Amelia Island Jazz Festival

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The 13th annual Amelia Island Jazz Festival (AIJF) featuring tenor saxophonist Houston Persona and trumpeter Bria Skonberg continues through Oct. 9. The weeklong, multi-venue event is taking place at various locations on Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach.

In addition to the option to purchase tickets online, tickets may also be purchased at the UPS Store located at 1417 Sadler Road, Amelia Island or the Amelia Island-Fernandina Beach-Yulee Chamber of Commerce located at 961867 Gateway Blvd., Fernandina Beach.

Proceeds from the AIJF are distributed toward a scholarship program to fund college educations for aspiring jazz musicians. The Les DeMerle Amelia Island Jazz Festival is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. The jazz festival was created by jazz drummer Les DeMerle and vocalist/wife Bonnie Eisele.

For more information, call (904) 504-4772 or visit www.ameliaislandjazzfestival.com.