Pictured: Acclaimed Brazilian guitarist Diego Figueiredo performs during the Sarasota Jazz Festival, produced annually by the Jazz Club of Sarasota. The festival is among the many programs contributing to the organization's growing schedule.

The Jazz Club of Sarasota has been recognized in DownBeat Magazine's 2026 Great Jazz Venues Guide, earning a place alongside acclaimed jazz clubs, concert halls and presenting organizations from around the world. Published annually by one of the most respected publications in jazz, the Great Jazz Venues Guide highlights outstanding organizations that help preserve, promote and present jazz for audiences worldwide. The Jazz Club of Sarasota was one of only three organizations included in the Florida section of the 2026 guide. 

Pictured: Acclaimed Brazilian guitarist Diego Figueiredo performs during the Sarasota Jazz Festival, produced annually by the Jazz Club of Sarasota. The festival is among the many programs contributing to the organization's growing schedule.