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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

Sep
12
2025
September 12 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

LA Jazz Treasure Award

Los Angeles County Museum of Art 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Jazz Society is honored to join the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in presenting the 2025 L.A. Jazz Treasure Award to Roy McCurdy  –  Jazz […]
Sep
4
2025
September 4 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Young Musicians Virtual Showcase Presents……. Ethan Lavenstein Quintet

Ethan Lavenstein is a musician, teacher, and composer based in the LA/OC area. At the age of 10, he started playing the trumpet in his school’s band class. A versatile […]
Jul
10
2025
July 10 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

Young Musicians Showcase Presents Julian Chiu & Friends

Virtual Event
Julian Chiu is a 17-year-old jazz trumpeter, composer, and bandleader based in Los Angeles. Julian is a YoungArts Winner and a recipient of a DownBeat Student Music Award. A graduate […]
Jun
5
2025
June 5 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Young Musicians Showcase Presents Coco Jade & Friends

JOIN US – THURSDAY – June 5 – 7pm Young Musicians Showcase Coco Jade & Friends Hosted by:  Julie Berghofer Coco Jade & Friends are just that! Bandmates are friends and […]
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 […]

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

Los Angeles Jazz Society’s 2025 Jazz Tribute Concert & Awards honoring Christian McBride, Patrice Rushen and more