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Tampa Bay jazz scene staples Michael Ross and Fred Johnson celebrate 25 years of music during Sunday matinee

David Pate, Walt Hubbard and LaRue Nickelson are in the ensemble, too.

by Ray Roa March 6, 2025July 24, 2025

David Pate, Walt Hubbard and LaRue Nickelson are in the ensemble, too.

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The best Tampa Bay instrumental bands to listen to right now

by Ray Roa July 25, 2024

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Bay area jazz bassist Michael Ross brings in young luminaries for fifth album ‘Giraffe’

Ross is among the best homegrown instrumental bands you can listen to right now.

by Eric Snider July 24, 2024June 27, 2025

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Tampa Bay jazz scene fixture Michael Ross is in seriously good company for Palladium concert

Longtime collaborator Fred Johnson is just part of the all-star band.

by Eric Snider November 2, 2023May 1, 2025

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Heavyweights of Tampa jazz scene will play free Riverwalk show this weekend

by Eric Snider April 27, 2022April 7, 2025