Gold Coast Jazz Society 2023-2024 Concert Season

MARTI'S NEW RIVER BISTRO
A New Dining Experience Takes Center Stage

Martis New River Bistro at the Broward Center


LAN & TAM AIRLINES CLUB LEVEL
Step Up to the LAN & TAM Airlines Club Level

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INTERMEZZO LOUNGE
Add to Your Theater Experience with the Intermezzo Lounge

Intermezzo Lounge at the Broward Center 2


ABDO NEW RIVER ROOM
Open 90 Minutes Prior To Your Show

Abdo New River Room Arts Access 3


A LIGHT BITE
Open One Hour Prior To Your Show

Horvitz Slideshow

OFFICERS
Tim Ingham, President
Sheila Bechert, Vice President
Richard Goldstein, M.D., Vice President
Ken Werner, Secretary/Treasurer

DIRECTORS
Chuck Bergeron
Ed DeChant

William Penn House
James Maus
Chris Gammill
Pieter de Zwart

Gold Coast Jazz Society Staff
Pam Dearden, Executive Director
Judy Murfin, Business Manager

Frederick J. Ruffner, Jr./Founding President


1350 E Sunrise Blvd #115, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

phoneicon954-524-0805 (phone)

Frederick G. Ruffner, Jr. had a vision to bring more jazz to the “Gold Coast” area of South Florida.  In 1992, Fred and a group of avid jazz buffs made this vision a reality by forming a non-profit organization called the Gold Coast Jazz Society in Fort Lauderdale, FL.     

Following its formation, the GCJS developed a concert series, which was presented in the main dining room of the historic Riverside Hotel, located on the famous Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.  As the concert series continued to grow and expand, a larger venue was required.  The concert series was eventually moved to the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, located in the Arts & Science District of Fort Lauderdale.  Today, the seven-concert jazz series continues to be presented in the Amaturo Theater each year from November through May.  Over the years the Society has grown and expanded to include the presentation of jazz education and community outreach activities, the Jeanette M. Russell Jazz Scholarship Program, and many special events throughout the year. 

Our Mission Statement: The mission of the Gold Coast Jazz Society is to perpetuate and advance the cultural art form of jazz through performances, education and outreach activities.

Vision Statement: Gold Coast Jazz Society is recognized as a premier model for creating an innovative and effective arts organization with broad-based support for an interest in jazz and enhancing the quality of life in the community through engaging audience members, musicians and educators across cultures.

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