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The Charlotte County Jazz Society sponsored a concert by Grammy-nominated artist Greg Abate and the Greg Abate Quartet Monday at the Cultural Center of Charlotte County. Here, Lana Johnson chats with Richard and Marietta Boyes before the start of the concert.

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Ken Miller of Port Charlotte checks in with members of the Jazz Society prior to the show. From left, Chris Brown (wearing the Santa hat), Connie Gean, Charlotte Quinn and Leslie Connell.

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Bartender Linda Baillargeon provides snacks and drinks to Terry Komondy and Al Corrao of North Port. Komondy and Corrao are season ticket holders and enjoy attending the shows.

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Joan Bondick, Tricia Mathews and Dee Giorgi chat during intermission.

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Bill and Mickey Newhouse relax while waiting for the next set.

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Jerry and Louise Golomb and Charlene and Dean Fournier, all Punta Gorda residents, get together for a night out to listen to some jazz.

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Gerald Wilkins, Charlotte County Jazz Society president, spends some time with Port Charlotte residents Suzette Lomasney and Pat Hamber.

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Punta Gorda residents and recent newlyweds Gary and Debbie Cole enjoy an evening of good music.

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The Greg Abate Quartet, featuring Kenny Drew Jr. on piano, Greg Abate on saxophone, Richard Drexler playing bass and James Martin on drums, entertained the audience with classic jazz tunes and Christmas carols.

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Nik Keener, attending the show with his great-grandparents Sharon and Tom Keener, may want only his two front teeth for Christmas this year.