Another jewel in Florida's jazz scene found...Jazzland Cafe in Jacksonville!

After the short evening (Ending at 10pm? What is THAT about?) of fantastic Soul Blues R&B at  European Street with Little Jake & The Soul Searchers wrapped up, it was short trip 10 minute trip to the last destination for the night - Jazzland Cafe for The Femunicians Jazz Ensemble:  Linda Witsell, Classical Jazz Flutist and Ensemble Leader -  Allana Southerland, Saxophone - Joyce Genwright, Bass Guitar- Gwenetta McIntyre, Piano- Melanie Di Lorenzo, Drums. Once I saw the long line of parked cars I knew we were in the right place and had found this aptly named haven of jazz in north Florida! Only caught a bit of the set we walked in on and the whole last set, and this venue is already on the must-return-for-whole-night short list. I applied for a dishwashing job so I could really hang here, but some issue that arose about 'qualifications' seemed to be a hindrance... Anyway, if was working here, I think that if nobody else ever played here but the ladies that were there this night, I would still be a happy person….

Here are some vid clips and photos so you can get a feel for the vibe…enjoy!

Ring the bell. Smile...and get ready for a time in your life....

Linda Witsell, Classical Jazz Flutist and Ensemble Leader

Allana Southerland, Saxophone

Joyce Genwright

Gwenetta McIntyre, Piano

Melanie Di Lorenzo, Drums

Jazzland Café

1324 University Boulevard North, Jacksonville, FL 32211

www.jazzlandcafe.com (904)924-2324

The Femunicians Jazz Ensemble will perform once a month at Jazzland, beginning on September 15th.  The members of The Femunicians Jazz Ensemble:  Linda Witsell, Classical Jazz Flutist and Ensemble Leader -  Allana Southerland, Saxophone - Joyce Genwright, Bass Guitar- Gwenetta McIntyre, Piano- Melanie Di Lorenzo, Drums.

JAZZLAND's Weekly Schedule of Activities

Sunday -     Closed

Monday -    Closed

Every Tues: JAZZLAND JAZZ JAMS featuring Scott Mariash, Drums- Jack Pierson, Piano- Larry Nader, Upright Bass, 7-10pm, $5 Cover

Wednesday  Jazz Matinee - Every Wednesday - 2pm 'til 4pm

Thursday -  Mature & Matched Senior Singles 50+  6pm 'til 9pm

Friday  Live Jazz - Events will vary from Live Entertainment to regular open night.

All special events scheduled for a Friday will be posted

Saturday -   Live Jazz Every Saturday Night -   8pm until 12pm -   featuring Professional Jazz Musicians

Dress Casual - No Shorts, Sneakers

Vids posted at www.youtube.com/jazzbluesflorida

More photos at: www.facebook.com/JazzBluesFlorida

Photo credits: Debby Strickland

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