North East Florida Jazz Association

​​​​​2024 Scholarship Winners

UPCOMING EVENTS...

​​​​2025 event schedule

History

On Saturday, Jan. 18th, NEFJA opened the 2025 season with our 4th annual “MEET THE BEAT” membership drive and social at the African American Cultural Society (AACS). If you were there, you know a great time was had by all. If you missed it, be sure to catch us next time.  

Our next event will be the NEFJA Speakeasy on March 1st. Join us for some great music (Jazz and R&B) by the Amy Alysia Quartet. This event will be BYOB, so bring your favorite beverage. Light hors devours will be provided. Get your beads and glitter together for a fun evening. See flyer below for details here.

The North East Florida Jazz Association (NEFJA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, established in January 1987 by President Emeritus, Eugene “Jeep” McCoy.  Keeping the legacy of jazz alive has been NEFJA’s goal since it was established.  NEFJA has been presenting live concerts at various venues throughout Northeast Florida, and presenting scholarships to talented Jazz studies students at Florida colleges, universities, and high schools. “Supporting young people who are studying Jazz is the best way to ensure that Jazz lives on”, states NEFJA President Muriel McCoy. To date, NEFJA has hosted over 100 concerts, and awarded 58 scholarships to recipients who have gone on to become professional musicians or music educators.

​Keeping the Legacy of Jazz Alive through Scholarships and Concerts.
 
NEFJA hosts 4-5 concerts annually, in one of several venues in and around the Palm Coast area. Events are open to members and non-members. Funds raised are used to create scholarships for deserving college students pursuing degrees with a Major in Jazz Studies.

Event                      Date                  Featured Artist        Location                          Cost

Membership Drive   Jan 18, 2025    Marcus McKinnon   AACS                                   FREE
Speakeasy               Mar 1, 2025     Amy Alysia              PC Community Center          $35

JAM                          Apr 19, 2025   Melvin Smith           PC Methodist  Church           $40  

BBQ and Jazz         Jun 27, 2025    Ethan Grussgott     PC Community Center          $45​

Memorial Concert    Oct ?                TBD                       TBD                                        $ 

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Photos above left to right: Ryan Little (UNF), Matias Quiceno (FAMU), Justin Archinihu (UNF), Evan Anderson (UNF).