Recent News
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Los Angeles Jazz Society announces alto saxophonist and composer Nicole McCabe as the 2022 recipient of the
Jeff Clayton Memorial New Note Award
LOS ANGELES (Feb. 10, 2022) – “We are delighted to announce that Nicole McCabe, a brilliant young alto saxophonist and composer has been chosen to receive this year’s Jeff Clayton Memorial New Note Award,” stated Lois Saffian, President, and Max Wrightson, New Note Program Chair, of the Los Angeles Jazz Society. “The Award is given annually to a stellar young jazz composer to compose a new work which will be performed in the fall at the Angel City Jazz Festival.” Nicole was unanimously chose by the Awards Committee who believe she is a rising star in the jazz world…….

LAJS Music Director John Clayton reflects on losing his home to the Eaton fire
The devastation revealed not just a loss, but something gained. “It strengthened my commitment to do what I do” https://abcnews.go.com/US/jazz-musician-loses-home-receiving-award-lincoln-center/story?id=117945006 John Clayton at the Vienne Jazz Festival in France, July

Santa Barbara Jazz Workshop, July 11-14 2017
The LA Jazz Society is proud to partner with Kim Richmond and Kimberly Ford in presenting the Santa Barbara Jazz Workshop, July 11-14. For more information, visit www.santabarbarajazzcamp.com.

Bill Green Mentorship Concert That’s a Wrap!
We hope you’re planning to attend the Bill Green Mentorship Concert/Brunch at Catalina’s this Sunday…PLEASE NOTE: Check-In at 12noon (not 11am) to allow for the heavy traffic and street closures due
2017 Bill Green Mentorship Program Audition Application
Now accepting applications!! Go to PROGRAMS and click on the Bill Green Mentorship Program to download application!
Sunday, Dec. 11th – 11:30-2:00pm LA Jazz Society/ASMAC Holiday Brunch @ Catalinas-It’s A Wrap
Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 – 11:30am. LA Jazz Society / ASMAC Holiday Brunch At Catalina’s Jazz Club – Hollywood Join in the Holiday Spirit with old and new friends.