Les DeMerle Amelia Island Jazz Festival to be Held September 28 – October 5, 2025 Headlined by Jane Monheit and Monty Alexander
22 Years of World-Class Jazz on Amelia Island
22 Years of World-Class Jazz on Amelia Island September 28 – October 5, 2025
Join us in Fernandina Beach for an unforgettable week of swing, soul, blues, Latin jazz, and bebop at the Les DeMerle Amelia Island Jazz Festival! This year’s featured headliners include vocalist Jane Monheit and pianist Monty Alexander, Les DeMerle Band with Bonnie Eisele, Tony Cruz and the Latin Jazz Legends, Spare Rib Six Dixieland Allstars with Longineu Parsons, followed by a powerhouse lineup of jazz talent.
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Summary Schedule
Summary Schedule- Sept 28 (Sun): Jazz Party at the Rec – Free Kickoff Concert
- Sept 29 (Mon): Sponsors Party (Invitation Only)
- Sept 30 (Tue): Wine & Jazz Tastings (Two Shows)
- Oct 1 (Wed): Jump Jive & Wail Swing Night
- Oct 2 (Thu): Latin Jazz Concert & Dance feat. Tony Cruz
- Oct 3 (Fri): Headliner Concert: Jane Monheit + Late Nite Jam
- Oct 4 (Sat): Headliner Concert: Monty Alexander + Late Nite Jam
- Oct 5 (Sun): Grand Finale N'awlins Jazz Brunch feat. Bonnie Eisele & The Spare Rib Six (Two Seatings)
Detailed Schedule
Sunday, September 28, 2025 | 12:00–2:00 PM
Jazz Party at the Rec
FREE Community Kick-Off Concert!
UNF Jazz Ensemble 2 directed by Dennis Marks with special guests.
Fernandina Beach Rec Center – 2500 Atlantic Avenue, Amelia Island, FL
Monday, September 29, 2025 | 7:00–9:00 PM
Sponsors Party 2025
Invitation-only event with Les DeMerle (drums), Bonnie Eisele (vocals), and special guests.
Courtyard Amelia Island/Springhill Suites – 2700 Atlantic Avenue
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Wine & Jazz 2025
Show 1: 5:00–6:30 PM | Show 2: 7:00–8:30 PM
The Decantery – 117 Centre Street, Amelia Island, FL
Jazz & Wine tasting event featuring Les DeMerle Jazztet with Doug Matthews, Paul Tafoya, Ajax McDonell, Bonnie Eisele
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | 7:00–10:00 PM
Jump Jive and Wail – Swing Night
Live music and dancing with the Les DeMerle Little Big Band feat. Bonnie Eisele, Jim Malmgren, Clarence Hines, Don Zentz, Ajax McDonell, Doug Matthews, Ricky Ravelo
Courtyard Amelia Island / Springhill Suites
Thursday, October 2, 2025 | 7:00–10:00 PM
Latin Jazz Concert & Dance
Featuring Tony Cruz and the Latin Jazz Legends
Courtyard Amelia Island / Springhill Suites
Friday, October 3, 2025 | 7:00 PM
JANE MONHEIT in Concert
With the Les DeMerle Jazz Quintet featuring Doug Matthews, Dennis Marks, Bonnie Eisele, and special guests.
Courtyard Amelia Island / Springhill Suites
Friday, October 3, 2025 | 10:00 PM – Midnight
Friday Nite Jam
Hosted by 2025 Scholar Aiden Dubberly
Dizzy’s Den at Mocama Beer Company – 629 S. 8th Street
Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 7:00 PM
MONTY ALEXANDER in Concert
Featuring Luke Sellick (bass), Jason Brown (drums), with Les DeMerle Jazz Quintet guest appearances.
Courtyard Amelia Island / Springhill Suites
Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 10:00 PM – Midnight
Saturday Nite Jam
Hosted by Aiden Dubberly
Dizzy’s Den at Mocama Beer Company – 629 S. 8th Street
Sunday, October 5, 2025 | 10:30 AM & 1:00 PM
Grand Finale N’awlins Jazz Brunch
Swing into the afternoon with the Spare Rib Six: Longineu Parsons, Dr. Bill Prince, Bill Hazlett, Doug Matthews, Dennis Marks, Les DeMerle (drums/vocals), and Bonnie Eisele, plus special guest.
Courtyard Amelia Island/Springhill Suites
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