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Tony Scozzaro

Originally from Buffalo, New York, St. Augustine's Tony Scozzaro is easily one of the most prominent guitarists in Northeast Florida. Having studied music at Villa Maria College in New York, Scozzaro developed a knack for both his instrument and teaching music. From his fingerstyle ragtime rolls to his incomparable jazz swing compositions and nasty blues licks, Scozzaro is a guitar master who leaves no genre unknown. A renowned and esteemed studio musician, Scozzaro weaves every style of genre and technique into the threads of his live performances, creating a massively impressive body of original work as well as cover song favorites. Performing an array of styles, Scozzaro features swing and traditional jazz, ragtime, blues, rock, soul, funk, pop, folk, and even rhythm and blues in a live setting.

Comfortable and confident in front of any crowd, Scozzaro takes to the stage for one reason only—the love of showcasing his instrument's capabilities. As a prominent music instructor, Scozzaro has been featured in a new product release video for Lashbrook electric guitars. In addition to teaching, Scozzaro is also a prominent studio musician, working closely with local producer Jim Stafford at Eclipse Recording Studio.

Jonathan Dotson

"Dotson dazzled with his relentless technical strength and interperetive skill... Dotson left us breathless and appreciative" - Soundboard Magazine

A relentless and passionate ambassador for the classical guitar, Dotson has concertized in venues ranging from nightclubs in Austin, TX, to gothic cathedrals in Palencia, Spain. His guitar has brought him to stages on four continents over the past 20 years.

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Dr. Dotson has been an invited guest at many colleges and universities throughout the country. He holds eight top prizes in international classical guitar competitions, including the Dallas International Guitar competition, the Houston "Classical Minds" Guitar Competition, the Brownsville Guitar Competition, and Boston Guitarfest, and is a frequent clinician and adjudicator for guitar festivals and competitions throughout the nation. Dotson is also an active chamber musician and recording artist , with engagements at the Guitar Foundation of America Convention, the Festival Internacional de Guitarra del Noreste in Saltillo, MX, and The Victoria Bach Festival, among others.

From 2004 to 2018, Jonathan was a founding member of the world-renowned Texas Guitar Quartet, one of the premier guitar ensembles in the US. Since returning to Florida in 2021, he has been a featured performer at the annual Romanza Festivale in St. Augustine, and performs regularly as a concert artist throughout the state. He is also the resident classical guitarist for the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and holds several other residencies at luxury resorts in the area.

Jonathan holds three degrees in music including a Doctorate in Musical Arts from the University of Texas at Austin, where he was the recipient of the Mary Winton Green Endowed Presidential Scholarship in music. He has served on the faculty of the Texas Southmost College (TSC) department of Humanities and the University of Texas- Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Music, and continues to perform regularly.

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Since 2024, Dr. Dotson has been the director of the guitar program at St John's County Center For the Arts (SJCCA) at St. Augustine High School. He lives in St. Augustine with his wife Millie and their three dachshunds (Mabel, Punky, and Rosie) and their cat Mo, who frequently brings home gifts for the family.

Taylor Roberts

The love affair began early, which may very well explain how Taylor Roberts’ professional career is well into its third decade. Spanning as wide a range of influences as there are genres of music, Taylor Roberts has earned a reputation that is continuously expanding. Although his heart is deeply steeped in Jazz, Roberts does not easily fit into any one box. His influences range from R&B, to Classic Rock, to Pop, and everything in between.

Years of intensive study with world-renowned educators such as Barry Greene, Keith Javors, and Bunky Green have proven to continually pay off as his career expands. His reworkings and adaptations of songs old and new entrance established fans, while attracting new fans on a nightly basis. Roberts has appeared multiple times at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival and has toured internationally with the Christian Tamburr Quintet. He has been hired by the Rolling Stones to play their private events. His position as the primary in-house entertainment at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island from 2014-2023 has allowed him opportunities to travel the world and enjoy residencies at other luxury resorts as he performs for an international audience on a nightly basis.

Committed to music education for over 20 years, Roberts has additionally conducted clinics at various colleges, universities, and conservatories across the United States. Roberts’ versatility is evident, due to his collaborations with such names as Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, Marvin “Toneworld” Hemmings, Charlie Hunter, Keith David, Maria Howell, Andy McKee, Richard Smith, Gareth Pearson, Greg Koch, Dan Wilson, and Ted Ludwig.

In addition to his rising visibility, Roberts is dedicated to using the finest products, endorsing Benedetto Guitars, Ribbecke Guitars, Buscarino amplifiers, and Henriksen amplifiers. Likened to Tommy Emmanuel, Russell Malone, Wes Montgomery, Tuck Andress and Charlie Hunter, Roberts’ masterful playing has begun to etch his name alongside his heroes.