Who We Are

The Helios Jazz Orchestra was formed in late 2008 and performs Swing, Bebop, Latin and Contemporary jazz. Helios has been active performing at the Clearwater Jazz Festival, Palladium Theater, Ybor Jazz Festival, WMNF Jazz Jam, the Salvador Dali Museum, SPC Jazz Festival and other events. Helios has also backed singers Kevin Mahogany, Kathy Kosins, Belinda Womack, Denise Moore, Sasha Tuck and others. Helios performs every third Tuesday of the month at NOVA 535 in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Helios & Jun at NOVA 535 - Feb. 21


Singer Jun Bustamante joins the Helios Jazz Orchestra for an evening of soulful jazz at NOVA 535 in St. Petersburg.

Born in Japan and raised partly in Venezuela, Jun Bustamante has been exposed to a wide variety of musical styles. Over the years, she has translated this variety into her own unique approach.

Jun joins the 18-piece Helios Jazz Orchestra directed by David Manson, in beautiful jazz standards with rich orchestrations. All of this takes place in the award-winning NOVA 535 event venue in St. Petersburg.  With catered treats, free valet parking, a full bar, cabaret seating and room to dance - this will be a very special Tuesday evening in St. Petersburg!

Admission is $15 at the door.

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Helios at NOVA 535 on Jan. 17

The Helios Jazz Orchestra returns to NOVA 535 for a Tuesday evening of Swing, dance and jazz standards.  If you love to dance, this 18-piece jazz big band will have you up on the dance floor in seconds!  With free valet parking, cabaret seating and a full bar - this is the best entertainment in the Tampa Bay area on a Tuesday evening.

NOVA 535 is located at 535 Dr. M.L. King Street North in St. Petersburg. The band begins to play at 7:30 on the dot.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

License to Thrill - Helios Plays Spy Music on Dec. 20


License to Thrill - Helios Plays Spy Music


The 18-piece Helios Jazz Orchestra plays your favorite film & TV spy music at the swanky NOVA 535 event venue on Tuesday, December 20. Denise Moore, Andrea Manson, David Thut & Tyler Freeman, are our special guest vocalists performing theme music from James Bond films, Mission Impossible, The Man from U.N.C.L.E, The Prisoner, Get Smart, Austin Powers and other favorites. A jazz jam session follows!
It's a concert of hip & groovy spy music with catered tastings, spy gadgets, free valet parking & a full cash bar. Admission is $15 at the door. Sponsored in part through EMIT, NOVA 535 and the City of St. Petersburg.
NOVA 535
535 9th Street N
St. PetersburgFL 33701

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Nov. 15 - Margo Rey & Helios at NOVA 535

Singer/songwriter sensation Margo Rey performs with her quartet and joins the Helios Jazz Orchestra as vocalist in this very special concert at NOVA 535 on Tuesday, November 15.  Margo has performed with many well-respected musicians in the jazz & pop community including Roy Hargrove, James Clay, Cy Coleman, Earl Havin and Earl Klugh. Read more about Margo here: http://www.margorey.com/


The concert begins at 7 PM.   See www.nova535.com for more info

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Oct. 18 - We Love Brasil!


Brazilian samba jazz band O Som Do Jazz opens for the Helios Jazz Orchestra at the swanky NOVA 535 in this celebration of Brazilian music and jazz. Rio de Janeiro singer Andrea Moraes Manson is the guest singer for both groups. Denise Moore also joins Helios to sing jazz standards.
With catered tastings, free valet parking, a full cash bar and dancing, this is a Tuesday evening you won't want to miss! Admission is $15 at the door.

Location

NOVA 535
535 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St. North
St. PetersburgFL 33701

Friday, September 9, 2011

Helios Swings at NOVA 535!

Helios Jazz Orchestra returns to NOVA 535 on September 20. The 18-piece Helios Jazz/Swing Orchestra returns every 3rd Tuesday to NOVA 535 for a concert of modern big band & swing music.

Featured on the Clearwater Jazz Holiday & Ybor Jazz Festival, the Helios Jazz Orchestra performs Latin Jazz, Swing, Bebop and Funk at the beautiful, 7000 sf NOVA 535 venue.

Big band, jazz jam session, full bar, dancing and free valet parking... all for $15 at the door.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Helios at NOVA 535 - Tuesday, August 16

The Helios Jazz Orchestra performs at the gorgeous NOVA 535 events center on Tuesday, August 16 at 7 PM.  Special guest singers include Bravo Contante & Theo Valentine.