Amelia Island Jazz Festival Archives - Page 2 of 2

March 13, 2018

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 Jazz Festival’s music scholarship program during the festival’s 7thAnnual Big Band Bash gala on February 17. The Amelia Island Jazz Festival is a non-profit organization that provides funds to aspiring jazz musicians. Spearheaded by iconic drummer Les DeMerle, the organization’s outreach programs also include music education[…]

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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 Festival’s seventh annual Valentine’s Day BIG BAND BASH,” said Les DeMerle , the AIJF’s Artistic Director.

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