Page 6 - Abacoa Community News - January '25

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“SOLID BRASS” from page 5

Roger Umana From The Desk Of
Jr., Trumpet: a
powerhouse trumpeter
for close to 25 years, The Property Manager
Roger has performed
with Ed Calle, Arturo
Sandoval, Chuck May the coming of proceeds going to the Autism Project of Palm Beach
Magione, Billy Taylor, Albita, Cachao, Nestor Torres, year bring County. In March the “Jig” is on as the 5th Annual Jupiter
Paquito D’Rivera and many others. you boundless Irish Fest returns and April brings 5K Live Like Jake, in
opportunities, recognition of childhood drowning prevention.
growth, and Hosted by Legends Radio the monthly tribute bands
memorable continue throughout the year boasting an impressive
Antti Roiha, moments! lineup and it’s with exciting anticipation we look forward
Keyboards I was driving to what Deuterman Productions shows holds for us.
through Abacoa this Take me out to the Ball Park! Roger Dean Chevrolet
morning, sunshine Stadium is getting a “first-class face-lift” this year! The
streaming through Marlins’, Cardinals’ spring training ballpark makeover
the stately oak trees is already underway to a whole different look and feel as
lining my way, renovations modernize the stadium. Did you know the
when I found myself reflecting on the beauty and warmth Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium is the only stadium in the
that this master-planned, mixed-use and principled by country to host four minor league teams! The stadium is
“Traditional Neighborhood Development,” prizes the home to the Jupiter Hammerheads, St. Louis Cardinals,
Steve Rowley, Lead community. The streets connect and elegantly meld the Miami Marlins, and the Palm Beach Cardinals. It will
Gui t a r/ Vo c a l s: unique diverse neighborhoods, gorgeous green preserves, be “business as usual” come spring 2025 with Spring
Inspired by a Moody local colleges, schools, golf, shopping, business, Training tickets on sale now at www.mlb.com/roger-dean-
Blues concert at the parks, event venues and yes, even a baseball stadium! chevrolet-stadium.
age of 16, Steve Collectively, it engages us closely to our surroundings and All this and more promises a lively 2025! For all things
began his guitar to one another. Abacoa truly reflects a most wonderful events and happenings at Abacoa, be sure to visit us at
playing journey. place to LIVE, WORK, PLAY. Abacoa.com. You can also sign up via the website for a
He started gigging Heading into the New Year many exciting events are monthly event eblast.
professionally at 18 on the agenda here at Abacoa. We welcome a new event The Abacoa POA holds its Board of Directors meeting
and spent a couple by Tropically Impaired, “Bands, Burgers & Brews,” on on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. The
of years touring the January 11. Touted as “South Florida’s Premier Music Community Architect Committee (CAC) meets on the
Midwest with a Brit- Festival” the event brings us 9-plus bands! Join Tropically 4th Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. The deadline to
Pop rock band. Since Impaired here for a music filled day benefitting local submit CAC materials for review is one week prior to
moving to Florida, nonprofits Big Dog Ranch, Little Smiles and Wounded the CAC meeting. These meetings are held at the APOA
he has played over 900 gigs in a variety of genres (rock, Veteran’s Relief Fund. On January 19, Kaitlin’s Angel office or via zoom and are subject to change. Agendas
classic rock, oldies, pop hits, funk, R & B, and yes, even Run returns this year for the 8th Annual 5K Run/Walk and Minutes are posted on Abacoa.com.
disco and a bit of country). Steve is one of the founding raising awareness about teen-driver safety. Get your We are always here to help. Contact us at (561) 624-
members of Solid Brass. “groove on” January 25 here at the 17th Annual Jupiter 7788 or email: abacoaadmin@langmanagement.com.
Craft Brewer’s Festival “Silent Disco”! Also, with local
Pete Sarfati, live music this event hosts over 50 brewers and over 175
Saxophone/Vocals: craft beers by regional and national talent with a portion
Pete was born in
New York City in the
late ’60s. That scene
was the backdrop for
his major influences
in R & B and Jazz;
influences such as
Earth Wind & Fire,
Stevie Wonder, Spyro
Gyra, and the Jazz Crusaders. Starting out with formal
training on trumpet and later moving on to the saxophone,
Pete longed to swing with the big names like Dexter Gordon,
Grover Washington, Jr. and Phil Woods. He’s gigged the range
from Gospel to Broadway and now returns with Solid Brass
to the sounds of the city which were his first love in music.

Marcus Sandoval,
Trombone: Although
the youngest member
of Solid Brass,
Marcus has an old
soul when it comes
t o roc k i ng t he
trombone! A recent
graduate from the
University of Central
Florida where he -
studied music and
business, Marcus is a South Florida-based professional
trombonist. He is currently earning his Masters of Music
Performance at Florida International University in Miami.
Marcus has played with bands ranging from all different
styles of music, including jazz, rock, Latin jazz, salsa,
fusion and more.

Jim Gray ,
Percussion/Vocals:
With almost 50
years of touring
the nation, playing
drums and singing
professionally, Jim
provides the back beat
and heavy pulse that
drives Solid Brass!

SOLID BRASS is excited
to play for YOU next!