Sunday, March 29, 2026

Soul Bluesman Billy Price Returns to Florida Club, Concert, and Festival Stages April 8-13, 2026

Florida Welcomes Back
Billy Price
The Price is RIGHT!

SPRING 2026 FLORIDA TOUR

Apr 8, 2026 | 7p
7 N Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Apr 9, 2026 | 7:30p
501 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080

Apr 10, 2026 | 7p
Independence Square, 1776 Independence Ln, Maitland, FL 32751

Apr 11, 2026 | 9p
5813 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33146

Apr 12, 2026 | 2p
1405 Indian River Dr, Sebastian, FL 32958

Apr 13, 2026 | 8p
Presents at
1910 14th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205

Billy Price first attracted national attention during his three-year association with guitarist Roy Buchanan. Price is the vocalist on two of Buchanan's LPs, That's What I'm Here For and Live Stock. Since then, with the Keystone Rhythm Band, the Billy Price Band, and solo projects, Billy Price has recorded and released a total of 20 albums, CDs, and DVDs.

Price’s album This Time for Real, with the late Chicago soul singer Otis Clay, received a 2016 Blues Music Award in the category of Soul Blues Album. He was nominated 11 times for Blues Music Awards between 2019 and 2025 and won the 2024 Bluebird Reviews Lifetime Career Award in the U.K.

His 2024 release, Person of Interest (Little Village label), was nominated for 2025 Blues Music Awards for Soul Blues Album and Album of the Year. A new album, Random Madness (GetHip label), is scheduled for release on May 1, 2026.

Can't make a show but want the music?

CONNECT WITH BILLY PRICE:


TO BOOK BILLY IN FLORIDA CONTACT:
Live Music 4 US
TA# TA1466
Leo Gale
(561) 818-4335
Not accepting band submissions.
We're already busy working at capacity for our current roster. Thank you!

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Saturday, March 28, 2026

Steglich-Ross Launches New Jazz Series "Smooth Sessions at Blue Bamboo" May 2, 2026 at Blue Bamboo in Winter Park

SMOOTH:
A Relaxed, Polished Series of
Even, Easy-Flowing Performances

Blue Bamboo
Center for the Arts
460 E New England Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
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All Shows 7pm

Smooth Sessions at Blue Bamboo is a four-part jazz series presented in an intimate listening-room setting at Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts in Winter Park. The series focuses on contemporary jazz artists performing in a seated environment designed for attentive listening and strong acoustic presentation.

May 2, 2026 – Dee Lucas
TICKETS
Dee Lucas is a soprano saxophonist known for blending contemporary jazz with elements of R&B and funk. His work reflects both traditional influences and an independent approach to production and distribution.

June 6, 2026 – Althea René
TICKETS
Althea René is a contemporary jazz flutist recognized for her expressive playing style and stage presence. Her musical background includes influences from Motown and funk traditions through her family connection to the Funk Brothers.

July 11, 2026 – Leesa Richards
TICKETS
Leesa Richards is a vocalist whose background includes work in dance and touring performances before transitioning into a recording and performing career in jazz and contemporary music.

August 1, 2026 – Phillip “Doc” Martin
TICKETS
Phillip “Doc” Martin is a saxophonist and recording artist who balances a professional career in dentistry with ongoing performance and recording work in contemporary jazz.

ABOUT BLUE BAMBOO
Located in Winter Park, Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts is a nonprofit performing arts venue with a focus on live music in a listening-room setting. Programming includes jazz, blues, classical, and world music, with an emphasis on acoustic quality and audience engagement.


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Friday, March 27, 2026

Camping with the Blues Weekend-Long Festival Announced for October 16-18, 2026 at Florida Sand Music Ranch in Brooksville

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THREE DAYS OF BLUES IN A GORGEOUS SETTING
CAMPING IS OPTIONAL – COME FOR THE DAY…
STAY FOR THE WEEKEND


Join Us As We Celebrate
The 12th Annual
Camping with the Blues
October 16–18, 2026


Florida Sand Music Ranch
(Formerly Sertoma Youth Ranch)
85 Myers Road
Brooksville, FL 34602
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Contact Roseanne: (941) 758-7585
info@campingblues.com

What are you looking for in a great blues festival?

