  Balancing Act Comes to Life – Join Zach Bartholomew and Benny Bennack III for an Exclusive Performance! We are excited to invite you to a special evening with Dr. Zachary Bartholomew, award-winning pianist, composer, and educator, as we celebrate the release of his debut album, Balancing Act. This concert will feature intricately written and arranged original music performed by a world-class band—an evening you won’t want to miss! 📅 Date: January 16 ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM 📍 Location: Music & Arts Community Center Balancing Act showcases Zach’s exceptional talent as both a pian- ist and a composer, with original compositions that blend creativity and complexity. His music is brought to life by a top-tier ensemble, and the album can be previewed and purchased at: Zachary Barthol- omew – Music. About Zach Bartholomew: Dr. Zachary Bartholomew is an award-winning pianist, composer, and educator based in Florida. Known for his outstanding perform- ances and compositions, he has performed at prestigious jazz fest- ivals, including the Monterey and Jacksonville Jazz Festivals, and with renowned artists like Dave Holland and Sean Jones. Zach is also a music professor at Florida Memorial University and a mem- ber of the Gulf Coast Jazz Collective. His debut album, Balancing Act, is set for release in July 2024. Special Guest Artist: Benny Bennack III Joining Zach on stage is Emmy-nominated trumpeter and vocalist Benny Bennack III. A rising star in jazz, Benny is known for his fiery trumpet playing and expressive vocals, earning recognition as Rising Star Male Vocalist in the 2025 Downbeat Readers Poll. He’s performed with jazz greats like Christian McBride and has appeared at top venues including Birdland and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Benny’s latest album, Third Time’s the Charm, charted at #2 on the JazzWeek National Radio Charts. We hope you’ll join us for this unforgettable celebration of jazz and creativity! 239.277.1700 | GulfCoastSymphony.org  |
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