Jazz Resources
Jazz articles, jazz community organizations, and more.
Although not listed here, your local jazz artists are often the most valuable jazz resources…thanks for supporting live jazz!
Articles
Jazz Appreciation Month Celebrates America’s Musical Legacy
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the Smithsonian Institution has once again designated April as Jazz Appreciation Month, or JAM.
New To Jazz / Jam Session Guide
Guide for musicians interested in learning to play jazz.
Jazz Fan Guide
A comprehensive free guide for new jazz fans.
Jazz Promotion Flyers
A free checklist containing information needed to create jazz event promotion flyers.
Featured Jazz Artists
Massachusetts
Grammy-award winning jazz trombonist, composer, educator and author — read more.
Community Organizations
New York City
From performance opportunities to emergency living expenses to medical care to housing, the Jazz Foundation of America offers a variety of programs and assistance for jazz and blues musicians in need.
Washington, DC
The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz is a non-profit music education organization co-founded in 1986 by the family of the late American jazz musician Thelonious Monk, opera singer Maria Fisher and Thomas R. Carter, its current president.
New Jersey
Founded in 1972, the New Jersey Jazz Society is dedicated to the performance, promotion and preservation of jazz.
Since 2010 the New Brunswick Jazz Project has been making Central Jersey a destination for great jazz. We bring world renowned veteran musicians and emerging talent to local venues every week.
Connecticut
The Hartford Jazz Society enjoys a history as rich as it is diverse. Founded in 1960 by dedicated jazz aficionados, it is the oldest continuously operating jazz society in the country.
Pennsylvania
The Heart of Jazz Foundation is dedicated to bringing jazz back to communities where it was once really important.
The Pennsylvania Jazz Society is dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and presentation of traditional and mainstream jazz music.
Learn About Jazz
Musical Playgrounds for Kids: The History of Jazz Music
A comprehensive guide to the history of jazz, intended for children, by the “AAA State of Play.” Visit site.