Event Calendar

Upcoming Events

Jazz and Blues

Nnenna Freelon, Harolyn Blackwell and Mike Garson in Dreaming the Duke

January 22, 2010 at 7:30 pm

Jazz and Blues

Jazz meets classical in this one-of-a-kind celebration of the music of Edward “Duke” Ellington, and marks the 110th Anniversary of his birth. Award-winning vocalists Nnenna Freelon and Harolyn Blackwell are joined by noted pianist Mike Garson in this unforgettable collaboration.

Location: Phillips Center

Abraham Inc.

March 23, 2010 at 7:30 pm

Jazz and Blues, Comedy

Abraham Inc. is a unique partnership between three cultural visionaries: world-class chamber clarinetist and klezmer musician, David Krakauer, funk legend Fred Wesley and hip-hop renegade Socalled. Together, this group transcends barriers, celebrating mutual respect, and creating musical traditions never before imagined.

Location: Phillips Center

Pat Metheny - The Orchestrion Tour

April 11, 2010 at 7:30 pm

Jazz and Blues

World renowned guitarist/composer Pat Metheny has won 17 Grammy Awards and has been nominated 33 times in 12 different categories, more than any other performer in GRAMMY history. Pat’s focus remains continually on the breaking down of barriers and the exploration of new musical ideas.

Location: Phillips Center

Christian McBride Band

March 3, 2009 at 7:30 pm

Contemporary, Jazz and Blues

The Christian McBride Band’s mastery of composition, arranging and sight reading coupled with their flair for improvisation and spontaneous creation make them the most seasoned and adaptable musicians in the art.

Location: Phillips Center

Down by the Riverside: Preservation Hall Jazz Band and the Blind Boys of Alabama

October 16, 2008 at 7:30 pm

Contemporary, Folk and Nostalgia, Jazz and Blues, Vocal

An unprecedented performance combining the best traditions of New Orleans jazz with the joy of gospel.

Location: Phillips Center

The Derek Trucks Band

October 4, 2007 at 7:30 pm

Contemporary, Jazz and Blues

He’s played with the Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, Béla Fleck and the Flecktones and Jerry Douglas. Now see why Rolling Stone magazine named Derek Trucks one of “The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.”

Location: Phillips Center

Mr. Jack Daniel’s Original Silver Cornet Band

Performer: Mr. Jack Daniel's Original Silver Cornet Band

University of Florida Performing Arts 315 Hull Road PO Box 112750 Gainesville, FL 32611-2750 352-392-1900 352-392-3775 Fax www.performingarts.ufl.edu A slice of Americana Mr. Jack Daniel’s Original Silver Cornet Band at the Phillips Center July 13, 2007 For more information contact Amy Schafer at 352-392-1900, ext.324 or e-mail aschafer@performingarts.ufl.edu. GAINESVILLE, FL – For turn-of-the-century, small town inhabitants, the town band was a familiar fixture. Harper’s Weekly estimates […]

Filed under Phillips Center, Press Releases, Folk and Nostalgia, Jazz and Blues, Broadway, Theater and Stage on July 13, 2007.

Monterey Jazz Festival 50th Anniversary Tour

February 14, 2008 at 7:30 pm

Contemporary, Jazz and Blues

Celebrate 50 years of musical genius with this generation’s biggest artists including Terence Blanchard, James Moody, Benny Green, Derrick Hodge, Kendrick Scott and guest vocalist Nnenna Freelon.

Location: Phillips Center

Mr. Jack Daniel’s Original Silver Cornet Band

August 4, 2007 at 7:30 pm

Contemporary, Folk and Nostalgia, Jazz and Blues, Broadway, Theater and Stage

A slice of Americana reminiscient of backyard barbecues, hometown parades and the good old days of summertime.

Location: Phillips Center

Vanguard Jazz Orchestra

October 6, 2007 at 7:30 pm

Contemporary, Jazz and Blues

Experience one of New York’s best club bands - without leaving Gainesville - when the legendary Vanguard Jazz Orchestra makes a stop at the University Auditorium.

Location: University Auditorium