MONTHLY MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS

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Jennifer Gilmore Sings

Jennifer grew up in a musical household and was always surrounded by different forms of music. She's been singing and performing for over 20 years in a variety of venues and se ings. She was a 3rd round finalist for the TV show “X Factor.” In sheer numbers, this means that out of 8,000 who auditioned in Miami, she made it to the final 100. Don’t miss out on one of Jennifer's unique and specialized performances at All Seasons Naples!

playing many different styles of music, including jazz standards, bossanova, waltz, tango, polka, country, disco, rock and roll, and more. They will even take requests from audience members! They always have a great time and make sure residents have a ball.

LAURA LEARY

MARLENE PASSALINO: Marlene was born in Chicago. She eventually moved to Charlo e, North Carolina, and then finally Naples, Florida this past December of 2022. She enjoys painting, making jewelry, listening to jazz music, and dancing. Marlene is a generous and optimistic person. Her favorite place to travel is Tuscany, Italy, because of the beautiful scenery and pleasant people. She and her husband have four kids, nine grandkids, and one great-grandchild on the way. Her favorite sound in the world is the sound of a piano.

The Manzies

The Manzies is made up of father and son duo (both named Manzie) and a longtime friend. They perform covers of songs by The Eagles, Van Morrison, Willie Nelson, Jimmy Buffet, Ray Charles, The BeeGees, and of course, original songs. The group prides itself on providing dependably high-end musical service with a special flair for intimate live performances.

Laura began studying classical violin as a child. As a teen, she studied for a year in Switzerland, returning to the US to a end Jacksonville University, winning a position as a full-time member of the Jacksonville Symphony. Van Cliburn and Benny Goodman were a few of the featured performers while she was there. During her summer breaks, she began playing with a local bluegrass band. Laura plays everything from Mozart and Bach to contemporary pop. She’s a walking jukebox and would love the chance to play whatever you'd like to hear!

CHICAGO HEAT

Touch Of Class Duo

Peggy and Jim Flannery are both originally from Ohio, and met in Florida in 1995 playing the same room. They are full-time musicians and have made music their passion and career. They are versatile,

SW Florida’s premier rockin' Doo-Wop group ‘Chicago

Heat’ is comprised of singers Pat Kelly, RondaLee Cholmondeley, Jerry Gavin, and Grammy award winning, 7-time Hall of Fame Inductee Jim Freeman, who was also a member of the original Five Satins. Don’t miss the best blues vocal group in town.

ARNOLD LEAVY: Born and raised in New York City in 1923, Arnold went to public schools, and studied two years at Brooklyn College. He played harmonica in a harmonica band every Saturday morning between the ages of 13 and 15 years old. He was in the printing business all his life, starting with a small business with his father, and ending up with quite a large outfit of his own. He printed large-scale commercial products, window posters, books, and full-color comic books sections of 13 different newspapers east of the Mississippi. His favorite comic strip was “Jiggs & Maggie.” He came to Naples about 10 years ago. The last five years he’s been at All Seasons. He was the very first resident who moved in! He writes poetry, and his favorite meal is linguine with red clam sauce. He is celebrating his 100th birthday on July 2nd, and his daughter and grandchildren are coming from New York to visit for the very special occasion. When asked what’s his secret to a long life, he simply replies, “Love.”