ANNOUNCING THE 8TH ANNUAL
SWINGIN' SUMMER JAZZ CAMP
FOR 7TH GRADE THROUGH ADULTS!





July 20 - 23, 2026
Monday - Thursday
New Location!
Freedom Crossing Academy
1365 Shetland Drive
in St Johns County, FL





A 4-day Jazz Camp with Outstanding Professional Instructors!

Camp week culminates with a student & faculty showcase concert!

Take your jazz skills to the next level!



Our 2026 pro faculty



Lisa Kelly



Camp Director and Vocal Jazz



Award-winning vocalist, composer, arranger, and performer, founder of the Swingin' Summer Jazz Camp



Don Zentz



Music Director, Saxes, Big Band



Award-winning band director, saxophonist, woodwind doubler, and performer, artist/clinician for Keilwerth Saxophones



JB Scott



Brass, Big Bands Combos



Award-winning Director of Jazz Studies at UNF, former leader of the Dukes of Dixieland, artist/clinician for Warburton Trumpets



Laurie zentz



Camp Host, Blue Note Band



Award-winning band director and music educator - middle school, clarinetist



Jeff Phillips



Piano, Rhythm Section



Professional Keyboard/Bass Pedal musician, music educator and adjudicator



Other Special Guests



To be announced



Campers will be treated to a special concert by invited guest artists - stay tuned to find out who!



rECEIVE EXPERT INSTRUCTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:




bIG BAND
COMBO
VOCAL jAZZ
jAM SESSION
JAZZ CONCEPTS
JAZZ HISTORY
IMPROVISATION AND THEORY
mASTER CLASSES
pERFORMANCE

Our New Location
Freedom Crossing Academy



1365 Shetland Drive
St Johns, FL 32259


kellyscottmusic14@att.net

MORE INFORMATION IS COMING SOON INCLUDING REGISTRATION LINKS!


Click here for Camp Flyer

(c) 2025 Don Zentz



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