Our Story
Fancy dresses, matching bow ties, and timeless jazz classics are all part of this band’s appeal. The Annie Matot Jazz Quintet, or affectionately known as Annie and the Tots, are five teenagers from Palm Beach County who are using their talents to spread joy and music throughout the South Florida community. Annie Matot is the group’s vocalist and was recently named the Young Artist of the Year by Legends 100.3 Radio and The Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook. The way she sings the jazz repertoire is both refreshing and memorable. Her band is filled with talent as Ethan Rapp dazzles on the trumpet, Alex Theodore tickles the ivories on the piano, Hadiya Stewart astounds on the bass, and Ashton Horne holds the group together on the drum set.
While Covid-19 shut most music groups down, it inspired this group to come together. Over the 2021 summer, these students rehearsed every day. In two weeks, they learned twenty songs and had their first performance at Rosemary Square. This was just the start. Performing standards like At Last, Save the Last Dance for Me, The Girl from Ipanema, and Beyond the Sea contributed to this quintet gaining popular recognition throughout the community. They have entertained patrons at restaurants like Table 26 Palm Beach and Il Bellagio. They have performed for community events such as the Dancing with Our Stars fundraiser by the Women’s Chamber of Commerce as well as non-profit fundraisers at the Harriet Himmel Theater and The Breakers Palm Beach. Teaming up with the Palm Beach Symphony has also allowed them to perform at events all across Palm Beach Island. The Annie Matot Jazz Quintet has also been the featured music group for weddings and private events. They have risen above the unfavorable conditions connected to Covid-19 and have become a highly sought-after group. You can follow them on Facebook and Instagram at @AnnieandtheTots.
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