Central Florida Jazz Society

09/18/2026

Oct 1-2 - Emma Smith at Judson's Live in Downtown Orlando! Two performances each night at 6:30 & 8:30pm. See why she's considered one of today's most creative and engaging jazz performers, supported by big band all-stars the Orlando Jazz Orchestra. Don't miss out - get tickets at drphillipscenter.org

09/14/2026

Join us October 1-2 to experience Emma's epic vocals with The Orlando Jazz Orchestra!

08/24/2026

A special message from tenor sax extraordinaire Douglas Lawrence ahead of joining Markus Gottschlich on the Judson’s Live stage September 6 for two performances! 🔥 🎷 🎹

08/10/2026

Brand new release! Big band jazz lovers will enjoy this recording That includes some of the classics, a few rare gems and some brand new arrangements.

We’ve got a brand new The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra recording - out now! 🎵

Link to stream/purchase below ⬇️

08/06/2026

Experience jazz collaboration at its finest as two powerhouse acts share the Judson's stage - Doug Lawrence, featured tenor sax soloist for the Count Basie Orchestra, and the Markus Gottschlich Trio, which pairs modern jazz energy with classical sophistication.

🎶 Music: "Irmageddon" by the Markus Gottschlich Trio 🎶

07/04/2026

ON SALE NOW ‼️

🪷 August 8 - Lotus Collective
🎶 August 16 - CFJS Fundraising Show
🎤 October 2 - Mafalda Minnozzi "Meu Rio"
🎹 October 9 - Callisto Sextet with Jeremy Fratti
🎸 October 23 - Cigano Swing
🎷 December 18 - Patrick Lamb

Secure your seats now before these shows fill up!
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07/03/2026

We'll bring the band, you pick the music! For just $100 per song, you can hear your favorite tune(s) performed by an all-star lineup of jazz talent. Reserve your spot at centralfloridajazzsociety.com today to make sure you make the playlist! Proceeds benefit the Central Florida Jazz Society Scholarship Fund, which supports emerging young musicians in our community.

Stay tuned for lineup announcements 👀

The CFJS was created with the mission to promote the Jazz Art Form, America's own classical music, and to provide scholarships for young people wishing to study Jazz, and assistance for jazz education in the community.

06/12/2026

More huge announcements for the 2026-2027 season - tickets are now live via Dr. Phillips Center

06/06/2026

Announcing our 2026-2027 concert season with an incredible lineup of world-class performers coming to - tickets are now on sale! Be the first to get your seats and stay tuned for more big announcements 👀

04/30/2026

Farewell Kayonne! We will miss you onair! 💞

After more than 32 years on the air, WUCF Jazz Radio Director Kayonne Riley will sign off from 89.9 FM on Friday, May 1. Thank you to all who sent farewell messages to Kayonne on our hotline (407-823-3689) and wrote emails to our team — including UCF Senior Instructor Rick Brunson. 💛

Tune in Friday for Kayonne's final broadcast. 📍WUCF.org/listen