Since 1980, the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation has honored Detroit’s vibrant jazz music history through year-round concerts; educational programs, scholarships and mentorships; and producing the world’s largest free-admission jazz festival during Labor Day weekend. Drawing more than 300,000 attendees over the four days – plus another 2.5 million live streamers in 42 countries – the… Read more »
Since our first collection in 2012, we’ve honored more than 100 pioneers of American music, writing and photography on our pages and have given 100% of the profits from the sales of their CDs, books and photos directly back to them as part of our commitment to the arts. But this summer we started something new…. Read more »
As America’s very first Jazz Studies program (est. 1946) – and consistently one of the world’s finest music schools – the University of North Texas has amassed a treasure trove of jazz history over the decades. The UNT Music Library’s Jazz Syndicate aims to make this material freely available to everybody. Forming a centralized online… Read more »
Through budget cuts, teacher shortages, limited resources, and a worldwide pandemic, the past several years have had a devastating impact on education – particularly in areas like music education that rely heavily on hands-on technique and group interaction. The crisis sparked the formation of a special partnership in 2022 between us and the nonprofit organization… Read more »
Before he was named an honorary founders board member of the Jazz Foundation of America, Hank O’Neal owned a jazz record label called Chiaroscuro. Combing through 30 years and 200 jazz albums that he personally produced; plus dozens of music festivals that he also produced; and a 25-year run hosting the NPR show “Christmas Music:… Read more »
For those who like a duo or a full band sound, we designed two new t-shirts for our 32 Bar Blues Foundation collection. This special section of T’s and other items benefits our nonprofit Hearts of the Art partners – providing support and work opportunities for musicians in need, and inspiration for the next generation of… Read more »
As an antidote to algorithm playlists and automated programs, here’s a show that’ll restore your faith in human connection and musical discovery. Produced by member-supported KSDS Radio in San Diego, “Jazz Across America” is a nightly deep dive into jazz heritage with a personal, local, and expert touch. With 5 revolving hosts broadcasting from our… Read more »
Griot is defined as a member of a class of traveling poets, musicians, and storytellers who maintain a tradition of oral history in parts of West Africa. It is this very concept that inspired trumpeter, composer, bandleader, author, and 32 Bar Blues Voice of the Art Jeremy Pelt to seek out generations of amazing Black… Read more »
We’re excited to introduce our second Notes for Notes T-shirt design and offering for our Opening Set and Spring 2023 collections. As with all of our special “Hearts of the Art” partner items, 100% of the profits from the sales of the Notes for Notes T-shirt will be given directly to the organization. The nonprofit… Read more »
Twenty years ago this fall, visionary jazz producer, record label owner, and Jazz Foundation of America honorary founders board member Hank O’Neal compiled a special charity album to promote and support the JFA’s Musicians’ Emergency Fund. Combing his archive of more than 200 jazz album productions, Hank selected 16 favorite pieces for the limited-edition “One… Read more »
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