JAZZ & WINE TASTING

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Date
October 1, 2024 at 5 pm and 7 pm
Location
117 Centre Street, Amelia Island, FL
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024

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 Tafoye 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

 

 

*Please note that showtimes, venues and dates are subject to change.

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Tonight we are hangin’ in Jacksonville with Grace Kelly at the Ritz Theater. Tomorrow, Sat. we celebrate Frank Sinatra at Story & Song on Amelia Island. Grace will be our headliner at the Amelia Island Jazz Festival on Fri. Oct. 4.Don’t miss this incredible young jazz saxophonist-vocalist! Got to go now - it’s showtime. ... See MoreSee Less

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It’s A Hip Happenin’!"Celebrating Sinatra A Man and His Music"Featuring The Dynamic Les DeMerle Band with Bonnie EiseleSaturday, April 135 pm - 7 pm Story And Song Center For Arts and Culture1430 Park Ave. Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Join Jazz drum legend, Les DeMerle, and his hard swingin’ band with Bonnie’s sultry vocals as they recreate the iconic recording, “Sinatra At The Sands”.The show features creative Jazz arrangements of Frank’s big hits, “Come Fly With Me”, “Witchcraft”, “One For My Baby and One More For the Road”, “Lady Is A Tramp”, “New York, New York” and many more. Plus, guests will be treated to video of a rare, historic TV Show with Les accompanying Frank Sinatra in the Harry James Band. Tickets: $35 ppavailable online atstoryandsongarts.orgor in person at Story & Song Center for Arts & Culture (904) 601-2118“Upbeat from the Downbeat, The Les DeMerle Band Featuring Bonnie Eisele is one of the HOTTEST acts on the Jazz Scene Today”. - Florida Times UnionDon’t Miss a beat! Get your tickets today and celebrate The Chairman of the Board, Mr. Francis Albert Sinatra ... See MoreSee Less

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Amelia Island Jazz Festival updated their cover photo.

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Amelia Island Jazz Festival is at First Baptist Church.

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Amelia Island Jazz Festival Valentine’s Big Band Bash Swings Hard! The AIJF Valentine’s Big Band Bash was a great success on all counts-The Dynamic Les DeMerle 15-piece Orchestra featuring Bonnie Eisele plus exciting soloists Bill Prince-Alto/Sax and Clarinnet, Paul Tafoya Trumpet, Clarence Hines -Trombone, Rob Chapman-Tenor Sax and Doug Matthews-Piano, hit the stage swingin’ and the dance floor was packed all night long.Toward the end of the first set, Les introduced 2024 AIJF Scholarship winner, 18-year-old Bassist/Vocalist, Ayanna Nelson. Ayanna played a Blues on Bass and then sang Diane Shure’s hip arrangment of “Come Rain Or Come Shine” which earned Ayanna a standing ovation from the packed house.During the band’s break, Park West Gallery auctioneer, Molly Townsend, auctioned 15 pieces of world-class Art of which all of the proceeeds benefit the AIJF Scholarship Fund.Dancing continued with the classic Big Band Hits of Miller, Basie, Ellington and a special tribute to Harry James. Then, Les was excited to announce this year’s AIJF Headliners:Award-Winning Saxophonist/Vocalist, Grace Kelly, on Friday Oct. 4 and Legendary New Orleans Pianist /Vocalist, Marcia Ball on Saturday Oct. 5. Other crowd-pleasing artists to perform at the 2024 Amelia Island Jazz Festival (9/29-10/6) are Tony Cruz and The Latin Jazz Legends, The Dynamic Les DeMerle Little Big Band featuring Bonnie Eisele, The Spare Rib Six Dixieland Band and the UNF Jazz Ensemble 2 directed by Dennis Marks.Don’t miss a beat! Stay tuned to all the action, tickets and info at ameliaislandjazzfestival.com ... See MoreSee Less

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