I'm bringing three special guests to New Smyrna Beach for an End-of-Year concert on Friday, December 15th with Josh Mercado (trumpet), Justin Chisholm (trombone), James Hall (keyboard and vibraphone), Doug Mathews (bass), and Greg Parnell (drums). Music begins at 6:30 PM and ends at 8 PM, with free admission at the Coronado Center near Flagler Avenue.
Guest trombonist Justin Chisholm attended Winter Park High School in Central Florida, the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, and Valencia College. He has performed with various bands based in Florida including the Orlando Big Band, the Orlando Jazz Orchestra, the Brown Bag Brass Band, Groove Slayers, the Space Coast Jazz Orchestra, and the Glenn Miller Orchestra.
Trumpet player Josh Mercado, a student of University of Central Florida, returns to the concert series following two previous guest appearances with the James Hall Trio this year.
Bassist Doug Mathews has performed extensively in Central Florida with jazz musicians including Terry Myers, Ed Metz, and Chris Cortez.