MR. DINOSAUR is an independent, originals-focused Jazz Fusion project, taking pride in providing a wide variety of styles within the vernacular. From Rock, Funk, R&B, Electronic, and more, you can expect a diverse and dynamic repertoire that explores a multitude of musical palettes.

In this episode, we’re joined by Eric Mullins, a professional musician and Executive Director of Mullins Music, and Jimmy Michaud, vinyl archivist and community curator, to explore the story behind Swamp Sounds Florida, a Florida‑rooted vinyl collective built on education, trust, and cultural preservation.

In this special on-location episode of Studio Sessions, WUSF Jazz Brand Manager Warren Buchholz sits down with Sommelier Rita Batiste at Piccolo Buco in Tampa to explore the sensory connection between classic jazz albums and carefully selected wines. Each pairing is designed to mirror the mood, texture, and emotional d

With 15 years of history, the St. Petersburg Jazz Festival is presented by David Manson and the nonprofit EMIT and features unique jazz artists in many jazz genres. Workshops and educational activities are also incorporated into the jazz festival. Concerts take place in the Museum of Fine Arts, American Stage and the Palladium Theater where pleasant acoustic environments and listening are the primary focus.

Born and raised in the American Southwest, Eliana Joy is a jack of all trades (master of…some!). After a euphonium degree and a spell with the Santa Fe Opera, she moved to Brooklyn to explore The Great American Songbook.

Feeling romantic? These classic jazz love songs are guaranteed to have you and your special someone in the mood for love this Valentine’s Day. Featuring J.J. Johnson, Clifford Brown, Chet Baker, and Lee Morgan, this collection brings together timeless performances that set the perfect soundtrack for romance.

The Nick Peters Quartet is a dynamic jazz ensemble led by pianist Nicholas Peters, who has been performing since age four and immersed in jazz since middle school. Based in the Tampa Bay area, Nicholas has performed at renowned venues such as the Straz Center, Ruth Eckerd Hall, the Clearwater Jazz Festival, the Mahaffe

Aliqua, “to some extent”, is a jazz fusion band formed in Tampa, Florida. With members originating from all walks of life and different corners of the world, they blend their cultures and passions into a musical dialogue that listeners can resonate, engage, and change their lives with.

Meet Al Di Meola. He’s a GRAMMY® Award-Winning American jazz fusion and Latin jazz guitarist/composer, working as a solo artist on hit albums like Casino and Land of the Midnight Sun and performed with Chick Corea’s Return to Forever. He recently released a new album Twenty Four and is currently on tour where he’ll be