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Sarasota News Leader September 28, 2012 to 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota, 3975 Fruitville Road , Sarasota . Tickets are $7 for Jazz Club members and $12 for non-members. A portion of ticket sales is directed to the Jazz Club's scholarship pro- gram. For more information, call 941-366-1552. The first show, "A Tribute to Lillette Jenkins Wisner," will feature Wisner on vocals and pi- ano, with fill-ins by Eddie Tobin on piano. An internationally renowned concert pianist and vocalist, Wisner began her career at the age of 6 in New York City . She was initially trained as a classical musician but developed a strong interest in gospel, ragtime and jazz. Wisner was music director for numerous Off-Broadway productions and also appeared Page 83 Lillette Jenkins Wisner will perform on Oct. 5. Photo by Carol LoRicco in several movies, including "The Cotton Club." She has served as director and organist for church gospel choirs and has taught music in the New York City public school system. "Lillette's playing is extraordinary," says Jazz at Two co-producer George Allgair. "It's soul- ful, technically brilliant — and always daz- zling. The Haferhouse Jazz Trio will perform during the Oct. 19 Jazz at Two concert. Photo by Carol LoRicco For more information about the Jazz Club of Sarasota , call 941-366-1552, or visit www.jazz- clubsarasota.com.