Soul in the City Jazz Experience:Copeland Davis with Vocalist Avery Sommers

Live at the Sunset Lounge: Copeland Davis with Guest Vocalist Avery Sommers

Copeland Davis discovered his love of piano at age seven, launching a journey that blended gospel roots, classical training, and jazz innovation into his signature style. A Florida Atlantic University graduate and tireless student of music, Copeland is known for dazzling technique and expressive versatility — shifting effortlessly from powerful, fast-paced runs to soft, orchestral-style phrasing.
He has appeared on The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, and PBS, and was inducted into both the Las Vegas Entertainers Hall of Fame and the International Who’s Who in Music. Copeland has shared stages with Ramsey Lewis, Herbie Mann, Aretha Franklin, and more. A former Artist-in-Residence with the Florida Symphonic Pops Orchestra, he is celebrated as one of America’s leading symphonic jazz piano innovators.

Accompanying Vocalist Avery Sommers is a South Florida icon with a powerhouse voice and a standout Broadway résumé, including Ain’t Misbehavin’, Showboat, Chicago, and award-winning national tours. Her TV and film credits include Miami Vice, B.L. Stryker, and As the World Turns. A frequent headliner across top regional venues, she is a Carbonell Award winner, Silver Palm recipient, and Monaco International Film Festival Best Supporting Actress.

Pre-Show Dinner Experience – Exclusive to Ticket Holders
Enhance your evening with an exclusive pre-show dinner featuring cuisine by SandyJames Fine Food & Productions. This limited-access experience includes early entry to the venue and live music during dinner in the first floor lounge.

The menu for the buffet:

• Artisan Dinner Rolls & Butter
• Suzy Salad with Mesclun Greens with Loxahatchee Goat Cheese, Sliced Anjou Pears, Red Grapes & Spiced Candied Pecans Signature Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Southern Fried Chicken
• Tuscan Braised Short Ribs
• Creamy Orzo Boursin & Fresh Herbs
• Whipped Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
• Grilled Vegetable Platter Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Portabella Mushrooms, Red Onion Asparagus, & Roasted Plum Tomatoes
• Homemade Cookies & Fudge Brownies

Reservations are required; please email [email protected] or call 561.822.1515 to reserve your dinner party.

Valet Parking
Mandatory valet parking will be available for $8 per vehicle, payable by cash or credit card upon arrival or prepay here when you purchase your ticket.

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