Classically trained pianist and composer Roger Harrison channels the influence of jazz greats like Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock into performances that celebrate creativity, improvisation and connection.

After life-changing jaw surgery in St. Petersburg, jazz vocalist Eliana Joy has found renewed inspiration through music, teaching and the arts.

Rooted in Tampa’s thriving creative scene, Aliqua is building a genre-defying sound through artistic collaboration, local connections and a shared commitment to experimentation.

Sarasota-based pianist and multi-instrumentalist Rafael “Ruffus” Silva brings together a newly formed quartet that blends original compositions, inventive interpretations and the spontaneous spirit of jazz.

The Colombian pianist, composer and educator discusses his artistic journey, the search for an authentic musical voice, and how reconnecting with his cultural heritage is shaping a new chapter in his work.

St. Petersburg's Bela Souza blends jazz, bossa nova and musical theater influences into performances designed to move audiences.

The ensemble explores salsa, Brazilian and Afro-Caribbean traditions while paying tribute to influential Latin jazz artists.

The St. Petersburg musicians blend jazz, Brazilian music and a personal connection into a partnership that has taken them from livestreams to stages around the world.

From composing original songs to teaching aspiring musicians, pianist Nick Peters is helping shape the local jazz scene while pursuing a distinctive sound of his own.

Fresh off the release of its debut studio album, Golden Flower is focused on expanding its catalog of original music and pursuing new performance opportunities.

Their performance in the WUSF Performance Studio featured original compositions including Por La Tarde, Blues for Houston Person, and Otra Vez, along with a reimagined version of Feel Like Makin' Love.