Tune in for a live jazz jam on Monday December 23rd at 7pm.
As a special holiday treat show host, Dave Fries will present a live set on A Taste of Jazz featuring five outstanding local musicians. The quartet will consist of the twin tenor saxophones of Dan & Dexter Wilborn with an all-star rhythm section featuring Matt Heister on guitar, the superb Acoustic Bass of Ron Pirtle anchored by the versatile Nick Chirico on drums.
WFIT's own Matt Heister, host of Freedom in the Groove will make a special appearance. Matt currently resides in New York City but will be in town for the holidays. Matt will also be performing in several other locations during his time in Melbourne:
Friday, December 20, Friday’s Jazz Jam at Open Mike’s in Florida Discount Music 6 p.m.
Thursday December 26, Cellar Door 8-11 pm
Friday January 3, Foosnar Art Museum5:30 pm
Saturday January 4, Cellar Door7:30pm with special guest Peter Bernstein.
Wednesday January 8, On The Rocks time TBD