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The Jazz Foundation of America (JFA) is a non-profit organization based in Manhattan, New York that was founded in 1989. Its programs seek to help jazz and blues musicians in need of emergency funds and connect them with performance opportunities in schools and the community.
Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York City, New York; Jazz Bridge, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Jazz Foundation of America, New York City, New York; Jazz House Kids, Montclair, New Jersey; Jazz Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois; Jazz Interactions, New York City, New York; Jazz Loft Project, University of Arizona and Duke University
After the family business was sold, Bernard Brightman founded Stash Records in 1975. Initially located in Brooklyn, Stash moved to 611 Broadway, Suite 411, New York City, then to 140 West 22nd Street, 12th floor, New York City. Founded as an independent jazz label – focused on non-commercial vintage jazz and blues.
The center distributes jazz curriculums to high schools through its Essentially Ellington program. Professional musicians visit schools through the Let Freedom Swing program. The center runs a Middle School Jazz Academy, a High School Jazz Academy, and a Summer Academy, all in New York City, all of them with free tuition.
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem is dedicated to preservation and celebration of the jazz history, culture and music of Harlem, Manhattan, New York City.The museum was founded in 1997 by Leonard Garment, then Counsel to two U.S. presidents and an accomplished jazz saxophonist, Abraham David Sofaer, former U.S. district judge who gave the initial gift in honor of his brother-in-law Richard J ...
Since 1964, Jazzmobile has been presenting Free Outdoor Summer Mobile Concerts, bringing jazz musicians to the five boroughs of New York City, Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, Essex County, New Jersey, Westchester County, and several cities in upstate New York. Concerts are funded by the New York State Council on the Arts, the New York City ...
The Blue Note Jazz Festival is held in some of the most prominent music venues in New York City. The festival is primarily held in the venues operated by the Blue Note Entertainment Group, the Blue Note Jazz Club and Sony Hall, and formerly the Highline Ballroom and B.B. King's Blues Club.
Arthur's Tavern is a nightclub in the West Village, New York City. It has been located in a designated historic building for more than 60 years. [1] Arthur's Tavern street address is 57 Grove Street (between 7th Avenue South and Bleecker Street). [2] Arthur's is a live jazz and blues club. [3] It has hosted Charlie Parker and Roy Hargrove. [4]