PROGRAM
James Jenkins Jacksonville Jazz Collective Director
Jacksonville Jazz Collective
Back by popular demand, the Jacksonville Jazz Collective brings the spirit of the holidays to life with a high-energy big band sound! Get into the groove as festive flair meets bold brass, smooth swing and infectious rhythms. This electrifying performance blends the joy of the season with the unmistakable excitement of jazz, setting the stage for a celebration full of cheer, charm and merry fun!
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FEATURED ARTIST
James Jenkins Jacksonville Jazz Collective Director
James Jenkins is a proud musician, educator and advocate. As a musician of the Jacksonville Symphony since 1995, Jenkins helps fill Jacoby Symphony Hall with warmth and richness from the brass section where he serves as Principal Tubist. When he isn’t busy performing with the Symphony, Jenkins can be found teaching full-time at Bethune-Cookman University and also devoting his time to Body & Soul–The Art of Healing... continue reading
Jacksonville Jazz Collective
The Jacksonville Jazz Collective, curated by its Director and Jacksonville Symphony Principal Tubist James Jenkins, is a powerhouse of Jacksonville’s top jazz talent. Many of these musicians have long-standing histories of collaboration, and the Jacksonville Symphony’s JP Morgan Chase Jazz Series unites them to celebrate their varied musical backgrounds and showcase the rich jazz culture of Jacksonville... continue reading
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Jazz Series