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Bill Prince, wind instruments Bill is a professor emeritus at the University of North Florida comes from a background rich in music.  He has performed with numerous bands and orchestras including Buddy Rich, Billy Maxted, Pee Wee Hunt, the NORAD Band, the Denver, Ft. Lauderdale, Palm Beach, and Jacksonville Symphonies, and the American Wind Symphony Orchestra.  He has also performed with a number of well-known big bands including Xavier Cugat, Ray Anthony, Tex Beneke, Les and Larry Elgart, Harry James,…

RSVP Required - email jeff@fridaymusicale.com Join us as we explore the sounds, sights & scene of Sinatra in the 1950’s— an unmatched flurry of creative output which resulted in the so-called “concept albums”—and one of the greatest showbiz comebacks in history. The Nick DeCarlis Quartet will present jazz instrumental interpretations of timeless songs recorded by Frank Sinatra for Capitol Records, combined with narration and visuals providing interesting and amusing context to the music.    

RSVP Required - email jeff@fridaymusicale.com Join us as we explore the sounds, sights & scene of Sinatra in the 1950’s— an unmatched flurry of creative output which resulted in the so-called “concept albums”—and one of the greatest showbiz comebacks in history. The Nick DeCarlis Quartet will present jazz instrumental interpretations of timeless songs recorded by Frank Sinatra for Capitol Records, combined with narration and visuals providing interesting and amusing context to the music.  

Founded in 1980, the Ancient City Brass Band is proud to partner with Friday Musicale in Jacksonville, Florida to bring quality music to the greater Jacksonville community and beyond. Membership for the ensemble draws upon musicians from across Northeast Florida and is comprised of professional musicians, retired music teachers, and other fine players. From its inception, the band has always been a volunteer group, performing in concert and often in support of other organizations at a variety of events and…

Founded in 1980, the Ancient City Brass Band is proud to partner with Friday Musicale in Jacksonville, Florida to bring quality music to the greater Jacksonville community and beyond. Membership for the ensemble draws upon musicians from across Northeast Florida and is comprised of professional musicians, retired music teachers, and other fine players. From its inception, the band has always been a volunteer group, performing in concert and often in support of other organizations at a variety of events and…

The Palm Court Society Orchestra revives that era when music and dancing were the primary social entertainment. The ensemble are musicians who share an interest in the musical styles which are now heard only through old recordings.  Their repertoire includes salon orchestral music from waltzes and light classics of the international music capitals in 1890’s Vienna, London, and Paris – stretching into the early 20thCentury. A salon orchestra is a smaller instrumental ensemble, which is mainly used for the performance…

The Palm Court Society Orchestra revives that era when music and dancing were the primary social entertainment. The ensemble are musicians who share an interest in the musical styles which are now heard only through old recordings.  Their repertoire includes salon orchestral music from waltzes and light classics of the international music capitals in 1890’s Vienna, London, and Paris – stretching into the early 20thCentury. A salon orchestra is a smaller instrumental ensemble, which is mainly used for the performance…

Tickets Required - Available via 904tix https://904tix.com/events/friday-musicale-presents-the-chris-thomas-big-band-7-9-2021 A native of Chicago and long time resident of Jacksonville, Florida, vocalist Chris Thomas has performed with various bands within Florida for the past 15 years. In June of 2014 he formed The Chris Thomas Band in order to bring the highest level of quality and showmanship to his fans and audiences. A professionally trained and competitive dancer, he combines dance, vocals, and the best musicians in north Florida to deliver an unforgettable performance.  Chris Thomas has the…