The Lake Wales Jazz Connection is a collective of Florida's very best Jazz musicians. Led by drummer, composer, arranger, and educator Paul Gavin, the Jazz Connection brings to Lake Wales the very best of live Jazz Music in Central Florida. Bringing in musicians from cities like Tampa, Orlando, Miami, Fort Myers, Naples, and St. Petersburg, the Jazz Connection's first season with the Lake Wales Arts Center will feature the Great American Songbook!

Great American Songbook | 1-22-22  | 7 p.m. | $25 Member/$30 Non Members

Hear vocalist Bryan Hughes sing the songs from the early 20th century that defined jazz music as we know it, join us as the Lake Wales Jazz presents the Great American Songbook. Featuring LaRue Nickelson on Guitar, the band will play the music of George Gershwin, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and more.