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GAINESVILLE
FRIENDS OF
JAZZ Message from the
President Welcome to our 2007-08 Concert Series as we
celebrate our 25th Anniversary Season. In 1983, ten forward thinking jazz musicians and
enthusiasts organized our jazz society. Chartered by the founders as a
501(c)(3) not for profit corporation, the mission established for Gainesville Friends of Jazz has been
to support, promote and increase public awareness, interest, participation
and education in jazz, America’s music. We have grown considerably, from our early
beginnings with jazz at the This season, Gainesville
Friends of Jazz offers 11 diverse concerts at the
Savannah Grande Reception Hall featuring encore performances by some of the
most outstanding musicians that have performed for us during the past 25
years. The artists performing at
our concerts include some of the finest jazz musicians playing today. Also, join us the first Monday of the second month of each quarter
(February, May, August & November) for our jazz jam at Leonardo's 706 in
midtown In addition, we are extremely excited to present, along with
Presenting Sponsor Morgan Stanley,
the 6th Annual Gainesville Jazz Festival. As you make plans for your cultural calendar, be sure to circle the Gainesville
Friends of Jazz concert dates.
These concerts are part of our commitment to you our loyal patrons, to
continue bringing outstanding live jazz performances to our community. Thank you for your continued patronage and support of jazz,
America’s music. Until next time, Keep Jazzin’ It Up ! Sincerely, Scott Scott R. Koons President |
