DeMerles return and gear up for Big Band Bash Gala Dinner/Dance on Valentine’s Day
Amelia Island Jazz Festival Artistic Director Les DeMerle and his wife, vocalist Bonnie Eisele, return to the Island this week from a three month sojourn cruising Australia and New
BIG BAND BASH GALA DINNER/DANCE SET FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
The Amelia Island Jazz Festival is proud to announce its fourth annual BIG BAND BASH, to be held Saturday, February 14, 2015 from 7:00 – 10:00 PM, in the Amelia Ballroom at the O
Les DeMerle with Randy Brecker at the 2014 AIJF
This is just a tiny sample of the great shows at the Amelia Island Jazz Festival. You really have to be at the performances in person to enjoy world-class jazz! Don’t miss th
AIJF Sets Randy Brecker and Tony Monaco as 2014 Headliners
Jazz trumpeter and composer Randy Brecker, a multiple Grammy Awards winner, and monster jazz organ player Tony Monaco, are set to headline the 2014 Amelia Island Jazz Festival, it
2013 AIJF Scholarship Winner Richard Roberts
Richard Roberts Trumpet “This award inspired me to reach for a higher note” Richard Roberts, trumpeter, was named the 2013 AIJF Jazz Scholarship winner, when he w
2012 AIJF Scholarship Winner Boyce Griffith
Boyce Griffith Alto Saxophone “Receiving the Amelia Island Jazz Festival scholarship means the world to me. Jamming with the world’s greatest musicians could not
2011 AIJF Scholarship Winner John Sheard
John Sheard Tenor Saxophone “The Amelia Island Jazz Festival scholarship concert was an amazing experience that I will never forget.” John Sheard had already esta
2010 AIJF Scholarship Winner Nathan Skinner
Nathan Skinner Vibraphone “This scholarship helped and inspired me reach my goal of being a great musician.” Vibraphonist Nathan Skinner, a senior at Jupiter Hig
Ramsey Lewis at the 2010 Amelia Island Jazz Festival
Grammy winning pianist Ramsey Lewis talks to producer/director Stan Cottle about performing at the Amelia Island Jazz Festival. Mr. Lewis thrilled 1,000+ jazz lovers each night o
2009 Amelia Island Jazz Festival
The 2009 Festival presented David Sanborn and the Midnight Blue Band directed by LesDeMerle featuring vocalist Bonnie Eisele. They performed at the brand new 1000-seat auditor
