Singer-pianist Scotty Wright is backed by Helios Jazz Orchestra for a midweek concert in St. Petersburg

Palladium Theater requires a mask whether you're waxed or not.

click to enlarge Scotty Wright who plays Hough Hall at Palladium Theater in St. Petersburg, Florida on Sept. 21, 2021. - Scotty Wright/Facebook
Scotty Wright/Facebook
Scotty Wright who plays Hough Hall at Palladium Theater in St. Petersburg, Florida on Sept. 21, 2021.


Tampa Bay Jazz guru Dr. David Manson directs the 18-member Helios Jazz Orchestra, which is fronted by vocalist and pianist Scotty Wright for a unique big band show this Tuesday at Palladium Theater in St. Petersburg.

California jazz musician Wright has been in the biz for over 40 years, and has traveled the world sharing his talent. Expect stellar arrangements of classic jazz pieces like “Jeannine” by Duke Pearson.

And Hough Hall will be at half-capacity and masks are required for everyone—vaxxed or not. Check spcollege.edu for current COVID-19 protocols at this SPC-owned venue.

Helios Jazz Orchestra w/Scotty Wright. Tuesday, Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m. $25. Hough Hall at Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg. mypalladium.org

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Stephanie Powers

Freelance contributor Stephanie Powers started her media career as an Editorial Assistant long ago when the Tampa Bay Times was still called the St. Petersburg Times. After stints in Chicago and Los Angeles, where she studied improvisation at Second City Hollywood, she came back to Tampa and stayed put.She soon...
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