- April 18, 2024
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Joe Watts, Longineu Parsons II, Brian Hall and Longineu Parsons III pose before the show. Photo by Paige Wilson
FPCHS jazz band players Madison Mead, Sebastian Meindl, Adam Bhy and Saxon Swantic enjoy the evening. Photo by Paige Wilson
Ormond Beach resident Loray Blair-Britt and Palm Coast resident Earl Murphy. Photo by Paige Wilson
Dinner and drinks were enjoyed all around. Photo by Paige Wilson
Judge Melissa Moore Stens and John Distler, representing sponsor Yellowstone Landscaping, enjoy the event. Photo by Paige Wilson
Palm Coast residents Anastasia Vorokova, Irina Samurin, Veronica Eremeeva and Dieter and Britton McGuire. Photo by Paige Wilson
Palm Coast residents Pat and Linda D'Aguanno attended the jazz night to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Photo by Paige Wilson
Decorative signs with names of NOLA locations added to the theme. Photo by Paige Wilson
Longineau Parsons II warms up before the show. He earned a doctorate in composition from the University of Florida. Photo by Paige Wilson
Palm Coast residents Cindie and Carlton Grant. Photo by Paige Wilson
Palm Coast residents Dan and Jolita Brazzano. Photo by Paige Wilson
Joe Watts on piano, Brian Hall on bass, Longineu Parsons II on trumpet and Longineu Parsons III on drums pose before the show. The father and son Parsons pair have been playing together for 34 years. Photo by Paige Wilson
During a night of jazz and jambalaya, 150 people gathered under the big white tent on the Palm Coast Arts Foundation stage in Town Center to be transported to NOLA.
Internationally-recognized trumpet player Longineau Parsons II and his jazz entourage — made up of his son, Longineau Parsons III on drums, Brian Hall on bass and Joe Watts on piano — entertained the crowd while World Plate Catering provided a jambalaya dinner.
PCAF Executive Director Nancy Crouch said the foundation held a jazz night with Parsons III two years ago at Halifax Plantation, but this is the first time the nonprofit has been able to utilize its outdoor stage located at 1500 Central Ave. for a more intimate jazz gathering.
“I want people to see that the stage can convert into a multitude of things,” Crouch said.
She added that PCAF wants to put on a weekend-long jazz and blues festival in the future, which would include about 50 bands, so this served as a preview.
The event was sponsored by Yellowstone Landscaping and Parkside Realty Group. Tickets were $50 for PCAF members and $60 for general admission. She said the evening raised about $10,000, which will go back into PCAF’s building fund.
Members of the Flagler Palm Coast High School jazz band volunteered their efforts during the evening, as well.
“I think it’s a good turnout,” Crouch said. “I think people love jazz. Everytime we have a jazz night, we sell out.”
Visit https://www.palmcoastartsfoundation.com or call 225-4394 to learn about future PCAF events.
