Les DeMerle Amelia Island Jazz Festival

Jazz the American Art Form

Les DeMerle AIJF founder and artistic director

Join Les DeMerle, Jazz Drummer and Amelia Island Jazz Festival Founder & Artistic Director, formerly with Harry James, Frank Sinatra and the Manhattan Transfer at the Amelia Island Museum of History.

Les will talk about the history and the future of Jazz from Louis Armstrong to Wynton Maralis.  He will also present a special Amelia Island Jazz Festival Video with highlights from the 2016 and 2017 headliners. Attendees will be treated with a special guest performance by the 2017 Amelia Island Jazz Festival Scholarship winner: 18 year old saxophonist Skyler Nolan and the Next Generation Jazz Band.

This special event will take place Friday, July 21, 2017 at 6 pm.  Seating is first-come / first-served.  Cost at the door is $10 for Amelia Island Museum of History Members and $15 for Nonmembers.  The Amelia Island Museum of History is located at 233 S. 3rd Street in Historic Fernandina Beach, FL.

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Make sure to be part of this special evening. Les will share his history and passion for Jazz music.  Be there and help support the 14th annual Amelia Island Jazz Festival.

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⏳ Only 9 days left! 🎷✨Join us on February 8 for the Big Band Bash Benefit Gala Dinner & Dance—an unforgettable night of world-class jazz, dinner, and dancing! 💃🌹🎶 Featuring the Dynamic Les DeMerle Orchestra with Bonnie Eisele and special guests, performing classics from Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and more!🎓 Your ticket supports the Amelia Island Jazz Festival Scholarship Program, helping young musicians achieve their dreams!🔥 Seats are filling fast—buy your tickets now!🎟️ Get yours at ameliaislandjazzfestival.com#BigBandBash #AmeliaIslandJazzFestival #SupportMusicEducation #LiveJazz #ValentinesEvent #ameliaisland ... See MoreSee Less
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