FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Jazz lovers in Fort Lauderdale and across South Florida are invited to experience an unforgettable evening of live music as five-time Grammy nominee Karrin Allyson brings Karrin’s Kaleidoscope to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts – Amaturo Theater on Wednesday, March 11 at 7:45 PM.
Live Jazz in Fort Lauderdale at the Broward Center
Presented by the Gold Coast Jazz Society as part of its 2026 concert season, this Fort Lauderdale jazz concert showcases Allyson’s listening-centered, expressive approach to the Great American Songbook and contemporary jazz standards.
Rather than treating songs as fixed statements, Allyson approaches them as living forms.
“I don’t think songs are meant to stay the same,” she has said. “They grow as we do.”
That philosophy defines Karrin’s Kaleidoscope, where melodies are reshaped in the moment, and lyrics unfold with conversational ease. Each performance becomes a one-of-a-kind experience influenced by the audience, the room, and the musicians on stage.
Acclaimed Jazz Artist Performing in South Florida
Allyson has performed hundreds of concerts throughout Europe, Brazil, the United States, and Canada. Her Grammy-nominated album Many A New Day, a tribute to Rodgers and Hammerstein featuring Kenny Barron and John Patitucci, earned critical praise upon its release on Motema Records.
The Village Voice’s Gary Giddins wrote, “Allyson coolly stakes her claim. She brings a timbre that is part ice and part grain — incisive, original, and emotionally convincing.”
The New York Times describes her as “a singer with a feline touch and impeccable intonation.”
Joining her in Fort Lauderdale will be:
- Paul Rollenback on guitar
- Ed Howard on bass
- Jerome Jennings on drums
Together, they will create an intimate evening of live jazz at one of South Florida’s premier performing arts venues.
A Must-See Jazz Event in Broward County
This concert marks the fifth performance in the Gold Coast Jazz Society’s seven-concert season, continuing its tradition of bringing world-class jazz artists to Fort Lauderdale.
Whether you are a longtime jazz enthusiast in Broward County or visiting Fort Lauderdale for cultural events, Karrin’s Kaleidoscope offers an evening shaped by nuance, space, and masterful improvisation.
Event Details
What: Karrin’s Kaleidoscope – Live Jazz Concert
Who: Karrin Allyson with Paul Rollenback, Ed Howard, Jerome Jennings
When: Wednesday, March 11 at 7:45 PM
Where: Amaturo Theater, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Tickets: Available at goldcoastjazz.org
For Fort Lauderdale residents and South Florida music fans seeking live jazz, this performance offers artistry, intimacy, and musical storytelling at its finest.
