Jeff Rupert - MNJC

Name: Jeff Rupert - MNJC
Start: 2025-12-29T19:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-29T21:30:00-05:00
Location: John C. Court Cabaret

Schedule

Mon Dec 29 2025 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

John C. Court Cabaret | Sarasota, FL

Jeff Rupert is a jazz saxophonist, composer, and UCF professor known for his soulful tone and global performances.
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Jeff Rupert is a celebrated jazz saxophonist, composer, and educator, leading the acclaimed Jeff Rupert Quartet.
Jeff Rupert, a Yamaha performing artist and Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Central Florida, has performed on over 100 albums and collaborated with legends like Benny Carter, Mel Tormé, and Diane Schuur. His quartet features pianist Richard Drexler, bassist Doug Mathews, and drummer Marty Morell—each a seasoned jazz artist in their own rightYouTube. The group is known for its sophisticated arrangements, lyrical improvisation, and deep-rooted swing. Rupert’s compositions, such as those on The Ripple and It Gets Better, showcase his mastery of classic jazz traditions while embracing modern sensibilities. The quartet performs globally, appearing at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall and jazz festivals worldwide and the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Their synergy and musical depth make them a standout ensemble in contemporary jazz, blending technical brilliance with heartfelt expression.

Doors open at 6:30 for dinner and drinks. (Not included in Ticket Price)
Peformance starts at 7:30.