Great music and accessible musicians
Covered stage and seating area
Permanent bathrooms and shower stalls
Picnic tables and fire rings for late-night jamming
Family- and dog-friendly setting
A wide assortment of vendors
Reasonable beverage prices
A consumer-friendly carry-in policy
A true sense of community

You’ll find them all at Camping with the Blues.

You don’t have to camp.

For those who do, there is plenty of space for tents, vehicles, and self-contained setups.

Prefer hotels? Options are available nearby.

An open-air covered stage and seating area provides a comfortable setting for a full weekend of live music. The event takes place rain or shine.

For more information, contact Roseanne at (941) 758-7585.
Please do not call the ranch directly.

Interested in sponsoring or becoming a vendor?
Call: (941) 758-7585

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The Boneshakers Featuring Jenny Langer Return To Florida for 8-Stop Tour in April 2026

Coming to Florida April 9th-24th!

𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝘂𝗺 

“An absolute must for every lover of soulful blues and rock.” 
- Blues Magazine

 “The Boneshakers are paying tribute to men and women of the past but giving contemporary audiences an unforgettable first-rate thrill ride.”
 - Blues Notes 

 The iconic band led by world-renowned guitarist Randy Jacobs of Was (Not Was) and Music Director for Dave Koz.

 The Boneshakers and members have performed and recorded with Bonnie Raitt, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Seal, Keb' Mo', Gov't Mule, Elton John, Bootsy Collins, Tears for Fears, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, Iggy Pop, Dave Koz, Bobby Rush, Charlie Musselwhite, and Mindi Abair...just to name a few.  

 The powerful band celebrates over 30 years of no-holds-barred funk, soul, and roots music that marries the sounds and spirits of Detroit Rock City, Memphis, and Muscle Shoals. Featuring vocalist Jenny Langer (Int'l Blues Challenge 2020 Winner - Best CD, Virginia Blues Hall of Fame). 

 Their latest album Live To Be dropped on Gulf Coast Records in July 2025 and debuted at #9 on Billboard Top Blues Albums, featuring special guests Bobby Rush, Charlie Musselwhite, Coco Montoya, Don Was, Jimmy Carpenter, and more. It also topped Blues radio charts in the UK, France, and Germany.

 The 2025 release continues the recent ride their 2022 album One Foot In the Groove started, which hit #1 on UK Blues Charts and #1 on US Soul Blues Charts and won the band two Wammie awards. 

🔥 Don’t miss the tour everyone’s talking about. Tickets and info at officialboneshakers.com

TOUR DETAILS

Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 6p
Presents at
1910 14th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
Call for Reservations  (941)243-3735

Friday, April 10, 2026
Private Concert
Lake City, FL

Saturday, April 11, 2026
OPEN FOR BOOKING
IN SW FLORIDA!

Sunday, April 12, 2026 | 1p
975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd, Naples, FL 34110
FREE | (239) 594-3460

Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 8p
460 E New England Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
TICKETS | (407) 636-9951

Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 2p
1405 Indian River Dr, Sebastian, FL 32958
FREE | (772) 589-5700

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 7p
7 N Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
TICKETS/RESERVATIONS | (321) 783-4559

Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 7p
303 SE Mizner Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432
TICKETS | (561) 395-2929

Friday, April 24, 2026 | 7:30p
10950 SW 211th St, Cutler Bay, FL 33189
FREE w/ Required TICKETS | (786) 573-5300
Admission is free, with tickets available starting April 16 and limited to two per order. Food, specialty cocktails and beverages will be available for purchase on site, along with prize giveaways throughout the evening.



CONNECT WITH
THE BONESHAKERS:

BOOKING:

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

Live Blues Music Gathering to be Held on the Patio at Gainesville’s A. Quinn Jones Museum March 29, 2026

Beautiful Bobby Blackmon 
Invites You to the
Blues Patio!

Sunday, March 29, 2026 | 7–9 PM | FREE
at the
A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center
1013 NW 7th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
MAP   WEBSITE (352) 334-2010
FACEBOOK EVENT - Invite your friends!

