TICKETS
Reserved: $55, $45.
General Admission: $30 ($25 adv. rate until 7/1).
Doors open one hour prior to show for seating.
Before saxophonist Trace Zacur trades solos for summations and the bandstand for the courtroom, he returns to the Side Door for one final night of soul-stirring jazz. Blending smoky sophistication with gospel fire, this farewell concert is Trace’s closing argument—made in melody, not words.
Joining him for this unforgettable send-off: Gumbi Ortiz (percussion), Jean Bolduc (drums), Kenny Walker (bass), Maurice Allen (keyboards), with featured vocalists Theo Valentin and, possibly sitting in, Ronnie Dee.
Tickets are expected to go fast—don’t miss your chance to be part of this special night.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Trace’s early days on the saxophone consisted of following along with songs performed by his favorite players, but it wasn’t long before he kicked things up a notch and began playing professionally at the tender age of 14. Under the guidance of many teachers, he honed his style-shifting skills throughout high school by teaming up with various bands and groups around Tampa and St. Petersburg. Noting his passion for music, an older friend suggested he look up Berklee, which Trace quickly target-locked as his next ambition! From 2016-2020, he achieved his goal while training at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Trace’s mission to take his playing to the next level has been realized via roles as a bandleader and sideman in Florida and beyond. When he isn’t on stage, you’ll find him with his nose in an essay, biography, or classic novel. Turns out that stuff everybody else hated in high school is actually pretty cool.
Presented by The Palladium at SPC.
