Experience the magic of the season with an unforgettable evening of holiday classics reimagined with a soulful jazz twist inside the Brew House! Immerse yourself in the warm glow of festive lights, craft beer in hand, as an all-star trio brings timeless tunes to life. Featuring Jean Bolduc, a Canadian-born drummer whose rhythm has carried him across continents performing with legends like Ellis Marsalis, Houston Person, and Scott Henderson; John C. O’Leary III, a celebrated pianist, Yamaha Artist, and PhD in Neuroscience whose playing blends intellect, emotion, and fire; and Dominic Walker, a Tampa-based guitarist known for infusing his jazz with classic rock spirit and leading the beloved Friday Night Jazz series at DI CoffeeBar.
Sip on craft beers as their smooth sounds fill the air with holiday cheer, or take your evening to the next level by upgrading to our exclusive VIP Package! Enjoy reserved seating, a complimentary beer flight, and a Charcuterie board .
About the artist:
Jean Bolduc is a Canadian-born drummer whose career spans continents and genres. Based in South Florida since the early 80s, he has performed with Ellis Marsalis, Chuck Loeb, Houston Person, Scott Henderson, Shelly Berg, and countless others, establishing himself as a versatile and in-demand player. From 1990 to 2000 he taught percussion at Miami Dade College, leading private instruction and masterclasses. A longtime Tampa Bay resident, Jean remains active with Bryan J. Hughes, James Suggs, Nate Najar, Daniela Soledade, John Lamb, and Valerie Gillespie, while also contributing to the Suncoast Jazz Festival and Sarasota Jazz Club.
John C. O’Leary III is a pianist whose playing balances lyricism, intellect, and fire. A Yamaha Artist with a PhD in Neuroscience from USF, he is known for his work with La Lucha and as a soloist, blending precision with deep emotional range. He has shared the stage with Dick Hyman, Melissa Aldana, Randy Brecker, and Houston Person, among many others. His Arbors Records debut The Sundering, produced by Shaun Martin, features piano duets with Martin and Hyman, offering a raw exploration of resilience, memory, and human connection.. John is a Yamaha Artist and plays Yamaha pianos exclusively
Dominic Walker has established himself as a prominent jazz guitarist in Tampa, where he has played for the last decade, gathering great friends and drinking complimentary local beer. Growing up as a long-haired hippie rocker, he enjoys incorporating great songs from the 60s, 70s and 80s into his jazz repertoire. Dom recently celebrated the two-year anniversary of his Tampa-based jazz series Friday Night Jazz series at DI CoffeeBar, transforming the joint into one of the hippest jazz spots in Tampa, featuring local giants like Jack Wilkins, Bryan Hughes, Allison Nash, John O’Leary, Paul Gavin, Jeremy Carter, James Suggs, and many more. Make sure you check out his 2025 album HURRICANE SUMMER, recorded, mixed and mastered during the stormy summer of 2024