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• T amuseWORK PLAY PASSION 2
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• Evan TaylorBILJAX amuse a mini publication of things i like, love, and i want to share with others. i hope you like it too, but if you don't that's okay.
• Page 4Erin Stevenson
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• Page 6Steve Oliver
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• SEABREEZEJAZZFESTIVAL FUNREA Lemek from TNR Collective
• OUR PAST 2026 FESTIVAL SCHEDULEWEDNESDAY - APRIL 22ND SEABREEZE DINNER CRUISE featuring MINDI ABAIR (Separate Ticketed Event) 7pm - 10pm aboard The Solaris Dinner Yacht Lighthouse Marina - Panama City Beach Boards at 6:30pm - sails at 7pm
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• Page 11c CON What Time Is It?
• Page 12Morris Day and The Time
• nard stage 3 nor lead axAnd then, right on cue, the question answered itself: yes, it was time for Morris Day and The Time. Swagger met nostalgia in a high-energy finale where showmanship ruled the stage and the crowd happily surrendered. Every beat felt familiar in the best way, pulling everyone to their feet, dancing, laughing, and half-singing lyrics we all almost remembered. It wasn't just a performance, it was a full-on time machine with a funk soundtrack.
• Cindy Bradley2026
• Started Off Hot... ...It Never StoppedFriday came in blazing and Cindy Bradley answered with a cool splash of pink trumpet swagger. A familiar voice from Seabreeze 106.3, she and her band set the tone with effortless polish before handing things off to DW3, who rolled in like a traveling party with no intention of slowing down. Their set didn't just play to the crowd, it pulled the crowd into the show, all rhythm and charisma. Next up, Rhythm and Groove featuring Marion Meadows, Brian Simpson, and Althea Rene delivered a hit-filled set. The Jazz Holdouts, the Seabreeze Rising Stars, eased us into sunset mode with a groove.
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• The CommodoresThe band's biggest hit singles are ballads such as "Easy," "Three Times a Lady," and "Nightshift," alongside funk-driven dance tracks like "Brick House," "Fancy Dancer," "Lady," and "Too Hot ta Trot." The Commodores were inducted into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and have won one Grammy Award from nine nominations. The group has sold over 70 million albums worldwide, a testament to their smooth blend of soul, pop, and groove that still fills dance floors and late-night playlists alike. 15
• Page 18Damien Escobar
• Page 19Damien Escobar is a world-renowned violinist, author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist from Jamaica, Queens, New York. His career spans more than a decade and is shaped as much by his music as by his story: early success, a dramatic fall, and a determined rebuild that turned resilience into part of his signature sound. That lived experience sits beneath every performance, giving his artistry a weight that goes beyond technical skill. At the Seabreeze Jazz Festival, he pulled the audience into a deeply personal space, even in a crowded venue. Sitting on a stool under a single spotlight, he created the feeling of a one- on-one concert, where every note felt direct and unfiltered. The crowd moved through emotion with him as his violin shifted from tender restraint to soaring intensity, leaving behind not just applause, but the impression of having witnessed something quietly unforgettable.
• Page 20Nik West
• Traveling into the NightFriday the stage opened like a passport stamped in sound when Jonathan Butler stepped in, his voice and guitar sketching warm African tones across the crowd. From there, Jazz in Pink featuring Maria Antoinette and Gail Johnson delivered a bold all-female wave of groove and elegance, while Vincent Ingala moved between sax and guitar with the fluid ease of changing stations on a dream. Seabreeze Rising Star guitarist Darrell Taylor added a fresh spark to the flow, an artist audiences have seen before alongside other performers. Seabreeze first-timer Nik West arrived ready with her bass in hand, locking in with her band to build a deep, electrified pulse that held the room steady and moving. Later, the energy turned glossy and electric as Rick Braun, Richard Elliot, and Peter White took command, trading melodies like seasoned conversationalists. Trumpet, sax, and guitar intertwined in seamless motion, closing the set with a refined burst of fire that lingered well after the final note dissolved.
• Rick Braun Richard ElliotPeter White
• Page 23Rick Braun, Richard Elliot, and Peter White lit up the Seabreeze Jazz Festival stage with a burst of effortless chemistry, trading melodies like seasoned storytellers passing a well-worn guitar between friends. Rick Braun's bold trumpet lines, Richard Elliot's soulful sax phrasing, and Peter White's fluid guitar work blended into a high-energy set that felt both tightly woven and joyfully unpredictable. 21
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• Weather Can't Stop UsThe stage opened with the fresh pulse of TNR Collective featuring Ryan La Valette, BK Jackson, Adrian Crutchfield, and Lemek, a lineup that felt like a new chapter in smooth jazz's evolving story. Their set carried confident energy, blending technical fire with a laid-back glow that drew the crowd in from the first note. Flutist Kim Scott followed with a shimmering performance, equal parts charm and precision. Then Eric Darius kept the momentum soaring, his saxophone lines cutting clean through the air with signature lift. Later in the evening, Will Downing stepped in with a voice built for velvet-lit nights, delivering smooth, soulful phrasing that reminded everyone why his catalog has endured. The grand finale belonged to Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns, a full celebration led by Marcus Anderson, Jeff Bradshaw, Evan Taylor, Marcel Anderson, and Leo P, backed by a powerhouse band that never let the energy dip. Marcel Anderson's vocals added a vibrant spark, turning the set into a wave of sound that held the audience until the final note.
• Page 26Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns
• Page 27Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns lit up the stage in a swirl of what looked like chaos at first glance, but quickly revealed itself as tightly choreographed brilliance. Each musician seemed to drift in and out of focus like threads in a fast-moving tapestry, yet nothing was accidental; every entrance, every blast of horn, every rhythmic jab snapped into place with intent. Dave Koz's ensemble spanned four generations of talent, and that range didn't just show up in age or experience, it showed up in attitude, tone, and fire. The result was a performance that felt like a living conversation between eras, all speaking at once but somehow never talking over each other. 25
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• ST CRUISESThe Seabreeze Jazz cruises were both aboard the Solaris Dinner Yacht. We traveled on scenic St. Andrews Bay. The dinner cruise guests watched the sunset while enjoying cocktails, dinner, and great conversations. Peter White
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• Page 42whatcha think? 40
• Page 43Experience smooth jazz after dark with talented musicians while I search for the light. Join us at the 2027 Seabreeze Jazz Festival and feel the magic for yourself. THANK YOU SEABREEZE JAZZ FESTIVAL FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO CAPTURE THESE IMAGES.
• Page 44EPIC COOL uh-myooz dictionary.com verb (used with object), a.mused, a.mus.ing. 1. to hold the attention of (someone) pleasantly; entertain or divert in an enjoyable or cheerful manner: She amused the guests with witty conversation.