Ari & the Alibis wraps up jazz series in Naples Sept. 14

A popular Southwest Florida tradition concludes its 34th season as The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club hosts its final 2019 installment of the annual SummerJazz on the Gulf concert series in September.
The fun, free concert series combines a diverse array of musical entertainment with beautiful views of the gulf, breathtaking sunsets, refreshing breezes, and a relaxing atmosphere. Each concert is held on the AAA Four-Diamond beachfront resort’s scenic Watkins Lawn overlooking the gulf. SummerJazz on the Gulf takes place one Saturday evening per month June to September, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
The summer series wraps up this year with Ari & The Alibis on Saturday, Sept. 14. The previous three summer concerts featured Alter Eagles, Late Night Brass and Pocket Change.
“We will conclude this year’s SummerJazz with another new addition, Ari & The Alibis, which will put on a very fun, high-energy show. It promises to be a terrific concert series,” according to Susan Savino, director of conference services at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club and organizer of the annual concert series.
Performing at SummerJazz for the first time, the gifted 5-piece band has been receiving impressive accolades since it formed in 2013, which includes being nominated for “Best Local Band” in the Tampa Bay area, and powerhouse vocalist Arielleh “Ari” McManus for “Best Jazz Vocalist” in the Tampa Bay area. Infusing Funk, Jazz and Samba with Blues, Soul and Rock, the band has performed throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Hotel guests will receive complimentary parking at the resort. For those not staying at the resort there will be parking just north of the hotel at Lowdermilk Park, with free parking provided to those with a Naples beach sticker, and free trolley service to the resort and back. Guests may bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating, however no outside food and beverage is allowed. Call (239) 261-2222 for additional information and directions.
In addition, all concerts will feature full bar service in several locations and a food concession with a selection of snack items and freshly grilled burgers, hot dogs, and grilled chicken sandwiches.
Those interested in staying at the resort during the final SummerJazz weekend can contact the resort for best available rates and packages by calling (800) 237-7600 or (239) 261-2222, or online at NaplesBeachHotel.com .