Blues music continues to stand at the foundation of much of today’s African American musical expression. The Blues on the Patio Spring and Fall series, presented by the North Central Florida Blues Society, highlights that legacy through performances by local and regional artists. In addition to live music, the series supports a sense of community among blues audiences and reinforces ongoing Blues Education efforts, including opportunities that encourage youth involvement. Admission is FREE and open to the public.

Florida blues artist Beautiful Bobby Blackmon returns to Gainesville to launch the series at the A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center, bringing his established blend of soul, R&B, and blues guitar. With a career that has taken him throughout the South and beyond, Blackmon remains an active and respected presence on Florida stages. His past appearances alongside artists such as B.B. King (2010) and Buddy Guy (2008) reflect the level of performance he continues to bring to each engagement.

Blackmon’s approach to the blues reflects a broad understanding of the genre’s range, moving naturally between styles while maintaining clarity and intent. His stage presence is relaxed and attentive, allowing each performance to develop in response to the material and the audience.

Whether performing familiar favorites or original compositions, his work reflects a connection to blues tradition while remaining current in delivery. His appearance in Gainesville opens the series with a performance grounded in experience and well-suited to a program built on community and continuity.

As this annual series continues to grow in popularity, attendees are encouraged to bring a spare chair in case seating is filled.

The A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center, housed in the former Jones Family home, serves as a tribute to one of the most influential educators in the history of Alachua County. The museum features a permanent exhibit on “Prof” Jones, the people and places of the Fifth Avenue/Pleasant Street neighborhood, and a collection of oral histories centered on the African American experience in Gainesville.

UPCOMING SERIES PERFORMANCES

Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 7–9 PM | FREE
Rev. Billy C. Wirtz
FACEBOOK EVENT - Invite your friends!

Sunday, September 6, 2026 | 7–9 PM | FREE
Sheba the Mississippi Queen w/ Dr. Jules Cool Blues
FACEBOOK EVENT - Invite your friends!

SERIES SPONSORS
The City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department

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Jazz & Blues Festival Weekend in Downtown Maitland – 12 Bands, April 10–11, 2026 | FREE!

Two Days of Jazz & Blues
Music in Maitland!
Presented by Duke Energy
2026 Maitland Jazz and Blues Festival will feature 12 local and touring acts, food, family activities, and more April 10-11, 2026 in Independence Square.
Friday & Saturday, April 10-11, 2026
Independence Square
1776 Independence Ln, Maitland, FL 32751
MAP  WEBSITE (407) 616-5338
FREE ADMISSION!

The 2026 Maitland Jazz & Blues Festival 2026 will feature 12 local and touring acts on April 10-11, 2026 at Independence Square in downtown Maitland. 

Headlining the two stages are award-winning soul, blues, and R&B vocalist Curtis Salgado, contemporary jazz saxophonist Jessy J, blues-rock guitarist Sean Chambers, and soul-blues vocalist Billy Price.

Also appearing on the blues stage are Damon Fowler, Josh Rowand, and Will Patrick. The jazz stage lineup includes Alex Harris, Ella and the Bossa Beat, Hannah Stokes, the Winter Park High School Jazz Band, and the Maitland Stage Band.

Festivalgoers can enjoy two days of live music along with food, drinks, vendors, and a kids play area. Chairs and blankets are welcome for lawn seating in front of the two stages. Parking is available around the event site. Admission is FREE.

Curtis Salgado is widely recognized for his work in soul and blues and for his long recording career. Jessy J began playing music at an early age and has recorded or performed with artists including Michael Bublé, Jessica Simpson, the Temptations, Anita Baker, Robin Thicke, and Michael Bolton.

Sean Chambers, a Florida Music Hall of Fame inductee, has built an international following through his guitar-driven blues releases and touring. Billy Price has released a long line of albums and has received multiple Blues Music Award nominations over the course of his career.

