# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Jazz Concert by Bassist Ron Pirtle & Friends
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of live jazz featuring “one of the most sought-after bassists in Brevard County,” according to Florida Today.Ron's band includes John Simon on piano, Paul Polanski on sax and Richie Mola drums.Ron Pirtle is an Ohio farm boy by heritage, a retired mail carrier, and an exceptional bass player. His music journey began at the age of 12 when his parents gave him an electric bass guitar. His brother played lead guitar, so the two boys formed a rock and roll band. Ron’s proficiency grew with the music and his bass, and soon he was much in demand by other bands. Ron traveled throughout Ohio and neighboring Pennsylvania, playing music.He discovered blues and jazz when he worked with an older blues piano player and switched to upright acoustic bass. From there, he nurtured his talent and love for this pure American art form.Ron married his high school sweetheart Joyce, moved to Florida in the 1980s and started a family. Ron was quickly established as a dynamic and moving force in the local jazz scene on the Space Coast. Today, he is everyone’s number one call when they want an upright bass player in their group.Currently, Ron works a couple of regular weekly night club gigs and takes other dates when they come available. He leads his own jazz group, the Ron Pirtle Quintet, and has recorded a CD, "Gettin' in the Groove", with that group. In the meantime, Ron can be heard playing his bass all over Central Florida.General admission is paid at the door. $30 for members of the Jazz Society and Brevard Veterans Memorial Center. $35 for guests and students are FREE. Bring your own food and drinks, Tables, chairs and a beautiful view of the river are provided.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merritt-island/jazz-concert-by-bassist-ron-pirtle-and-friends/80002204878260
- **Event Categories**: concerts, performances, music, entertainment, jazz, live-music, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Merritt Island
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Brevard Veterans Memorial Center, South Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island, FL, USA
- **lat**: 28.3180688000
- **long**: -80.6659842000
- **full address**: Brevard Veterans Memorial Center, South Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island, FL, USA, United States

## Event gallery

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  - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb696003c26f863.jpg

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Jazz Concert by Bassist Ron Pirtle & Friends being held?
  - **A:** Jazz Concert by Bassist Ron Pirtle & Friends takes place on Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Brevard Veterans Memorial Center, South Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island, FL, USA, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Jazz Concert by Bassist Ron Pirtle & Friends?
  - **A:** Jazz Concert by Bassist Ron Pirtle & Friends is organized by Space Coast Jazz Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Jazz Concert by Bassist Ron Pirtle & Friends is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Merritt Island, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Jazz Concert by Bassist Ron Pirtle & Friends sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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