Celebrating over 30 years of live jazz...


Founded in 1983, the mission of Gainesville Friends of Jazz is to support, promote and increase public awareness, interest, participation and education in jazz, America's music.

Hall of fame...

 

The Gainesville Friends of Jazz Hall of Fame recognizes the following inductees.

2003   John "Bucky" Pizzarelli

 

 

2004   Gene Grissom

 

 

2005   Bonifaccio "Buddy" DeFranco

 

 

2006   Gary Langford

 

 

2007   John "Bill" Hardy

 

 

2008   Frank Sullivan

 

 

2011   Michael "Mr. P." Pokriefka