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JazzFest Goes On Night August 2006
Three Hours, Three Rooms.  Three Styles.  Simultaneous Jazz.
In Lili Marlene’s
Crystal Joy performed in Lili Marlene’s as duo with bassist Dr. Bob Andrews, an Obstetrician/gynecologist, who later excused himself to attend delivery of a baby!.  Crystal was also chair of the JFGO event. Swing Dancers entertained the crowd to the Music of Joe Occhipinti’s Big Band.

 

JazzFest Goes On Night February 2006
Another incredibly successful night of good Jazz!

Joe Occhipinti on baritone sax leads his Big Band.

Steve Ferry played drums with Tim Jackson’s New Orleans Ramblers.

Jazz Ensemble from Southern University, Baton Rouge.

Tim Jackson of the New Orleans Ramblers played his big tuba in a Dixieland format.

 

JazzFest Goes On Night August 2005
Over three hundred jazz fans attended the Jazz Society’s semi-annual fundraiser, “JazzFest Goes On” night at Seville Quarter on Saturday August 20.  This event was to raise awareness and funds for Pensacola JazzFest, a free event, on Saturday and Sunday April 1-2, 2006.

Vocalist and actress Holly Shelton performed in Apple Annie’s Courtyard

Holly Shelton was accompanied by pianist Chris Saunders of New Orleans and bassist Dr. Bob Andrews

A Jazz Quintet consisting of Paul Bruketa, Randy Sherwood, Pat Cooke, Ted Johnson , and Burt Kimberl

Joe Occhipinti’s Big Band played for listening and dancing in the big room, Phineas Phogg’s

The Swing Kids Dancers put on their usual excellent dance demonstration

Nell Kennedy, right, having a good time with her friends. From left, Barbara Martin, Joyce Tucker, Sally Turner, and Nell Kennedy

Two jazzfans, Barbara Todd and pianist Ed Butler enjoying the evening


 

JazzFest Goes On Night February 2005

Kitt Lough's group included Jim Armstrong, Fred Domulot and Tom Latenser

Sharon Barnhart enjoys the Umbrella Parade

Marilyn Billouin, left, won prize for best decorated umbrella

Enjoying the event were JazzFest Poster artist Carol Ferony and husband Bill

Vocalist Kitt Lough-- pianist Cynthia Neves-Decarie

Big Band brass section: Jack Revels, (from left) Roger Villines, Ray Taylor and Bruce Cobia

Big Band sax section, from left, Robert Kemp, Joe Occhipinti, Ron Smith

Swing Dancers

Bobby Van Deusen and Dr. Bob Andrews played to full house in Lili Marlene's room


 

JazzFest Goes On Night August 2004

Gumpert and Hanson

Joe Occhipinti

Crystal Joy

Al Martin and Mark Guest performed at JazzFest Goes On Night

Al Martin and Mark Guest performed at JazzFest Goes On Night

Al Martin and Mark Guest performed at JazzFest Goes On Night




JazzFest Goes On Night August 2003

Pianist Al Martin will perform with his quartet at JazzFest Goes On night at Seville Quarter

Bobby and Colleen Van Deusen with Norman Vickers, the guy with the parrot on his hat

Bobby Van Deusen will perform with his trio

Barbara and Hank Fagerskog, left, and Robin and Kat Davis enjoyed the festivities

Enjoying the music were, from left, Tommy Phillips, Sarah Brown, Helen and Dr. Bill Nass

JSOP's Carol Johnson and her lovely grandchildren

Crystal Joy performing on piano and vocals

Pianist Al Martin and bassist Harry Anderson

Joe Occhipinti solos with his Tropical Nights Orchestra

Delores and Roosevelt Steele, JSOP members, danced

Swing Lovers Dance group in action

Swing Lovers Dance group. From left Katie Bazzelli, Matthew Dodson, Brittany Brown, Dave Dodson, Olga Dancaescu and Tony Gamboa

Brass section of Tropical Nights Orchestra

Bobby Van Deusen played keyboard and Dr. Bob Andrews played bass

Roger Villane, trumpet; Bob Maksymkow, reeds; Harry Anderson, bass; and Brent Purcell, drums


 


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