Schedule Of Events

Sep 29,2024

12 Pm - Jazz Party At The Rec - Unf Ensemble 2 With Dennis Marks

Free Community Kick-Off Concert

Presenting:

The 21 Piece Unf Jazz Ensemble 2 With Special Guests, Directed By Dennis Marks
 
Food Truck, Beyond Horizons, Featuring A Special Jazz Fest Lunch

Venue :Fernandina Beach Rec Center - 2500 Atlantic Avenue Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Sep 30,2024

7 – 9 Pm - Sponsor Party

A Big Thank You To Our Festival Supporters!

Join Us For An Exceptional Evening Hosted By Les Demerle On Drums And Bonnie Eisele, Vocals, Along With Special Guests. This Exclusive Event Is By Special Invitation Only For Bronze Saxophone Sponsors And Above.

Your Support Makes The Magic Of The Amelia Island Jazz Festival Possible!
Venue :Courtyard Amelia Island/Springhill Suites - 2700-2 Atlantic Avenue Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Oct 1,2024

5 Pm And 7 Pm - Jazz and Wine Tasting

Show 1 - 5 – 6:30 Pm
Show 2 - 7 – 8:30 Pm
Get Ready To Sip And Swing At This Unique Jazz And Wine Show!
Indulge In A Curated Selection Of Exquisite Wines Expertly Paired With Sensational Jazz Tunes, Each Enhancing The Other’s FLavor. Limited Space Available, So Get Your Tickets Early—These Shows Usually Sell Out Fast!

Join Us For ‘Hittin’ The Blue Notes,’ Hosted By Aijf Artistic Director Les Demerle On Drums And Vocals. Featuring Doug Matthews On Piano, Paul Tafoya On Trumpet, Ajax Mcdonell On Saxophone, And Bonnie Eisele On Vocals.

Don’t Miss This Unforgettable Fusion Of Fine Wine And Smooth Jazz!

Venue:The Decantery 117 Centre Street Historic Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

October 2, 2024

7 -10 Pm - Jump, Jive And Wail Swing Night Concert And Dance

Don’t Just Listen To Jazz, Live It! Jump Jive And Wail Your Way Into A Swingin’ Good Time At Sadler Ranch For The Amelia Island Jazz Festival’s Swing Night, Concert And Dance!

Join The Dynamic Les Demerle Little Big Band, Featuring The Soulful Vocals Of Bonnie Eisele, For A Night That Will Take You Back To The Golden Age Of Jazz. Tap Your Toes To The Irresistible Rhythms Of Jim Malmgren‘S Trumpet, Clarence Hines‘ Trombone, The Smokin’ Sax Section Of Don Zentz And Ajax Mcdonell, And The Driving Piano Of Doug Matthews. Ricky Ravelo Lays Down The Bass Line While Les Demerle Himself Keeps The Beat On Drums And Adds His Own Vocal Stylings!

Grab Your Sweetheart And Hit The Dance FLoor For An Unforgettable Evening Under The Stars. Tickets Are Selling Now, So Don’t Miss Out On This Chance To Experience The Joy Of Swing Dancing At The Amelia Island Jazz Festival. Get Yours Today!

Indoor Venue: Courtyard Amelia Island / Springhill Suites By Marriott 2700-2 Atlantic Avenue Fernandina Beach, FL

October 3, 2024

7 -10 Pm - Tony Cruz And The Latin Jazz Legends

Featuring Tony Cruz And The Latin Jazz Legends

Unleash Your Inner Mambo At The Amelia Island Jazz Festival’s Sizzling Latin Jazz Concert And Dance! Tony Cruz And The Latin Jazz Legends Will Set The Stage On Fire With Irresistible Rhythms That Will Have You Moving All Night Long. Whether You’re A Seasoned Dancer Or Just Love The Energy Of Latin Music, This Is A Night You Won’t Want To Miss.

Tickets Are Selling Now So Don’t Miss Out! Get Yours Today!

Indoor Venue:Courtyard Amelia Island / Springhill Suites By Marriott 2700-2 Atlantic Ave, Amelia Island, FL

October 4,2024

7pm - Grace Kelly Band In Concert

Don’t Miss The Prodigy!

Grace Kelly Takes The Stage At Amelia Island Jazz Festival

Witness The Rise Of A True Jazz Superstar At The Amelia Island Jazz Festival. Singer, Saxophonist, Songwriter, Composer, And Bandleader All Before Her Mid-Twenties, Grace Kelly Is A Force Of Nature.

- 14 Acclaimed Albums

- Sold-Out Concerts

- Performed At The Hollywood Bowl

- House Band For "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert"

- Youngest Member Of Berklee College Of Music Board Of Trustees (As Of Oct 2022)

Critics Rave:

- "A Must-See Even For Those Unsure About Jazz." – Sophisticated Living

- "A Remarkable Musician Her Melodic Gifts Shine. She Really Is Something." – The Observer/London

The Les Demerle Jazz Quintet

Featuring:
Les Demerle Drums, Mike Levine Piano, Dennis Marks Bass, Doc Handy Percussion, Bonnie Eisele Vocals Plus Special Guests.

