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SUMMARY:Ernie Kretzmer Concert Series: Hot Club SRQ
DESCRIPTION:Aviva presents Hot Club SRQ \nHot Club SRQ is one of the Southeast’s premier Gypsy Jazz ensembles\, praised as “swinging\, versatile\, and refined.” Inspired by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli\, the trio blends Jazz Manouche and acoustic string swing with irresistible energy and charm. Led by Keven Aland (violin/vocals) with Jon McLaughlin (guitar) and Glenn Stevenson (bass)\, the group brings over a decade of musical chemistry to the stage. Their dynamic repertoire ranges from Gypsy Jazz to Latin\, modern jazz\, and the Great American Songbook\, creating performances that are both exhilarating and timeless. \nRSVPs are required! Please call 813-400-3277 to RSVP. \nWe kindly request all RSVPs be submitted 5 days prior to the event. \nThis concert is presented as part of Aviva’s 2026 Ernie Kretzmer Concert Series. A full calendar of incredible live musical performances in honor of our friend\, Ernie Kretzmer. Ernie’s passion for the arts\, particularly music\, has helped support dozens of performances and artists throughout Sarasota. Aviva is honored to continue Ernie’s legacy through our newly named annual concert series.
URL:https://www.avivaseniorlife.org/event/ernie-kretzmer-concert-series-hot-club-srq/
LOCATION:The Kretzmer Center at Aviva\, 1951 N. Honore Ave\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34235\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260611T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260611T120000
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SUMMARY:Ernie Kretzmer Concert Series: Tom Purviance
DESCRIPTION:Aviva presents Tom Purviance \nThomas Purviance has been a leading presence in Sarasota’s music scene since 2015. He has performed with organizations including the Steinway Society of Sarasota\, MusicaViva\, and the Pops Orchestra of Sarasota and Bradenton\, where he appeared as soloist in Rhapsody in Blue. Acclaimed for his interpretations of Chopin\, Liszt\, and Rachmaninoff\, his performances have drawn praise for their virtuosity and passion. An active educator and adjudicator\, he currently maintains a private piano studio specializing in adult and senior instruction. \nRSVPs are required! Please call 813-400-3277 to RSVP. \nWe kindly request all RSVPs be submitted 5 days prior to the event. \nThis concert is presented as part of Aviva’s 2026 Ernie Kretzmer Concert Series. A full calendar of incredible live musical performances in honor of our friend\, Ernie Kretzmer. Ernie’s passion for the arts\, particularly music\, has helped support dozens of performances and artists throughout Sarasota. Aviva is honored to continue Ernie’s legacy through our newly named annual concert series.
URL:https://www.avivaseniorlife.org/event/ernie-kretzmer-concert-series-tom-purviance/
LOCATION:The Kretzmer Center at Aviva\, 1951 N. Honore Ave\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34235\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260709T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260709T120000
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SUMMARY:Ernie Kretzmer Concert Series: Jonathan Godfrey
DESCRIPTION:Aviva presents Jonathan Godfrey \nJonathan Godfrey is a sought-after guitarist and composer in the Tampa Bay region\, praised as “invitingly poetic” and a staple of South Florida’s music scene. He has performed in more than 100 concerts with The Florida Orchestra and appeared with ensembles including the Sarasota Orchestra\, Sarasota Opera\, and St. Pete Baroque\, sharing the stage with artists such as Bernadette Peters. Head of guitar studies at the University of South Florida\, Godfrey presents solo programs that are both engaging and accessible\, featuring Spanish and classical works by composers ranging from Bach to Pat Metheny. \nRSVPs are required! Please call 813-400-3277 to RSVP. \nWe kindly request all RSVPs be submitted 5 days prior to the event. \nThis concert is presented as part of Aviva’s 2026 Ernie Kretzmer Concert Series. A full calendar of incredible live musical performances in honor of our friend\, Ernie Kretzmer. Ernie’s passion for the arts\, particularly music\, has helped support dozens of performances and artists throughout Sarasota. Aviva is honored to continue Ernie’s legacy through our newly named annual concert series.
URL:https://www.avivaseniorlife.org/event/ernie-kretzmer-concert-series-jonathan-godfrey/
LOCATION:The Kretzmer Center at Aviva\, 1951 N. Honore Ave\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34235\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260813T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260813T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T121111
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SUMMARY:Ernie Kretzmer Concert Series: Sampa Jazz Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Aviva presents Sampa Jazz Quartet \nSampa Jazz Quartet is a dynamic ensemble dedicated to exceptional musicianship and the joy of live jazz. Their repertoire spans bebop\, American jazz standards\, blues\, and a rich selection of Brazilian jazz\, reflecting both virtuosity and deep stylistic roots. The group has performed throughout Sarasota and the surrounding area\, earning appreciation for their rhythmic energy and expressive interplay. Featuring Regis Moreira (piano)\, Don Dean (bass)\, Bob Miner (tenor saxophone)\, and Nick Dow (drums)\, Sampa Jazz Quartet brings passion\, warmth\, and authenticity to every performance. \nRSVPs are required! Please call 813-400-3277 to RSVP. \nWe kindly request all RSVPs be submitted 5 days prior to the event. \nThis concert is presented as part of Aviva’s 2026 Ernie Kretzmer Concert Series. A full calendar of incredible live musical performances in honor of our friend\, Ernie Kretzmer. Ernie’s passion for the arts\, particularly music\, has helped support dozens of performances and artists throughout Sarasota. Aviva is honored to continue Ernie’s legacy through our newly named annual concert series.
