Jazzy Blue Band

Jazzy Blue is a rare breed of one-man-band performers. Jazzy creates his full-band performances using a split keyboard. When Jazzy performs as a solo "band," he can play bass notes, a drum machine, backing chords, and lead solo riffs simultaneously on the keyboards, while his slightly scratchy, deep voice sings the melody. 

Originally from Buffalo, New York, Jazzy began his musical career as an organist for gospel ensembles, and then began working with the legendary saxophonist Andrew Woolfolk from Earth, Wind, and Fire, Bobby Parker, Big Jack Johnson, and Star Paroadi and Fair. He earned a degree in Theology, served in the U.S. Air Force, and later moved to St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where he worked as a performer and band leader, gaining an audience of locals and tourists. While living in St. Croix, he traveled several times a year and performed in Europe, Australia, and the British and U.S. Virgin Islands. He has also performed and served as an instructor at blues festivals.

Jazzy has written songs in several genres, including blues, gospel, Caribbean, and country. His album, You Shoulda Told Me, is an all-original composition of his five-piece ensemble, The Jazzy Blue Band. Jazzy Blue's trained, velvet voice contributed to his popularity in St. Croix and on tour, and continues to draw an audience in St. Augustine.

When Jazzy moved to St. Augustine, he took one of his keyboards to open mics, performing alone or with the hosts, and quickly gained a reputation as a serious musician and performer. Whether playing alone or with other local musicians, the Jazzy Blue Band entertains the audience with Jazzy's original compositions and select timeless covers, spiced with Caribbean favorites.