Jazz and Java Series: New Horizons for Jazz

The Jazz and Java Series, presented by the Gold Coast Jazz Society, invites music enthusiasts and history buffs alike to embark on a captivating journey through the evolution of jazz. Held in the intimate setting of a jazz club, each installment of the series offers an immersive atmosphere that recreates the ambiance of a bygone era. "New Horizons for Jazz," showcases the genre's continuous evolution and its experimentation with new sounds, styles, and technologies. From avant-garde and fusion to contemporary jazz, Martin Hand and his quintet present a glimpse into the future of jazz.

ABOUT GOLD COAST JAZZ SOCIETY

The mission of the Gold Coast Jazz Society is to perpetuate and advance the cultural art form of jazz through performances, education and outreach activities.

Frederick G. Ruffner, Jr. had a vision to bring more jazz to the “Gold Coast” area of South Florida. In 1992, Fred and a group of avid jazz buffs made this vision a reality by forming a non-profit organization called the Gold Coast Jazz Society in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Following its formation, the GCJS developed a concert series, which was presented in the main dining room of the historic Riverside Hotel, located on the famous Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. As the concert series continued to grow and expand, a larger venue was required. The concert series was eventually moved to the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, located in the Arts & Science District of Fort Lauderdale. Today, the seven-concert jazz series continues to be presented in the Amaturo Theater each year from November through May. Over the years the Society has grown and expanded to include the presentation of jazz education and community outreach activities, the Jeanette M. Russell Jazz Scholarship Program, and many special events throughout the year.

Please enter the John Knox Village campus from the Main Gate on SW 3rd Avenue (directions are below).

DIRECTIONS TO JKV MAIN GATE

400 SW 3rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Take I-95 to Exit 36 - Atlantic Blvd. When you exit, head east on Atlantic Blvd. to Dixie Highway. Turn right (south) at Dixie Highway and get into your right-hand lane. At SW 3rd Street, turn right (west) and get into your left-hand lane. When you see the Guard Gate, turn left.

CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

Once you pass through the main guard gate, follow the road (don’t drive faster than 14 MPH!!) and go around the traffic circle and then at the dead end, make a right. Go past the construction on your left and then the Pavilion building will be on your left, just west of the construction.

The Guard will hand you one envelope for each patron in the vehicle. Please open the envelope. A wristband in the envelope will serve as your ticket to enter the Cultural Arts Center.

PARKING

Parking is located just west of the Cultural Arts Center which is the building next to the construction site.

DISCLAIMER

By attending this on- or off-campus event, I give JKV permission to take photos/videos of me for internal and external use.

Host or Publisher John Knox Village of Florida