URL:https://www.avivaseniorlife.org/event/ernie-kretzmer-concert-series-sampa-jazz-quartet/
LOCATION:The Kretzmer Center at Aviva\, 1951 N. Honore Ave\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34235\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261008T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261008T120000
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SUMMARY:Ernie Kretzmer Concert Series: Natalia Van Genderen & Serenna Jones
DESCRIPTION:Aviva presents Natalia Van Genderen & Serenna Jones \nNatalia Van Genderen is an internationally trained concert pianist whose career spans solo performance\, collaboration\, and education. A graduate of the Nizhny Novgorod Conservatory in Russia\, she has held prominent roles with the Yaroslavl Philharmonic and has performed at renowned venues\, including the Bolshoi Theatre and the Mariinsky Theatre. She is joined by soprano Serenna Jones\, a Sarasota-based vocalist with degrees from DePauw University and Florida State University\, known for her operatic and symphonic performances\, including Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. Together\, they offer a program of expressive depth and musical warmth. \nRSVPs are required! Please call 813-400-3277 to RSVP. \nWe kindly request all RSVPs be submitted 5 days prior to the event. \nThis concert is presented as part of Aviva’s 2026 Ernie Kretzmer Concert Series. A full calendar of incredible live musical performances in honor of our friend\, Ernie Kretzmer. Ernie’s passion for the arts\, particularly music\, has helped support dozens of performances and artists throughout Sarasota. Aviva is honored to continue Ernie’s legacy through our newly named annual concert series.
URL:https://www.avivaseniorlife.org/event/ernie-kretzmer-concert-van-genderen-jones/
LOCATION:The Kretzmer Center at Aviva\, 1951 N. Honore Ave\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34235\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261112T110000
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SUMMARY:Ernie Kretzmer Concert Series: Trio NOVO
DESCRIPTION:Aviva presents Trio NOVO \nTrio NOVO is a Sarasota-based chamber ensemble dedicated to vibrant\, engaging performances that honor tradition while embracing fresh perspectives. Pianist Lise Frank\, violinist Carlann Evans\, and cellist Michael Amos bring together deep musical training and wide-ranging experience\, guided by esteemed mentors including Rebecca Penneys and Scott Kluksdahl. Their thoughtfully curated programs reflect years of study and travel\, blending insight\, enthusiasm\, and artistry. With a natural chemistry spanning three generations\, Trio NOVO offers audiences concerts filled with discovery\, connection\, and musical beauty. \nRSVPs are required! Please call 813-400-3277 to RSVP. \nWe kindly request all RSVPs be submitted 5 days prior to the event. \nThis concert is presented as part of Aviva’s 2026 Ernie Kretzmer Concert Series. A full calendar of incredible live musical performances in honor of our friend\, Ernie Kretzmer. Ernie’s passion for the arts\, particularly music\, has helped support dozens of performances and artists throughout Sarasota. Aviva is honored to continue Ernie’s legacy through our newly named annual concert series.
URL:https://www.avivaseniorlife.org/event/ernie-kretzmer-concert-series-trio-novo/
LOCATION:The Kretzmer Center at Aviva\, 1951 N. Honore Ave\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34235\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261210T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261210T120000
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SUMMARY:Ernie Kretzmer Concert Series: Claudio Jaffé
DESCRIPTION:Aviva presents Claudio Jaffé. \nClaudio Jaffé began his solo career at age eleven with an orchestral debut in his native Brazil and has since performed in major musical centers worldwide\, including New York\, London\, Tokyo\, and Buenos Aires. Praised by The New York Times as “an elegant and accomplished artist\,” he is principal cellist of the Florida Grand Opera and Palm Beach Symphony and serves as Music Director of the Florida Youth Orchestra. A prizewinner in international competitions\, Jaffé holds four degrees from Yale University\, including a Doctor of Musical Arts\, and is widely respected as a performer\, conductor\, and educator. \nRSVPs are required! Please call 813-400-3277 to RSVP. \nWe kindly request all RSVPs be submitted 5 days prior to the event. \nThis concert is presented as part of Aviva’s 2026 Ernie Kretzmer Concert Series. A full calendar of incredible live musical performances in honor of our friend\, Ernie Kretzmer. Ernie’s passion for the arts\, particularly music\, has helped support dozens of performances and artists throughout Sarasota. Aviva is honored to continue Ernie’s legacy through our newly named annual concert series.
URL:https://www.avivaseniorlife.org/event/ernie-kretzmer-concert-series-claudio-jaffe/
LOCATION:The Kretzmer Center at Aviva\, 1951 N. Honore Ave\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34235\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Concert Series
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