Thursday, August 31, 2017

Heidi's Jazz Club in Cocoa Beach On Vacation Sept 4-20, 2017

HEIDI'S JAZZ CLUB
Taking a break, 
before taking on the season!
Designated by DownBeat Magazine 
as one of the world's top 2016 jazz venues!

7 N Orlando Ave.
Cocoa BeachFL 32931
heidisjazzclub.com   (321)783-4559

Heidi's Jazz Club features live music every Wednesday through Sunday (See CALENDAR for weekly schedule) with featured performers on selected Friday and Saturday evenings and Heidi's Open Jam Session every Sunday evening starting at 7 PM. Located in downtown Cocoa Beach, Heidi’s makes the perfect ‘highlight’ to a weekend getaway to the beach this season. Enjoy the piano stylings of Mark Hubrouck Wednesday through Sunday in the adjacent Heidelberg Restaurant

 Club Hours: Wed-Sun 5pm-1am
Closed Mon & Tues

      

CALL NOW TO RSVP!
(321)783-4559

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Néstor Torres and Roseanna Vitro Headline Amelia Island Jazz Festival in October

2017 Amelia Island Jazz Festival
October 8 - 15, 2017
Amelia Island/Fernandina Beach FL

Venerable jazz flautist Néstor Torres and Grammy nominated vocalist Roseanna Vitro are set to headline the 2017 Amelia Island Jazz Festival, it was announced this week by AIJF Artistic Director Les DeMerle. A highly influential player with dozens of albums to his credit, Torres will appear on Saturday, October 14. He has recorded for a number of prestigious labels including Polygram, Shanachie, and Sony Latin Jazz. Inspired by musicians like Cal Tjader, Dave Brubeck, and Tito Puente, Torres’ playing incorporates a smorgasbord of Latin jazz, pop, straight-ahead jazz, and classical styles. He has played with an impressive array of jazz greats, including Jimmy Smith and Dave Grusin.

Vitro, who will perform on Friday, October 13, earned a 2012 Grammy Nomination for “Best Vocal Jazz Album,” The Music of Randy Newman, on Motéma Music. An inventive singer, her strengths include rhythmic acuity and free-spirited spontaneity, often heard in her improvisations, using both scat syllables and lyrics. Additionally, she has released twelve critically acclaimed recordings for Motéma, Telarc, Concord, Challenge and Half Note Records and has performed with a strong sampling of today’s top jazz artists, most notably Elvin Jones and Christian McBride. She has also headlined at prestigious jazz venues such as The Blue Note and Lincoln Center in New York, and The Kennedy Center in Washington DC. Both artists will appear on programs at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club on Bill Melton Road.

Now in its 14th year, the AIJF will take place at various locations in Fernandina Beach, FL from October 8-15, 2017, beginning with its annual free concert in Amelia Park on Sunday, October 8. Additional shows will be announced soon. Tickets are available online, the AIFBY Chamber of Commerce and the UPS Store on Amelia Island.

October 08, 2017 ~ 2-4pm
Jazz in the Park – Free Concert
FREE Community Concert at Amelia Park near the YMCA (between 14th and Citrona, Fernandina Beach, Florida).
Featuring the exciting 21 piece University of North Florida Jazz Ensemble II directed by Dennis Marks.
*Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.
**Food & Beverage by Gilbert’s Underground Kitchen

October 09, 2017 ~ 7-9pm
Jazz Festival Sponsor Party
Horizons Gourmet Restaurant
5472 First Coast Hwy. – Amelia Island, FL 32034
A very special evening featuring the Amelia Island Jazz Fest All Stars and the 2017 AIJF Scholarship winner 18 year old Saxophonist Skyler Nolan.
Hosted by Les DeMerle and Bonnie Eisele
This event is by special invitation only for Bronze Saxophone Sponsors and above.
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

October 10, 2017 ~ 5-7pm
Wine Tasting & Jazz
The Amelia Island Wine Company
4924 First Coast Hwy. #1 – Amelia Island, FL 32034
This unique wine tasting and Jazz event will feature 6 special wines and a pairing of great jazz for each taste. The description of the wine and the Jazz compositions being played will compliment the taste.
Featuring  Multi Instrumentalist Dr. Bill Prince – Trumpet, Trombone, Clarinet and Flute and Doug Matthews– Piano.
Hosted by AIJF Artistic Director, Les DeMerle-Drums
TICKETS

