History
Sunday, September 29,2024
Jeep McCoy Scholarship Concert & Dinner
Longineu Parsons II Quartet
Photos above left to right: Ryan Little (UNF), Matias Quiceno (FAMU), Justin Archinihu (UNF), Evan Anderson (UNF).
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.
nefja in the news
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.
Event Date Featured Artist Location Cost
Membership Drive Jan 14, 2024 - PC Community Center FREE
Valentine's Dinner Feb 10, 2024 Melvin Smith Pine Lakes GC $70
JAM Concert Apr 7, 2024 Harper,Hendrix,Carn MOAS - Daytona $55 Concert & BBQ Jun 28, 2024 Melvin Smith PC Community Center $45
Concert Supper Sep 29,2024 Longineu Parsons MOAS - Daytona $80
North East Florida Jazz Association