Los Angeles Jazz Society
Honoring Jazz Artists Of Today. Nurturing Jazz Artists Of Tomorrow.
LEARN ABOUT THE LA JAZZ SOCIETY
The Los Angeles Jazz Society was founded in 1983 by a group of musicians & jazz lovers committed to elevating the image of jazz and its artists in the community.
The mission of the Los Angeles Jazz Society is to excite, educate, and engage public school students with the vibrant rhythms and sounds of the uniquely American music, jazz. We present multicultural and interactive in-school and off-campus jazz education programs. We also promote and honor the legacy of jazz, ensuring its future by identifying and nurturing the emerging jazz musicians of tomorrow.
The Los Angeles Jazz Society is a California nonprofit, educational corporation organized under the laws of the State of California, & under section 501C (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Upcoming Events
Young Musicians Showcase Presents Coco Jade & Friends
JOIN US – THURSDAY – June 5 – 7pm Young Musicians Showcase Coco Jade & Friends Hosted by: Julie Berghofer Coco
Fusion Grill Jam Session
2025 Vibe Summit
The Soundscape Mini Jazz Orchestra
Bill Green Mentorship Brunch & Concert
YMS features Saoirse Sipes & Fusion Five
Jazz in Schools
The L.A. Jazz Society’s Jazz in Schools campaign will take place during Black History month throughout the LAUSD. Visit the Jazz in Schools section on this website for more information, or click below for a full schedule of schools.
BECOME A MEMBER!
The Los Angeles Jazz Society is a true labor of love, driven by passionate jazz enthusiasts and sustained by volunteers, without any full-time staff. Your membership plays a vital role in advancing our mission and ensuring the organization’s continued impact on the jazz community.
our programs
The 2024 Bill Green Mentorship program included 30 students who were selected to receive…
The Los Angeles Jazz Society presents a commission for the Jeff Clayton Memorial New Note Award
LA Jazz Society thanks our generous donors:
ADLER DEUTSCH FOUNDATION
