Friday, February 12, 2016

Fred Johnson & the Helios Jazz Orchestra - Feb. 27 on the St. Petersburg Jazz Festival




Fred Johnson & the Helios Jazz Orchestra
February 27 at 7:30 PM
Music Center at St. Petersburg College
  ...part of the St. Petersburg Jazz Festival!

Fred Johnson has performed on stage with or as the opening act for such musical greats as Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Chick Corea, Herbie Mann, Nat Adderly, Joe Zawinul, David Sanborn, Richard Elliot, Ramsey Lewis, Aretha Franklin, Patti La Belle, Patti Austin, George Benson, BB King and many others.
The Helios Jazz Orchestra is an 18-piece jazz big band directed by David Manson.  The ensemble has performed on the Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Ybor Jazz Festival & more.  Admission is $15, only at the door, but don't worry - it's a 300-seat venue! The Music Center at SPC is located at 6605 Fifth Ave. North in St. Petersburg.

See more about the St. Petersburg Jazz Festival at www.stpetejazzfest.com .