(L-R) Singer Fred Johnson and bassist Michael Ross, who play Hillsborough Community College in Ybor City, Florida on March 9, 2025. Credit: Courtesy

There aren’t many other Bay area jazz duos as iconic as Michael Ross and Fred Johnson.

The bassist and vocalist have been fixtures on the scene since before the turn of the century, and they celebrate 25 years together at this matinee where saxophonist David Pate makes a rare appearance along with drummer Walt Hubbard and Tampa Bay’s Dean of Jazz Guitar, LaRue Nickelson.

Expect the ensemble to draw from its 2000 album Doghouse and play new stuff, too.

Tickets to see Michael Ross Quartet and Fred Johnson play Tampa Jazz Club on Sunday, March 9 inside Mainstage Theatre at Hillsborough Community College in Ybor City are still available for $10-$25.