October 11, 2017 ~ 7-10pm
Jump Jive And Wail / Swing Night
The Sandbar & Kitchen (formerly Sandy Bottoms)
2910 Atlantic Avenue – Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Jump Jive And Wail / Swing Night, Concert and Dance at newly opened Sandbar & Kitchen.
Featuring The Dynamic Les DeMerle Little Big Band featuring Bonnie Eisele vocals, Steve Strawley trumpet, Clarence Hines trombone, Al Waters  saxophone, Doug Matthews piano and Ernie Ealum bass, Les DeMerle drums. Bring your sweetheart and dance the night away.
Cash Bar & Food available
TICKETS

October 12, 2017 ~ 7-10pm
Hot Latin Jazz Concert – Concert, Dance
The Sandbar & Kitchen (formerly Sandy Bottoms)
2910 Atlantic Avenue – Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Trio Caliente‘s inimitable blend of Flamenco, Pop, and Brazilian Jazz has been enjoyed all around the world.
Sharing the stage throughout the years with Jazz legends like Charlie Byrd, Keter Betts, and McCoy Tyner to Salsa superstars Jerry Rivera and Luis Enrique, members of Trio Caliente have also performed and recorded with Grammy-nominated jazz flautist, Nestor Torres, Latin Grammy-winner, Raul Jaurena, Shahin and Sepehr (Virgin/Higher Octave), and David Hidalgo of “Los Lobos.” With special guest Sammy Rodriguez on percussion
Cash Bar & Food available
TICKETS

October 13, 2017 ~ 7pm
Roseanna Vitro in Concert - A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald
Fernandina Beach Golf Club
2800 Bill Melton Road – Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Roseanna Vitro was exposed to jazz and it became her genre of choice after moving to Houston, Texas in the 1970s. Ray Sullenger discovered Vitro and presented her to the Houston jazz community where she sang frequently with tenor Arnett Cobb. Roseanna Vitro worked for two years in Houston’s Green Room with her group “Roseanna with Strings and Things” hosting a radio show on KUHF-FM. Many jazz musicians stopped in and played with Strings and Things, such as Cobb, Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Tommy Flanagan and Keter Betts. Cobb, Peterson, and Sullenger encouraged her to dedicate herself to jazz.
This evening also features Art of the Trio with special guests The Les DeMerle Trio Les DeMerle drums, Mike Levine piano & Dennis Marks bass.
TICKETS

October 13, 2017  10pm-midnight
Late Nite Jam
Dizzy’s Den at Sliders Beach Bar & Grill (upstairs)
1998 South Fletcher Avenue – Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Bebop, Blues and Beyond,  featuring  the FSU Jazz Ensemble with Kevin Jones. Every Friday night ticket holder is invited to the Late Nite Jam
Tickets to just the Jam can be purchased separately.
TICKETS

October 14, 2017 ~ 7pm
Néstor Torres in Concert - Jazz Flute Traditions Show
Fernandina Beach Golf Club
2800 Bill Melton Road – Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Standing on the shoulders of flute giants from worlds as diverse as Rampal & Galway in Classical Music; Richard Egues‘ Cuban Charanga style; rocker Ian Anderson’s Jethro Tull; Herbie Mann and – most influential of all – Hubert Laws as pioneers of Jazz Flute, Latin Grammy Award winning Nestor Torres’ rhythmic and mellifluous flute sound remains apart in a class all by itself. His 14 recordings as a soloist; 4 Latin Grammy nominations, one Grammy nomination and one Latin Grammy Award; collaborations with diverse artists such as Gloria Estefan, Kenny Loggins, Dave Mathews, Herbie Hancock, Tito Puente, Michael Camilo, Paquito D’ Rivera and Arturo Sandoval; as well as performances with the Cleveland, Singapore, and New World Symphony Orchestras among many others, are testament to the remarkable journey of an Artist who continues to grow and enrich the lives of those who experience his talents.
This evening also features Art of the Trio with special guests The Les DeMerle Trio w/ Les DeMerle drums, Mike Levine piano & Dennis Marks bass. Special guests Bonnie Eisele vocals, Sam Rodriguez percussion. Saturday night ticket holders are invited to the Late Nite Jam at no extra charge.
TICKETS

October 14, 2017 ~ 10pm-midnight
Saturday Late Nite Jam
Dizzy’s Den at Sliders Beach Bar & Grill (upstairs)
1998 South Fletcher Avenue – Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
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. Bebop, Blues and Beyond,  featuring the FSU Jazz Ensemble with Kevin Jones saxophone and guest. You never know what will happen next…
Saturday night ticket holders are invited to the Late Nite Jam at no extra charge.
TICKETS

