Space Coast Live

Event Story: Sunday, Aug. 11th, 2pm STELLAR JAZZ with BILLY DAVIS Rockledge Country Club, 1591 S. Fiske Blvd., Rockledge, FL 32955 Stellar Jazz features saxophonist and vocalist Billy Davis, bass player Ron Pirtle, drummer Dimas Sanchez and Marce Palos on keyboards. “We perform a variety of styles — Latin, swing, hard bop and blues,” says Davis. “We like to mix it up so you want to tap your feet. And…we do it with love.” Originally from Iowa and now a resident of Satellite Beach, saxophonist Billy Davis attended the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where he studied with Dr. Eugene Rousseau, one of the most renowned classical saxophonists in the world. Later, Davis toured and performed internationally as part of the opening act for the likes of Eric Burdon, Jim Hall, Black Oak Arkansas, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and other well-known headliners. As a member of the Cedar Rapids Jazz Band, he played with jazz greats such as Ernie Watts, Eddie Daniels, Jimmy Heath, Bob Mintzer and steel pan artist Andy Narell. Davis was a member of the Iowa Arts Council and taught jazz at community based schools and collages for 23 years. He came to Florida in 2010 and has been performing locally ever since, at public events, private parties and music festivals. Iowa has not forgotten its native son however. In the fall of 2019, Davis will be inducted into the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – general admission tickets can be purchased online or paid at the door: – $10 for members of the Jazz Society and Rockledge Country Club, – $15 for guests, – Students are free. Food and beverages are available for an additional cost. The Rockledge Country Club is located at 1591 S. Fiske Blvd., Rockledge, FL 32955. For more information email Jazz@SpaceCoastJazzSociety.org or call Bobbie at (321)960-4897.