Charlotte County Jazz Society presents Michael Andrew and The Atomic Big Band

Charlotte County Jazz Society presents Michael Andrew and The Atomic Big Band on Monday, February 12 at 7:00 at Charlotte Performing Arts Center, 701 Carmalita St., Punta Gorda. Michael Andrew was the headline singer and bandleader at the world-famous Rainbow Room, and he was the bandleader and singer at Merv Griffin’s “Coconut Club” in The Beverly Hilton in California. Michael formed The Atomic Big Band, an 18-piece band that has performed in Hollywood and continues to play engagements from presidential inaugural balls to high society fundraisers. His newest orchestra, The Gershwin Big Band, will debut with a National Tour and CD release this year. Michael is also a composer, lyricist, and author, and has created shows paying tribute to the writers of the “American Songbook”, including Johnny Mercer, Sammy Cahn, and the Gershwin’s. He has played a singer and produced music for many movies and starred in the world premiere of the musical, The Nutty Professor, and continues to produce and perform. CCJS members are free. Non-members can purchase tickets at the door for $25.00, cash or check. Students are free. Doors open at 6:30. Concert starts at 7:00