Mica Bethea Big Band Based out of Jacksonville, Florida, Mica is a composer, arranger, and band leader in the jazz vein. He received his graduate and undergraduate degrees, both in music, from the University of North Florida. In 2012, he received the Undergraduate Arranger Award by Downbeat Magazine and was featured on an article on their November 2017 issue. He is co-owner of the Cue Note, a billiard room and jazz venue, as well as a board member of the Jazz Discovery Series. Though he writes for many mediums of ensembles, most of his music is set to the big band
format and is primarily written for his own amusement. He has released three albums with his own group that show his fervor for this instrumentation: the self-titled Mica Bethea Big Band, Stage n’ Studio, and Suite Theory. His big band incorporates some of the highest level of performers in the North Florida region, and the occasional special guest. Chris Potter, Rene Marie, Michael Dease, Dennis Marks, Todd DelGiudice, Linda Cole, and Charles Turner are just some of the many elite musicians that he has worked with and have played his music.
Second Line Jazz Parade presented by V101.5
Saturday • 3 - 4 p.m. Swingin’ Stage
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In true New Orleans fashion, you participants with colorful beads, won’t want to miss the Second Line umbrellas, boas and more! Jazz Parade presented by V101.5! Don’t be shy, join in! The parade will dance through the streets on Saturday, May 26 at DUVAL 4 p.m. beginning at the Swingin’ Stage presented by JAA and culminating at the Breezin’ Stage. MONROE The parade will be led by the Terry Parker High School Combo 1 START Band and feature your favorite ADAMS jazz brass, dancing, and more. We will supply the crowd and
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