Venue:Courtyard Amelia Island/Springhill Suites By Marriott

10 Pm ’Til 12 Am - Late Nite Jam

Venue:Mocama Beer Company-629 S. 8th Street – Fernandina Beach 32034

Bebop, Blues And Beyond

Every Friday Night Ticket Holder Is Invited To The Late Nite Jam
Tickets To The Jam Can Also Be Purchased Separately.

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10:00 Pm ’Til 12 Am - Friday Nite Jam At Mocama Beer Company

Friday Night Ticket Holders Are Invited To The Late Nite Jam At No Extra Charge.
Tickets Are Available For Individuals Who Missed The Friday Night Headliner Concert But Want To Enjoy Some Great Spontaneous Jazz At This Popular Late Nite Event. Musicians Are Relaxing After The Main Gig And You Never Know Who Shows Up And What Happens Next.

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October 5,2024

7:00 Pm  - Marcia Ball Band At The Aijf Jazz

The Marcia Ball Band Headlines Amelia Island Jazz Festival

Don’t Miss The Legendary Marcia Ball Bring Her Infectious Texas Blues And Soulful Vocals To The Amelia Island Jazz Festival!.

A Force Of Nature On Stage, Marcia Ball Has Been Captivating Audiences For Over 50 Years. Billboard Hails Her As "A Welcome Ray Of Sunshine…Ball Is A Killer Pianist, A Great Singer And Songwriter" Who Blends "Potent Blues, Sweet Zydeco, Soulful, Fast And Furious Texas Boogie…Heartfelt, Powerful And Righteous." The New York Times Describes Her Performances As Igniting "A Full-Scale Roadhouse Party" With Her "Two-Fisted New Orleans Barrelhouse Piano" And "Husky, Knowing Voice About All The Trouble Men And Women Can Get Into On The Way To A Good Time."

Born In Orange, Texas, And Raised In Vinton, Louisiana, Ball’s Musical Roots Run Deep. Her Acadian Heritage And Lifelong Immersion In Gulf Coast Rhythms And Blues Shine Through In Her Original Songs And Electrifying Covers. As The 2018 Texas State Musician Of Year, She’s A Beloved Figure Who Has Earned Countless Fans Worldwide.

Les Demerle Hittin’ The Blue Notes Band

Featuring:
Longineu Parsons – Trumpet, Don Zentz & Matt Vance – Saxophones, Mike Levine -Piano, Dennis Marks -Bass, Bonnie Eisele -Vocals, Les Demerle – Drums/Vocals, Plus Special Guests.

Venue:Courtyard Amelia Island/Springhill Suites By Marriott Ballroom -2700-2 Atlantic Avenue Fernandina Beach, FL
 
10:00 Pm ’Til 12 Am - Late Nite Jam

Bebop, Blues And Beyond
Every Saturday Night Ticket Holder Is Invited To The Late Nite Jam

Venue:Dizzy’s Den At Mocama Beer Company 629 S 8th Street – Fernandina Beach

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10:00 Pm ’Til 12 Am - Late Nite Jam– Late Nite Jam

Saturday Night Ticket Holders Are Invited To The Late Nite Jam At No Extra Charge.

Tickets Are Available For Individuals Who Missed The Saturday Night Headliner Concert But Want To Enjoy Some Great Spontaneous Jazz At This Popular Late Nite Event. Musicians Are Relaxing After The Main Gig And You Never Know Who Shows Up And What Happens Next

Venue:Mocama Beer Company - 629 S 8th Street, Amelia Island, FL

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October 6, 2024

10.30am - 1pm - Dixie To Swing Jazz Brunch

First Seating:   10:30 Am  

Second Seating: 1 Pm

Swing Into The Afternoon! Grand Finale Dixie To Swing Jazz Brunch At Amelia Island Jazz Festival
The 2024 Amelia Island Jazz Festival Concludes In Style With The Ever-Popular Dixie To Swing Jazz Brunch! Indulge In A Delectable Jazz Festival Menu While Grooving To The Sounds Of The Spare Rib Six.

This All-Star Ensemble Features Trumpet Master Longineu Parsons, The Soulful Clarinet Of Dr. Bill Prince, The Smooth Trombone Of Cameron Strine, The Legendary Piano Stylings Of Mike Levine, The Ever-Grooving Dennis Marks On Bass, And The Dynamic Les Demerle On Drums And Vocals. Adding Her Vocal Magic Is The Sensational Bonnie Eisele.

But That’s Not All! Past Festivals Have Seen Surprise Guest Appearances By Some Of The Headliners Of The 2024 Festival. Who Will Join The Fun This Year? There’s Only One Way To Find Out!

Don’t Miss This Unforgettable Closing Act! Secure Your Spot For The Dixie To Swing Jazz Brunch And Swing Into The Afternoon With The Amelia Island Jazz Festival!

Venue:Courtyard Amelia Island/Springhill Suites By Marriott2700-2 Atlantic Avenue Fernandina Beach, FL

Date : Sep 29-Oct 6,2024

Location : Various Venues In FL

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