Friday, April 10, 2026

Jazz Stage
6 PM – Winter Park High Jazz Band
8 PM – Jessy J

Blues Stage
7 PM – Billy Price
9 PM – Curtis Salgado

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Jazz Stage
2 PM – Maitland Stage Band
4 PM – Hannah Stokes
6 PM – Ella and the Bossa Beat
8 PM – Alex Harris

Blues Stage
3 PM – Will Patrick
5 PM – Josh Rowand
7 PM – Damon Fowler
9 PM – Sean Chambers

For more information and VIP package tickets, visit 2026 Maitland Jazz & Blues Festival.


Event sponsors include Duke Energy, Advent Health, Cigna Healthcare, First Horizon Bank, Holler Ford, and Brewlando.

Food, Beverage, Art and Craft Vendors on Site.
Bring Chairs or Blankets. No Coolers. No Pets.



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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Gainesville Big Band Brings Back the Classic Jazz Standards of Tony Bennett April 12, 2026

Gainesville Big Band
Presents the Music of Larger-Than-Life 
Tony Bennett 
SUNDAY • APRIL 12, 2026 • 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Jazz 101: 
Tribute to Legend Tony Bennett
at
Meizon Church
Gainesville, FL
3411 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
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$15 + fees (advance online)
$20 + fees at the door (credit card)
No fees for cash at the door

Tony Bennett (1926–2023) was a leading interpreter of jazz standards whose career spanned more than seven decades. Known for his warm tone, phrasing, and respect for melody, he built a repertoire drawn from the Great American Songbook and worked closely with top jazz musicians throughout his life. His recordings and performances reflected a commitment to traditional vocal jazz, with influences rooted in artists like Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole, while also collaborating with generations of younger performers. Bennett remained an active presence well into his later years, helping sustain interest in classic jazz vocal tradition for new audiences.

Join us for a tribute to Tony Bennett, featuring timeless classics and performances that recognize his contributions to jazz music. On Sunday, April 12, 2026 audiences are invited to an afternoon program highlighting this enduring repertoire, presented by the GBB with a special guest appearance by the Williston High School Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Mr. Joe Davis.The performance brings together experienced and emerging musicians, reflecting the ongoing connection between generations through jazz.

The concert will take place at Meizon Church, 3411 NW 83rd St, beginning at 2:00 pm. This program offers an opportunity to hear familiar songs performed live while acknowledging the lasting influence of one of jazz’s most respected vocal interpreters.

Season Finale Concert!

SUNDAY • JUNE 14, 2026 • 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Sounds of Summer
Gainesville, FL
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Gainesville Big Band Musicians
Saxophones:
Alto 1 — Ryan Gamberino
Alto 2 — Joanna Adhami
Tenor 1 — John Gregory
Tenor 2 — Brian Johnson
Baritone Saxophone — Joe Davis
Trumpets:
Trumpet 1 — Rick Marion
Trumpet 2 — Ryan Hall
Trumpet 3 — Vito Montauk
Trumpet 4 — Adrienne Widener
Vocalist: Timothy Trail
Trombones:
Trombone 1 — Ethan Spencer
Trombone 2 — Michael Murphy
Trombone 3 — Jayven Cromwell
Bass Trombone — Marco Thomas
Rhythm Section:
Guitar — Darren Burgess
Piano — Pamelli Marafon
Bass — Chad Young
Drums — Jon Jackson
Director
Marco Thomas is from Ellenwood, GA, a suburb of Atlanta. He is a bass trombone player who studied music education at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL. His principal teacher there was Brian Brink. Thomas earned his Bachelor of Music Education in 1999 and began teaching middle school band in Hardee County in January 2000. He then entered the University of Florida in the summer of 2002, where he earned his Master of Music in trombone performance. His principal teacher there was Arthur Jennings. After graduation, he took a position at Hawthorne Middle/High School as Director of Bands (2004–2007). He began his current position as the music teacher at Williams Elementary in Gainesville during the 2007–2008 school year.
ABOUT Gainesville Big Band
The Gainesville Big Band is an 18-piece jazz ensemble based in North Central Florida, dedicated to preserving and presenting the big band tradition while engaging today’s audiences with fresh, themed programming. Since its founding in 2007, the ensemble has brought together experienced musicians from across the region to perform music ranging from classic swing and jazz standards to contemporary big band works.
Under the direction of Marco Thomas, the Gainesville Big Band presents concerts that spotlight key styles, composers, and cultural movements within jazz history. The ensemble places emphasis on musical excellence, education, and community engagement, offering performances that are accessible, informative, and musically rewarding.
Through regular concert series and special programs, the Gainesville Big Band continues to strengthen the cultural life of the Gainesville area while honoring the lasting legacy of American jazz.
MISSION
The mission of the Gainesville Big Band, Inc. is to promote an awareness of the educational, spiritual, and civic benefits of jazz through traditional and modern repertoire.
GAINESVILLE BIG BAND CONNECTIONS
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Sponsorships include Meizon Church, Visit Gainesville / Alachua County, Hoggtowne Music, Renaissance Printing and the following community individuals: Rosella Smith, Roger Reep, Wesley Eubanks, Jon Reiskind, ​Kelly Harris, Jack Siegel, and Jim Heiser. To join these community cultural leaders as sponsors, click HERE for more information.


