Tampa’s jazz scene is steeped in history, deeply rooted in black cultural expression, with venues like the Cotton Club offering defiant spaces in the face of segregation. It didn’t just shape the city internally — it helped shape jazz itself, launching legends like Ray Charles and Cannonball Adderley onto the global stage. What better place to hear and feel jazz played than in Tampa at The Jazz Room.
This is not just as a performance, but a celebration of where it all began — where sound was rooted in story, and rhythm gave voice to a community. An evening rooted in history, brought to life with an audience of individuals with their own stories and interpretations. Bringing you the sounds of Ella Fitzgerald, Chet Baker, Herbie Hancock and more, this is an evening not to be missed. Spaces are limited so be sure to reserve your spot now!
What can you expect at ‘The Jazz Room’ Tampa?
With the opportunity to purchase cocktail, in the beautifully ambient setting of Hotel Haya, you are welcomed for an hour of music that blends timeless classics like “All of Me”, “On The Sunny Side of the Street”, and “Fly Me to the Moon” with electrifying solos and bold improvisations. A talented ensemble brings each note to life, filling the space with both nostalgia and spontaneity — making every performance feel entirely its own.
Jazz, its history and the show
Born out of restlessness and rebellion, jazz has always refused to fit in one genre. Why? Because of its spontaneity and its acceptance of individuality, whether that be in style or interpretation. Jazz was born in the southern states of America in cities like New Orleans, but it is cities like Tampa which contributed greatly for its acceptance and exposure. This is music shaped by reality, struggle and rebellion.
At ‘The Jazz Room’, the performance seeks to honor those cities and communities that gave jazz its depth — its blend of sorrow, joy, and improvisation. Inside an intimate setting, the talented musicians channel the past through a vibrant mix of classics like “Stella by Starlight”, “Sing, Sing, Sing”, “Cantaloupe Island”, and more. This is history not behind glass, but alive in every note —fluid, spontaneous, and shared in real time between the artists and the audience.
Whether it’s the grit of the blues, the rhythm of ragtime, or the punch of bold brass, ‘The Jazz Room’ endeavors to do it all. So come along to the Hotel Haya, with friends, loved ones or an evening of solo inspiration — this performance is for everyone.