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

Jun
3
2025
June 3 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Fusion Grill Jam Session

2024 E. Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA 2024 E. Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, Thousand Oaks
Luciano Soriano – trombonist, composer, and arranger to host Summer jam sessions at Fusion Grill. Each event is open to young musicians to gain experience playing music outside of school […]
May
18
2025
May 18 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2025 Vibe Summit

World Stage World Stage 4321 Degnan Blvd., Los Angeles
CALLING ALL VIBE PLAYERS & LOVERS! Yes, It’s that time of year again!  Los Angeles Jazz Society’s annual Vibe Summit will be held both Virtually and In-Person at The World […]
May
8
2025
May 8 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Soundscape Mini Jazz Orchestra

The Soundscape Mini Jazz Orchestra, led by Jose Robles is an Orange County based collective of musicians that all met at Saddleback College. They specialize in various different genres that […]
Mar
23
2025
March 23 @ 11:30 am - 3:00 pm

Bill Green Mentorship Brunch & Concert

Catalina Jazz Club In Hollywood 6725 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood
Los Angeles Jazz Society’s Bill Green Mentorship Brunch & Concert 1130 am – Check In 12 pm – Brunch & Jazz Mentorship Performances   Two sets from our student bands […]
$$15
Mar
6
2025
March 6 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

YMS features Saoirse Sipes & Fusion Five

Virtual Event
Los Angeles Jazz Society Presents: YOUNG MUSICIANS SHOWCASE –  featuring: SAOIRSE SIPES & THE FUSION FIVE Saoirse Sipes, drums Michael Islas – Bass Josh Wong – Piano Jack Lieberman – […]

For The Love of Jazz

Donate to the David L. Abell Jazz Education Fund

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…

Jazz in Schools was initiated by the Los Angeles Jazz Society in 1988…

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