October 15, 2017
Dixie to Swing Jazz Brunch
Horizons Gourmet Restaurant
5472 First Coast Hwy. – Amelia Island, FL 32034
First Seating: 11am
Second Seating: 1pm
The Grand Finale of the 2017 Jazz Festival will be the popular Jazz Brunch offering a special Jazz Festival Menu at Horizons Gourmet Restaurant
Featuring: Jazz Greats,  JB Scott – Trumpet, Dr. Bill Prince – Clarinet, Dave Steinmeyer – Trombone,  Mike Levine – Piano, Dennis Marks – Bass, Les DeMerle – Drums, Bonnie Eisele – Vocals and Special Guests.
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Program is subject to change without notice.
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Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Get Stoked on the Blues - Marty Stokes Band has Ft. Myers Surrounded in September

Covering the coast from
Pine Island Sound to San
Carlos Bay and on up the 
Caloosahatchee!

UPCOMING SHOWS

September 2017

1: BERT'S in MATLACHA, 7:30-10:30PM

16: NEMO'S (Del Prado) CAPE CORAL, 7-10PM

22: GEORGE & WENDY'S, SANIBEL

23: DOWNTOWN CONCERT SERIES, FT MYERS

SAVE THE DATE
SANIBEL BLUES FEST on NOV 5th
w/ International Touring Blues Stars
DETAILS TBA

A new CD w/ more of Marty's great 
original tunes is 
NOW AVAILABLE AT ALL SHOWS
AND ONLINE at CDBABY!
Selected by Orange Blossom Blues Society
 for entry in International Blues Competition's
Best Self-Produced CD Category!
Marty Stokes Band –
NOT an acoustic show!

BOOKING CONTACT
(239) 560-5958

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Tallahassee's Blue Tavern - Mixing it Up and Keeping it Interesting Musically & Culturally Six Night Every Week

Blue Tavern -
Where good people meet
to listen to great music.

Ranked in the
TOP TEN SMALL VENUES!

Blue Tavern is Tallahassee's comfortable place to come hang out and talk, enjoy music six nights every week, or simply have a quiet drink in between the hurly burly of everyday life. All events are non-smoking / all-ages. Outside food is welcome in the Tavern and inside food is coming soon. Drinks must be purchased at Blue Tavern. 
No TV. No canned music. 

Blue Tavern
1206 N. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
MAP 
(850)212-5204 

OPERATING HOURS
The bar is open from 3pm to midnight Monday-Thursday
 and 3pm to 1am Friday & Saturday. 
Sunday is our day of rest. 

Q. What's better than a roomful of people?
A. A roomful of people and live music!

Booking Contact:
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Award Winning Mike Zito Band Returns to Florida for Holiday Weekend Tour

Blues Blast Magazine's
BLUES ROCK ALBUM
of the Year!

Born in South St. Louis, Mo. Mike Zito grew up in a working class home with a dire love of music. It was his escape and way out. After a decade working in a local guitar shop, Mike learned his craft from the ground up playing in clubs 7 nights a week. He fell in love with the Blues of St. Louis and the stories of the country singers. His first self released album "Blue Room" hit the streets in 1998 and he has made 12 albums total over the years. He signed and recorded with Eclecto Groove Records and Ruf Records. He is a founding member of the supergroup "Royal Southern Brotherhood" with Cyril Neville and Devon Allman. In 2012 he formed his own group, The Wheel. Mike has produced albums for Samantha Fish, Laurence Jones, Albert Castiglia and others. He tours extensively in the USA, Canada and Europe and has a large Florida following due to his annual tours here. He has been honored with multiple Blues Music Awards over the past 10 years and is currently nominated for three this year. His love of life and pursuit of happiness is felt in every note he sings and plays.

Thursday, August 31, 2017 ~ 8pm
4343 Palma Sola Blvd.
Bradenton FL 34210
AcesLiveMusic.com (941)795-3886
$15 GA Adv, $20 Day of Show
TICKETS

Friday, September 1, 2017 ~ 8pm
The Alley Blues
(w/ David Julia Band opening)
Sanford, FL 
MAP 

Saturday, September 2, 2017 ~ 8pm
Funky Biscuit
Boca Raton, FL

Sunday, September 3, 2017 ~ 4-8pm
(w/ Albert Castiglia 4-6pm!)
Earl's Hideaway
Sebastian, FL
FREE!

