GULF COAST BIG BAND, INC.
NAPLES, FLORIDA

Gulf Coast Big Band, Inc., established on January 18, 1991, is a renowned musical collective based in Naples, Florida. Known for its vibrant performances of big band and jazz standards, the ensemble has been delighting audiences at Sunday concerts-in-the-park held at Cambier Park since 1991. The Gulf Coast Big Band showcases an eclectic repertoire spanning traditional swing and blues to bebop and Afro-Cuban genres, featuring classics from legendary artists such as Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, and Dizzy Gillespie. The ensemble comprises both professional musicians and retired members of various professions including law and finance, all united by their passion for music. These talented individuals perform without compensation with a charitable mission: to raise scholarship funds for local high school students. The Band holds free concerts on selected Sunday afternoons from November through April at 2:00 p.m., supporting its scholarship initiatives through "passing of the hat" during intermission. Located in Collier County, FL, Gulf Coast Big Band is an officially registered corporation with a filed number N41722 and operates as a DOMNP Company. The organization's mailing address is listed at 6953 Burnt Sienna Circle, Naples, FL, 34109, under the management of Timothy G. Hains as Treasurer alongside Director Jack Tallman, with David Gray serving as Secretary. For further information, details regarding upcoming performances, and scholarship opportunities, visit their website at gulfcoastbigband.com.