JAZZ IN THE PARK

February 26, 2006

Smooth Jazz WZJZ 107.1 FM proudly presents the inaugural Jazz in the Park concert featuring Smooth Jazz guitarist, Ken Navarro. Jazz in the Park, will also feature… hot new Latin/Smooth Jazz Flutist Jose Valentino showcasing his new album, "Flute on Fire." www.smoothjazz1071.com

In the News

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Weekly Planet

Published August 17, 2005

“José has a fire and plays with his heart.”

Hubert Laws

“I have never heard a 17 year old flutist playing like a 54 year old. I know that if I die José will keep up Latin jazz flute music. I can hear his heart in his music”

Dave Valentin – Grammy Award Winner

“Incredible!”
“Awesome performance!”
“Great display of talent and skill on your instrument.”
“Don’t ever stop playing!!”
“What a pleasure to hear you play!”
“It is just plain to see that you love what you do.”

Adjudicators comments

"Tampa Bay's hottest new young Jazz talent."

Crabby Bill's-WSJT Sunset Jazz Series Concert

"A heavyweight champion of the flute......Watching José Valentino perform one can actually feel the energy, vigor, and extraordinary vibes coming from this young instrumentalist."

Rick Gee's Jazz Jamm - The Weekly Challenger

"Ready to audition on the spot. "
...he dances his flute through John Coltrane's "Giant Steps."

Eric Snider - The Weekly Planet