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John DePaola has been a musician at Walt Disney World and Rosie O’Grady’s "Goodtime" Jazz Band. John has performed with entertainers such as Ray Charles, Sammy Davis Jr., Bob Hope, Johnny Mathis, Kenny Rogers, Frank Sinatra Jr., The Moody Blues, and many others. John is a frequent performer at jazz festivals with different groups and leads his own group, performing for Jazz clubs and societies in Florida. He is also a member of the Dr. Phillips Center Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Rodney Whitaker.David MacKenzie is originally from the Atlantic City area where he studied with such local luminaries as George Mesterhazy, Bob Martin, and Dennis Sandole in Philadelphia. After a tenure of lounge and show work, he relocated to the Orlando area with his wife, Georgia, in 1989. He has since played and arranged for such groups as Bill Allred’s Classic Jazz Band, Michael Andrew, Vivacity, the Orlando Jazz Orchestra, the Dr. Phillips Jazz Orchestra, Kalinka Klezmer, and many funny-hat bands at theme parks. His latest projects include teaming with the great John DePaola and his own Mind Meld Quintet featuring his original compositions.
This Jazz Lovers’ Club event is for residents of The Villages and guests with a visitor pass. Doors open at 5:30pm. We have seating with tables and chairs, and you may bring your own beverage and snacks. Admission is $15 for members or $20 for non-members. Annual club membership is only $10. No reservations required. Pay at the door.
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Laurel Manor Rec Center, 1985 Laurel Manor Dr,The Villages, Florida, United States
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