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| Swing into the 2024 Amelia Island Jazz Festival: A Week of Unforgettable Performances! The AMELIA ISLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL presents world-class jazz in many styles, including swing, bebop, Dixieland, big band, Latin, and contemporary. During the annual week-long festival, held every October since 2003, music is performed by jazz greats as well as fresh, up-and-coming young talent. Performances are staged in several venues around Amelia Island including the Courtyard by Marriot Amelia Island, The Decantery, Mocama Beer Company and the Amelia Recreation Center. The goal of the Amelia Island Jazz Festival is to help preserve the American art form Jazz by increasing the exposure and awareness of the music genre to the general public. The cornerstone of the festival is its Educational Programs led by Les DeMerle, the Festival's Artistic Director. These programs include Jazz in Schools, Jazz for Kids and Jazz for Seniors. The festival's educational programs culminate in the Amelia Island Jazz Festival Scholarship. This financial award goes to deserving high school musicians who demonstrate strong potential to perform jazz at the collegiate level. Luna Fine Art Gallery Amelia Island Jazz Festival Reception ~Kick-Off to the 2024 Amelia Island Jazz Festival~ Jazz - Art - Wine - Bites & More! Saturday, September 28, 2024 | 6–8p at Courtyard Amelia Island Hotel 2700 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 2024 AIJF Scholarship winner, Ayanna Nelson-Bass/Vocals, will play music alongside Les DeMerle-Drums, Bonnie Eisele-Vocals, Dr. Bill Prince-Sax, Clarinet & Flute and Doug Matthews-Keyboards. write your comments about the article :: © 2024 Jazz News :: home page |