{"id":207822,"date":"2026-03-27T03:34:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T03:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/207822\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T03:34:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T03:34:09","slug":"city-sponsored-event-to-feature-top-tier-talent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/207822\/","title":{"rendered":"City-sponsored event to feature top-tier talent"},"content":{"rendered":"


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This year\u2019s headliner is The Lao Tizer Band featuring Elliott Yamin, Karen Briggs & Chieli Minucci.
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One of the city\u2019s most highly anticipated concert events that takes place this weekend, continuing its third decade of entertainment.<\/p>\n

The 35th annual\u00a0Sounds of Jazz &\u00a0Blues, put on by the city\u2019s Parks and Recreation Department, brings some of the best musical talents in the genre to the Cape for an evening of good tunes, food, and fun.<\/p>\n

The Sounds of Jazz and Blues is touted by the city as a premier musical event in Cape Coral, and takes place at Coral Oaks Golf Course.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cSounds of Jazz & Blues has become a standout Cape Coral tradition, bringing residents together for an energetic night of live music in a relaxed outdoor setting,\u201d said Parks and Recreation Deputy Director Mike Massoglia via email. \u201cAttendees can expect great performances, plenty of space to unwind and mingle, and a casual bring-your-own-chair atmosphere that makes it easy to enjoy the evening with friends and neighbors. With on-site food and beverages and a festive, community-centered vibe, it feels like a shared night out that the city looks forward to each year.\u201d<\/p>\n

The event takes place this Saturday and runs from 5 to 9 p.m., with this year\u2019s headliner being The Lao Tizer Band featuring Elliott Yamin, Karen Briggs & Chieli Minucci.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to welcome the Lao Tizer Band this year,\u201d Massoglia said. \u201cLao is a modern jazz keyboardist known for blending styles and bringing fresh energy to every performance. His band features Grammy and Emmy-winning artists, and they\u2019ve headlined major jazz festivals around the world. They\u2019ll bring world-class talent and a dynamic sound that perfectly fits the vibe of Sounds of Jazz & Blues.\u201d<\/p>\n

City officials said The Lao Tizer Band, known for its dynamic contemporary jazz sound, is raising the bar for this year\u2019s Sounds of Jazz & Blues with an all\u2011star roster of featured guests. Keyboardist, composer, bandleader and former \u201cBest New Jazz Artist\u201d nominee, Lao Tizer is a contemporary jazz innovator known for high\u2011energy live performances and genre\u2011blending arrangements that fuse jazz, R&B, funk and rock into a vibrant, crowd\u2011pleasing sound. Sharing the stage will be platinum-selling vocalist and\u00a0American Idol\u00a0finalist Elliott Yamin; Grammy-nominee and 3x Emmy\u2011winning guitarist and Contemporary Jazz favorite Chieli Minucci (Special EFX); and virtuoso violinist Karen Briggs (Yanni, Diana Ross), whose fiery solos have thrilled audiences around the world.<\/p>\n

They\u2019ll be joined by an elite rhythm section and horn lineup featuring saxophonist Danny Janklow (MONKestra, Shelea), bassist Cheikh N\u2019Doye (Mike Stern, Baaba Maal), drummer Tony Austin (Kamasi Washington), and percussionist Joey De Leon (Poncho Sanchez, Gordon Goodwin\u2019s Big Phat Band), creating a genre\u2011blending showcase of jazz, blues, soul, and global grooves.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWith this unprecedented collection of talent on one stage, this year\u2019s Sounds of Jazz & Blues promises an electrifying, festival\u2011caliber concert experience right here in Cape Coral,\u201d said city spokesperson Kaitlyn Mullen.<\/p>\n

General Admission tickets are $25 tickets in advance, or $30 at the gate. General admission guests are not provided seating, so city officials highly encourages\u00a0bringing chairs and blankets to enjoy the show. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.<\/p>\n

\u201cExperience\u201d tickets are $50 in advance, or $55 at the gate. Experience tickets include a buffet-style catered meal and two drink tabs for beer, wine, or soda. Water is included. Additional drinks can be purchased. Round table seating will be provided for all Experience guests.<\/p>\n

This popular event has sold out in advance in previous years, so officials highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This is a rain-or-shine event. No refunds will be issued.<\/p>\n

For tickets and for more information, visit\u00a0capeconcerts.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Coral Oaks Golf Course is at 1800 N.W. 28th Ave.<\/p>\n


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