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Guitarist, composer, author and educator Jon Oxford brings more than two decades of professional performance and teaching experience to the stage. For this performance, Oxford leads a jazz trio featuring Marco Bojorquez on bass and Greg Parnell on drums, bringing together three musicians in the classic guitar, bass and drums format.
Oxford's career combines live performance, jazz composition, instrumental instruction and music education. As a freelance guitarist, he has performed with a wide range of artists and ensembles, including the Sam Rivers Rejuvenation Orchestra, connecting his work to the musical legacy of the influential jazz saxophonist, composer and bandleader.
Currently serving as Director of Instrumental Activity at Eastern Florida State College, Oxford oversees the college's Concert Band, Jazz Band, Chamber Orchestra and Community Orchestra. His responsibilities reflect a broad background in instrumental music, encompassing jazz and orchestral performance, ensemble direction and music education.
Previously, Oxford served as an Instructor of Jazz at Stetson University, where he contributed to the development of the university's Jazz Ensemble and developed and taught courses in Jazz History, Jazz Theory and Advanced Conducting. His teaching experience reflects an emphasis on both the practical and academic foundations of jazz, from instrumental performance and improvisation to music theory and historical study.
Oxford's formal education includes a Master of Music in Jazz Performance and Composition from the University of South Florida and a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance and Composition from the University of Central Florida. He also holds an Associate in Arts degree from Eastern Florida State College and an Associate of Applied Science in Recording Arts from Full Sail University, adding technical recording knowledge to his background in music performance and education.
Beyond the classroom and concert stage, Oxford is a published author whose instructional works include The Organized Guitarist and Rhythmic Elements of the Jazz Language. These publications extend his educational contributions to guitarists and jazz students seeking to develop their technical skills, musical understanding and command of jazz rhythm.
Featured Musicians:
Jon Oxford – Guitar
Marco Bojorquez – Bass
Greg Parnell – Drums
UPCOMING FALL 2026 CONCERTS!
VOCALIST MADDY WINER
Sunday, December 13, 2026 | 2-4p
The Space Coast Jazz Society celebrates the holiday season with vocalist Maddy Winer, whose career has been shaped by the Great American Songbook, jazz standards and classic popular music. Winer performed extensively with pianist and composer Loonis McGlohon, including a sold-out concert at Lincoln Center, and appeared in the touring production “North Carolina Is My Home” with McGlohon and Charles Kuralt.
Her career has included performances at Lincoln Center, the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, the Saint Louis Symphony and Toronto’s Saint Lawrence Centre for the Arts. She has also opened concerts for artists including Dave Brubeck, Lou Rawls, David Sanborn, George Shearing, Al Jarreau, Ellis Marsalis, John Pizzarelli and Diane Schuur.
The holiday concert includes decorations and a complimentary glass of wine.
2027 Concerts Announced!
January 10, 2027 - James Hall featuring vocalist Digna Ojito
February 21, 2027 - Vivacity Music featuring xylophonist Heather Thorn
March 14, 2027 - Ryan Waszmer and Friends
April 11, 2027 - Scholarship Showcase feat. Ron Teixeira Trio
May 16, 2027 - Alex Kaufman Sextet (2022 SCJS Scholarship Winner)
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