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Friday, August 25, 2017

Cannonball Birthday Concert w/ Nat Adderley Jr Sept 16, 2017 in Dillard Jazz Series in Fort Lauderdale FL

Dillard Center for the Arts & 
Old Dillard Museum
present
CANNONBALL BIRTHDAY CONCERT
featuring
Nat Adderley, Jr.
Plus the Award Winning DCA Jazz Ensemble

Saturday, September 16, 2017 ~ 7:30pm-9:30pm, $20 GA
Dillard Center for the Arts
2501 NW 11th St, Ft. Lauderdale FL 33311
For tickets and more information 
call (754)322.8828
or www.olddillardmuseum.org
TICKETS

The Old Dillard Museum will celebrate the birthday of Fort Lauderdale’s greatest band director, the late great saxophonist Julian “Cannonball” Adderley, at a concert featuring Nat Adderley, Jr., a nationally renowned jazz pianist who once was the music director and arranger for Luther Vandross. Nat, Jr. also is the nephew of Cannonball Adderley and wrote one of Cannonballs hits before he was a teenager. Nat contributed as co-songwriter on most of Vandross's albums. 

The concert will be held at the school whose music program was once led by Cannonball Adderley. Between 1948 and 1956, the legendary Cannonball Adderley was a Broward County band director at Dillard High School. During Cannonball’s tenure he taught at both the historic Old Dillard site at 1009 NW 4th Street (now a museum on the National Register of Historic Sites), and the current home of Dillard High School at 2501 NW 11th Street. The series began in 2009 to honor Julian “Cannonball” Adderley’s connection to the Broward County Public School System and Dillard High School. Adderley taught music and directed the school band at the historic Dillard High School site at 1009 NW 4th Street in Fort Lauderdale between 1948 and 1950 and later taught at the current Dillard High School between 1953 and 1956.  The Old Dillard Museum now hosts an annual concert series–the Cannonball Jazz Series–in honor of a saxophonist who became the most commercially successful jazz musician of his day. 

Nat Adderley, Jr. was born into a famed jazz family. He started playing piano as a child and had his first song, "I'm on My Way", recorded by his uncle Cannonball on the 1967 album Why Am I Treated So Bad! by the Cannonball Adderley Quintet when the young Nat Adderley was only 11 years old. Later, at the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City Adderley met fellow student Luther Vandross, with whom he would later spend much of his musical career. He attended Yale University, graduating with a degree in African American studies.

While living in Houston, Texas, he was the music arranger for the 1981 album Never Too Much which became Vandross's first hit with the title track, which reached number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 and fourth on the dance charts. He continued working with Vandross, whom he called "a hilarious guy, a great employer, a great friend, and an incredible musician", until the singer's stroke in February 2003 that effectively ended his career. 

Adderley has returned to his jazz roots, performing his own works, as well as tributes to both his father and uncle. He cites his influences as Chick Corea, John Coltrane and Thelonious Monk.

DCA Jazz Ensemble
The nationally renowned DCA Jazz Ensemble develops musical independence through a knowledge of styles and performance techniques of varied contemporary and jazz literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: production of characteristic tone; interpretation of jazz rhythms and articulation; composition, arrangement, and improvisation techniques; performance of literature from various popular and jazz styles; application of knowledge of jazz history; analysis and evaluation of jazz literature and musical performances as a performer and a listener; responsible participation in music activities; importance of music in everyday life.

Under the leadership and direction of Mr. Christopher Dorsey, the DCA Jazz Ensemble the band’s skill, style and swing has earned them First Place at Essentially Ellington National Jazz Championships in 2011 and 2012 and First Place at Swing Central National Jazz Competition in 2010, 2011 and 2012. The band recently presented a workshop/clinic with famed trumpeter and jazz educator Wynton Marsalis.

DCA Jazz Ensemble is consistently represented in prestigious honor jazz ensembles at the district, state and national level. Our students have been selected into the All County Honor Jazz Bands, The Florida All State Honor Bands, The Grammy Band, and the Monterrey Jazz Festival's Next Generation Band just to name a few.

Students also earn scholarships to some of the most prestigious jazz camps in the nation, including:
The Vail Jazz Workshop
Jamey Aebersol Summer Jazz Workshop
Michigan State University Jazz Camp
Standford University Jazz Camp


To learn more about DCA Jazz Ensemble sponsorship
opportunities contact  Karen Dorsey at (954)214-0320.

DCA Jazz Ensemble Facebook Page



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