The Gulf Jazz Society continues its tradition of bringing great Jazz musicians to Bay County next week with the trumpet artistry of George “Bepopolous” Petropoulous performing a tribute to the innovator of “Cool Jazz”, Chesney Henry “Chet” Baker Jr. Chet Baker was known as the “Prince of Cool”.
George Petropoulos is a multi-instrumentalist originally from New York city, now residing in Pensacola. He is proficient as both a trumpeter and keyboardist in a wide variety of musical styles and genres. Professional occupations outside of music have more recently included owning rental properties and pool life-guarding. Current hobbies include swimming, yoga, and go-go dancers. Though usually serious in demeanor, he has been known on occasion to “cut the fool” on the bandstand from having too much fun. Look out! This is a force to be reckoned with!
This September 13, 2023 event will be held at the Historic Roberts Hall in Lynn Haven at 831 Florida Avenue in half a mile north of the 77 and 360 traffic lights and then one block west on 9th Street. (which is also one block west of the Lynn Haven City Hall.)
![George Petropoulous](https://gulfjazzsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/George-598x1024.png)
Doors open at 5:30pm, entertainment starts at 6:30pm. Admission is $10 for Gulf Jazz Society members, $15 for non-members. Membership applications will be available for new members or renewals. Food and beverages will be available from the SPICE IS RIGHT Food Truck.
This is a BYOB event, BUT ICE CHESTS/COOLERS ARE NOT ALLOWED. The Gulf Jazz Society will have set-ups available inside the event room.