Meet the 2019 Amelia Island Jazz Festival Artist
Peter Nixon: “It was an honor and a wonderful opportunity to be asked to be the Amelia Island Jazz Festival Artist of 2019, and a rare chance to meet distinguished musicians
New Orleans Legends at the 2019 AIJF
Two critically acclaimed New Orleans artists, highly regarded trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis and sizzling trumpeter Jamil Sharif, will headline the 2019 Amelia Island Jazz Festival,
2019 AIJF Scholarship Winner John Brown
John Brown Saxophone John Brown began his music career in the 8th grade when he took drum lessons from DeMerle. He absorbed the styles of classic drummers Max Roach a
Les and Bonnie Jazzing Up the High Seas
by Michael Rothschild Amelia Island Jazz Festival stalwarts Les DeMerle and Bonnie Eisele are spending the holidays and beyond performing with their dynamic new Jazz Quartet on one
Strong Musicianship and Great Crowds Highlight the 2018 AIJF
by Michael Rothschild Boosted by beautiful weather and headliner performances from the exquisite Brazilian styled Requinte Trio, with singer Janis Siegel, plus impeccable guitarist
2018 AIJF Scholarship Winner David Truilo
David Truilo Clarinet & Saxophone Born and raised in Ormond Beach Florida, David began studying the clarinet when he was in 5th grade and added the tenor sax in
AIJF Sets Requinte Trio and Henry Johnson as 2018 Headliners
The critically acclaimed Requinte Trio, featuring multiple Grammy winning vocalist Janis Siegel, a founding and longtime member of Manhattan Transfer, and veteran Chicago guitarist
Park West and Scott Jacobs Help Raise Funds for Young Musicians
by Park West Gallery When Park West Gallery teams up with its artists for a good cause, they make great music together. Park West Gallery helped raise $7,000 for the Amelia Island
Park West Gallery supports the 7th annual Big Band Bash
by Park West Gallery Park West Gallery is once again joining the Amelia Island Jazz Festival to support future musicians with the Big Band Bash. The Amelia Island Jazz Festival wil
DeMerle Big Band to Celebrate 27th Anniversary at Big Band Bash
“My Big Band, which features some of the finest Jazz musicians and Jazz Educators in the world, is thrilled to be celebrating its 27th anniversary at the Amelia Island Jazz Festi