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Saturday, March 21, 2026

Registration Now Open for Swingin' Summer Jazz Camp in St, Johns FL | July 20-23, 2026

Swingin’ Summer Jazz Camp Returns
With New St. Johns Location for 2026
Registration is now open for the 8th Annual Swingin’ Summer Jazz Camp, scheduled for July 20-23, 2026 at its new location, Freedom Crossing Academy in St. Johns, Florida. Open to students from 7th grade through adults, the four-day camp offers instruction from professional educators and musicians in a focused jazz learning environment.

Camp curriculum includes vocal and instrumental instruction, jazz history, guest clinicians, jazz fundamentals, jazz repertoire, master classes, music theory, ensemble performance preparation, stylistic interpretation, improvisation, and a student jam session.

JULY 20-23, 2026
Freedom Crossing Academy
St. Johns, Florida
1365 Shetland Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259
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Camp hours are 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday. Tuition is $200 per student. A camp T-shirt, bottled water, and snacks are provided. Students should bring a bag lunch.

The camp week concludes on Thursday, July 23, 2026 with special events including a 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM post-concert visit to music vendor tables and a 4:00 PM student/faculty showcase concert. The concert on July 23, 2026 is free and open to the public.

Instrumentalists need to be able to read music and play their instruments proficiently enough to succeed in a big band jazz setting. At least one year of experience in a school jazz band is recommended, but not required.

Vocalists do not need to read music to participate, but will be performing in a soloist, not choral, setting.

Receive expert instruction in the following areas:
  • Big Band ensembles
  • Jazz combo and small groups
  • Vocal jazz
  • Jam session etiquette
  • Jazz style concepts
  • Jazz history and the roots of jazz
  • Improvisation and music theory
  • Instrument master classes
  • Performance experience
For registration information, contact 904-703-8687 or email kellyscottmusic14@att.net. Additional information is available at zentz.org/summer-jazz-camp-2026.html.

2026 PRO FACULTY INCLUDES:
Lisa Kelly (Camp Director, Voice)
Eight-time DownBeat Magazine award-winning vocalist, composer, and arranger, Lisa is a highly regarded jazz vocal stylist, performing regionally and internationally in jazz clubs, for jazz societies, and at major venues and festivals, including the Kennedy Center, Vienna State Opera House, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, and the Montreux, North Sea, and Pescara Jazz Festivals. The featured vocalist with many ensembles, including the Larry Elgart Orchestra, St. Johns River City Band, UNF JE 1, IAJE Sisters in Jazz, and the Florida Swing Orchestra, she has sung with many notables including Arturo Sandoval, Danny Gottlieb, Jane Monheit, and Ed Calle. With a B.M. and M.M. in jazz studies from UNF, Lisa has taught music theory and vocal jazz at LaVilla and Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, is the vocal jazz instructor at UNF, and is a popular artist/clinician and adjudicator for music programs and festivals. Profiled in the 2010 book The New Face of Jazz and inducted into the 2013 Jacksonville Jazz Festival Hall of Fame, she co-leads music groups with trumpeter J.B. Scott.
http://www.kellyscottmusic.com

