Gumbi Ortiz Credit: Photo by Marlo Miller / Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

There’s never a shortage of good jazz gigs in the Bay area, but this one features a rare appearance from percussionist Gumbi Ortiz who brings the sounds of both Harlem and Havana to Fifth Avenue N.

He’s the special guest in front of band leader-vocalist Bryan J. Hughes & The Crew. The band also features Alejandro Arenas, the busiest bassist in Tampa Bay, who keeps time with drummer Jean Bolduc, while John C. O’Leary handles keys.

If you need more of this show, three of the guys are at the Horse and Jockey every last Thursday.

Tickets start at $30 for “The Latin Side of Swing ft. The Crew with Special guest Gumbi Oritz” on Sept. 19 in St. Petersburg.

The Latin Side of Swing ft. The Crew with special guest Gumbi Ortiz

Time Fri., Sept. 19, 8 p.m. 2025

Location Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg

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