Atlanta Jazz Party
“We hoped we could create something that would be indefinitely sustainable.”
The Atlanta Jazz Party was founded in 1990 by Phil and Lee Carroll and family.
For 27 years they produced some of the most memorable events of our lives. They engaged some of the world’s finest jazz musicians to play in Atlanta. Phil scheduled different combinations of musicians, invited jazz lovers from across the country, and his parties took hold. Philip Carroll and Pualani kept it swinging for 8 more years.
WE, say thank you to all of our Guarantors, Patrons, Sponsors, Volunteers, and Attendees of AJP. For those feeling inspired, Atlanta Jazz Party is asking fans to post their favorite memory on Facebook.
“With great regret, Atlanta Jazz Party 2017 has been cancelled. Details regarding refunds will be available shortly.” The company is focusing on issuing/mailing refunds to Atlanta Jazz Party ticket holders. “Thank you for your patience and understanding.”
It’s a very hard decision to make; it’s been 27 years of great memories.
If you are a ticket holder for the Atlanta Jazz Party 2017 event and would like to plan/ exchange your tickets to attend the Atlanta Motoring Festival and Concours d’Elegance from May 19, 20, 2017, please call the AJP hotline 770-645-6844.
“We hoped we could create something that would be indefinitely sustainable,” said Philip Carroll. If interested in hosting & sponsoring the AJP and the world-class musicians please email pualani_chapman@att.net
Finally, it’s time to share the new venture Atlanta Motoring Festival and Concours d’Elegance, a three day weekend event benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In 2015 we scheduled a “Soft Event” on May 17th at the Chukkar Farm Polo Club, Alpharetta, Georgia. This year the festival included a series of exciting activities for the classic car enthusiast, including a police escorted tour, a welcome reception and dinner, a gala with live music on Saturday evening presented by the Atlanta Jazz Preservation Society and two days of classic automobiles on display. The Atlanta Athletic Club has extended a multiyear agreement in partnership with Johns Creek. Atlanta Motoring Festival and Concours d’Elegance will have many events over a three day weekend, with the main event held at Heisman Field, the serene green space across from the Atlanta Athletic Club on Saturday, May 20, 2017. It is the beginning of what will become a regular event on the national circuit! We invite local crafters/vendors and worldwide auto-related merchants. Atlanta Jazz Preservation presents live jazz which will be staged to accompany and complement this all-too rare viewing of these fine classic cars.
All the best,
Philip & Pualani Carroll
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I learned this news about two weeks ago, but the thought of spreading the sad news just made me terribly gloomy . . . so I offer it now, belatedly. I made it to the AJP four times only — 2007, 2012, 2014, and 2015 — but I saw the hard work that the whole family did, and I exulted in the great music. Given this news, though, it seems right to post something slow, low, and tender, in honor of a great party and a grand musical tradition. “Tres palabras” here, equals “Goodbye! Thanks! Love!”
May your happiness increase!
JAZZ LIVES 
It is with sadness and nostalgia that I learn of the closing of the successful 27 year run of the Atlanta Jazz Party. I would see Phil and Lee at various jazz events around the country. They attended our three Pensacola Jazz Parties (’89-’91), in which we were assisted by late record producer Gus Statiras.
The Pens. Jazz Party closed its jazz party activities in order to focus on building our own local audience. For example, our Pens. Jazz Parties had attendees from West Coast, Maine and Northeast but our local audience wasn’t yet supportive of, and willing to pay for this quality of jazz. I’m happy to report that the annual free Pensacola JazzFest is going strong in its 33rd consecutive year, thanks to the hard work of many loyal jazzfans and Jazz Society of Pensacola members. Yes, we know how hard it is to sustain this effort. We work year-round to make this free, quality jazz event happen.
So, you have made many happy friends in the 27 years of producing this elegant event. The Carroll family and many supporters can be justifiably proud. Heartfelt thanks for your sustained effort to support America’s unique musical art form–jazz!
F. Norman Vickers
Jazz Society of Pensacola
http://www.jazzpensacola.com
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