charisma Dance Team

August 2, 2009
E - Jeff Prine Group featuring Juanita Dixon
CH - Martin Hand Quartet
PC - Scotty K.
LO - Dixie Dawgs Trio

September 6, 2009
Hispanic Heritage Month
E - Caliente Jazz Sounds
CH - Steve B. and Friends
PC - Clube do Choro de Miami
LO - Billy Bones

October 4, 2009
Breast Cancer Awareness
E - Valerie Tyson
CH - Debbie Orta Quartet
PC - Flute Factor with Meryl Tananger
LO - Nucklebusters Quintet

November 1, 2009
Salute to Veteran’s Day
E - Big Band Era Music performed by local musicians
CH - Frank Hubbell’s Swing Quartet
PC - Harvey Nevins Trio
LO - George Orr and the Hot Rod Band

December 6, 2009
E - Noreena Downey & Dizzy Blue
CH - Blues Therapy and Jazz
PC - Peter Betan & Marc Berner
LO - Jazz Survivors

Intermission entertainment provided by Penn House Productions.

Key to Performance Locations
EP - Esplande Park Stage
CH - Connie Hoffman Gazebo
PC - Peck Courtyard at the Broward Center for Performing Arts
LO - Las Olas Riverfront Stage
RG - Rotary Gazebo

Bookings

To inquire about performing at Jazz Brunch, please contact:

Suntrust Sunday Jazz Brunch Entertainment Booking
Stephanie Brady
SBrady@fortlauderdale.gov

Or, send your information and music samples to:

Stephanie Brady
Special Events, Projects and ADA Event Coordinator
Parks and Recreation Department
City of Fort Lauderdale
1350 West Broward Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Please DO NOT call about bookings. Music samples WILL NOT be returned.