Charlotte County Jazz Society presents vocalist Fred Johnson

Charlotte County Jazz Society presents Fred Johnson on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 7:00 at the Charlotte Harbor Event Center. Singer Fred Johnson has traveled the world entertaining people in Japan, Europe, Palestine, Pakistan, Malaysia and around the U.S., but since 1977 he’s called St. Petersburg home. Johnson has worked as an artist in residence and community engagement specialist at the Straz Center and has gigged sporadically, often in a duo with bassist Michael Ross. Johnson possesses a robust, elastic voice that can caress a standard ballad, pour liquid soul into an R&B classic like “What’s Going On,” and launch into daring flights of improvisational vocals. He’s performed at big festivals and toured overseas, including a stint as a featured vocalist with Chick Corea’s band for a trek through Japan and has been a regular performer at the Clearwater Jazz Holiday. Appearing with Fred Johnson are LaRue Nickelson on guitar, Patrick Bettison on keyboard, Michael Ross on bass, and Bill Peterson on drums. CCJS members are free. The public is welcome. Non-members can purchase tickets and memberships online at cc-jazz.org or at the door for $30.00, cash or check. Students are free. Doors open at 6:30. The concert starts at 7:00.