Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra and Guests
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Bobby Broom
October 15, 2025
Wednesday at 6pm and 8:30pm
Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra
Bobby Broom, guitar
Chicago jazz guitarist Bobby Broom brings his soulful tone and inventive phrasing to everything from Thelonious Monk to Sly and the Family Stone. Known for reimagining classics with groove and style, Broom’s performances are spontaneous, expressive and steeped in jazz tradition.
Mariel Bildsten
November 12, 2025
Wednesday at 6pm and 8:30pm
Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra
Mariel Bildsten, trombone
Trombonist Mariel Bildsten brings her bold sound and irresistible swing to the Hayes Hall stage. Hailed by DownBeat as “irrepressibly spontaneous,” Bildsten has performed everywhere from jazz clubs to Carnegie Hall, earning acclaim alongside artists like Jon Batiste, Wycliffe Gordon and Jennifer Hudson.
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Donald Harrison
December 17, 2025
Wednesday at 6pm and 8:30pm
Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra
Donald Harrison, saxophone
Sounds of the Big Easy come alive in Naples when New Orleans saxophonist Donald Harrison Jr. joins the Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra for a musical gumbo of swinging jazz, funk, hip-hop and R&B — seasoned with his signature “nouveau swing” and deep cultural roots.
Joe Magnarelli
January 7, 2026
Wednesday at 6pm and 8:30pm
Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra
Joe Magnarelli, trumpet
Trumpeter and hard-bop apostle Joe “Mags” Magnarelli brings his signature warmth and fiery horn play to Daniels Pavilion. Performing with the Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra, Magnarelli’s open sound and sharp improvisational instincts promise an afternoon of swinging rhythm, soulful phrasing and high-velocity solos.
Bob Mintzer
February 4, 2026
Wednesday at 6pm and 8:30pm
Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra
Bob Mintzer, saxophone
Los Angeles-based tenor saxophonist and bandleader Bob Mintzer, known for his prolific big band arrangements, warm tone and melodically soulful phrasing, joins the Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra for a musically rewarding afternoon of jazz that also features elements of rock, funk and R&B.
Gary Smulyan
March 4, 2026
Wednesday at 6pm and 8:30pm
Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra
Gary Smulyan, baritone saxophone
Armed with bold phrasing and a powerful baritone sound, Gary Smulyan brings his take-no-prisoners soloing style to Daniels Pavilion. The six-time Grammy winner joins the Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra for a high-energy set full of rhythmic drive, sharp edges and swing.
Cynthia Scott
April 8, 2026
Wednesday at 6pm and 8:30pm
Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra
Cynthia Scott, vocalist
Celebrated vocalist Cynthia Scott — one of Ray Charles’ Raelettes and a finalist in the Thelonious Monk Vocal Competition — brings her smooth, soulful alto to Daniels Pavilion. Joined by the Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra, Scott delivers a captivating program of jazz standards with warmth, style and grace.
The Music of Horace Silver
May 13, 2026
Wednesday at 6pm and 8:30pm
Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra
The music of hard bop innovator Horace Silver takes center stage in the final All That Jazz performance of the season. A true musical alchemist, Silver blended soul, blues and gospel into jazz, creating tunes that were as danceable and joyful as they were deeply expressive.
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Samara Joy
February 19, 2026
Thursday at 7:30pm, Hayes Hall
Samara Joy, jazz vocalist
Grammy-winning jazz sensation Samara Joy brings her velvety vocals and timeless charm to Hayes Hall for the first time. Enjoy graceful, soul-felt interpretations of classic jazz standards that harken back to the elegance of Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan.
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Trombone Shorty
February 20, 2026
Wednesday at 7:30pm, Hayes Hall
Troy Andrews, trombone
Trombone Shorty storms Hayes Hall for the first time with his exceptional musical talent, infectious energy and unique blend of New Orleans jazz, funk, rock and hip-hop. With his electrifying stage presence and virtuosic band, he’ll serve up a high-energy musical gumbo that promises to be one of the season’s standout events.
Veronica Swift
March 15, 2026
Sunday at 5 and 7:30pm, Daniels Pavilion
Veronica Swift, jazz vocalist
Veronica Swift, already one of the best jazz singers of Generation Z thanks to the success of her first two albums, Confessions (2019) and The Bitter Earth (2021), continues pushing her virtuosic voice in thrilling new directions whenever she takes the stage, exploring opera, rock, funk, blues, industrial and even bossa nova.
All programming, performers and dates are subject to change.