Our mission is to inspire the discovery and celebration of jazz, anchored by an iconic festival.
We envision a sustainable organization that sets the standard of excellence for jazz, connects a diverse community, and helps people appreciate and learn about jazz as fans and performers.
Monterey County Education Programs:
Summer Jazz Camp is a week-long intensive held at the Stevenson School for 75 local middle and high school students of all skill levels. The camp includes master classes, workshops, sectional rehearsal and more. The youth receive a full camp experience from our highly qualified faculty.
Jazz Uplifts! reaches youth in 3rd-6th grade from 15 schools throughout Monterey County. Marcie Chapa, a renowned Latin Jazz Percussionist, will perform with her 6-piece band, a series of professional and high energy jazz concerts in three locations, as well as provide in-class workshops.
Regional All-Stars Band and Vocal Ensembles offer students the benefit of working with some of the region's best jazz educators. Selected by audition, students in each ensemble rehearse bi-monthly and perform across the region.
Trading Fours is a fun, jazz ensemble class for intermediate to advanced level adult musicians.
Through three years in All Stars, my son’s musical abilities and confidence have matured significantly.
- Tom Murray
