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(All concerts are subject to change.) Jazz guitarist WALT STACEY with BILLY DAVIS on sax, GARY HAASE on bass and BRYAN GARDENOUR on drums.

Walt Stacey is a professional Jazz/R&B guitarist living in Oviedo, FL. He has performed across the US and Europe with several bands and solo artists in clubs, theaters, arenas and stadiums. In addition, many performances on radio, television, and Broadway.

Walt was born in Kearny, NJ and started as a teen playing rock guitar in several local bands, he soon turned his focus to jazz. After high school he attended Berklee College of Music in Boston and William Paterson College. In this period he studied with Rufus Reid, Harold Mabern, Vic Juris, Bucky Pizzarelli, Jon Damien and others.

He began his after college career playing and recording with various R&B, Funk, and Rock acts. Working between 5 and 7 nights a week for almost 2 decades.

Deciding to “ease back” on his extensive work schedule, Walt re-dedicated himself to his jazz studies. He now performs and teaches in central Florida where he also records and produces at his home studio in Oviedo. Learn more about Walt Stacey at https://waltstaceymusic.com/.

General Admission is paid at the door. $20 for members of the Jazz Society and Veterans Memorial Center, $25 for guests and students are free. Bring your own food and drink. Tables, chairs, live jazz and a beautiful view of the river are provided.