Don Zentz (Music Director, Saxophone, Vanguard Band)
An acclaimed music educator now retired after 41 years, Don completed his career as Director of Jazz Studies at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. Prior teaching includes The Bolles School, Valdosta State University, UNF, FSCJ, and middle and high schools in Florida and Georgia. Don’s students have won numerous national awards and recognitions, including The Midwest Clinic, JEN, Bands of America, IAJE, the Montreux Jazz Festival, National Jazz Festival, Mark of Excellence, Swing Central, Basically Basie, Notre Dame Jazz Festival, and National Collegiate Jazz Festival. His awards include the John LaPorta Jazz Educator Award (JEN), National Jazz Festival Jazz Educator of the Year, Jacksonville Jazz Festival Hall of Fame, Outstanding Undergraduate Professor at UNF, and DownBeat Jazz Education Achievement Award. A Keilwerth Saxophones performing artist since 1995, Don has performed with the Jacksonville Symphony, played lead alto with the Fabulous Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra ghost band, and continues to perform in pit orchestras for touring off-Broadway shows throughout the Southeast. He was elected to the Board of Directors of The Midwest Clinic in 2023.
https://zentz.org/

J.B. Scott (Brass, Big Bands, Combos)
From Philadelphia, PA, J.B. Scott was the first graduate of the UNF Jazz Program under Rich Matteson. He then earned his master’s degree at FIU studying with Arturo Sandoval. He toured with the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus (Japan), and led the Dukes of Dixieland in New Orleans, which was featured on the PBS special A Salute to Jelly Roll Morton, and performed with Skitch Henderson and the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall. He has performed with legends including Al Hirt, Paquito D’Rivera, Jeff Hamilton, Lynn Seaton, and Tim Hagans. An Associate Professor teaching trumpet, J.B. is the Coordinator of Jazz Studies at UNF, the Great American Jazz Series, and the award-winning UNF JE 1. A Warburton Signature Artist, popular adjudicator, artist/clinician, profiled in the book The New Face of Jazz, he was inducted into the 2017 Jacksonville Jazz Festival Hall of Fame.
https://webapps.unf.edu/faculty/bio/N00004206

Laurie Zentz (Camp Host, Blue Note Band)
Laurie Zentz was the Band Director at Freedom Crossing Academy in St. Johns County until her retirement in 2025. She has been selected as Teacher of the Year six times. She was the Teacher of the Year for St. Johns County and a Top Five Finalist for Macy’s Florida Teacher of the Year. She was a 2016 and 2017 recipient of the Governor’s “Shine Award for Inspired Teaching.” She was selected for “Fifty Band Directors Who Make a Difference” by SBO Magazine. In 2023 she was awarded the “Woman of Action” Award by the EMMA Guild. Her jazz ensembles have been awarded “Most Outstanding Middle School Jazz Ensemble” at the Lakeside Jazz Festival three times, and in 2022 her middle school jazz ensemble won the virtual division of the National Jazz Festival. Her jazz ensembles have received superior ratings at the JU Jazz Festival, Music USA Festival, and the Koger Jazz Festival.
https://zentz.org/laurie-zentz.html

Jeff Phillips (Rhythm Section, Piano)
A much in-demand accompanist and artist/clinician, Jeff has served over 16 years in Lakeland, FL, as adjunct faculty for Harrison School for the Arts, nine years at Polk State College, and over 35 years teaching piano and tuba privately. A former staff pianist at Walt Disney World Theme Parks for 23 years at the Grand Floridian, he was a member of the Rhythm Rascals, The Hollywood Hit Men, and Bill Allred’s Classic Jazz Band. Jeff has performed with many notables, including Clark Terry, Buddy DeFranco, Bob Draga, Allan Vaché, and the Midiri Brothers, in clubs, for jazz societies, and at major festivals regionally and internationally. He has appeared on many recordings, television, and radio. Expert on piano, organ, and tuba, Jeff created a signature approach to playing piano and foot pedal bass. He regularly presents music clinics, adjudicates, serves on jazz camp faculties, has written FMEA All-State audition materials, and mentored award-winning music students.
https://www.youtube.com/@1965JWP



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