Jazz Foundation of America
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Emergency care and meaningful employment for artists and free concerts for students, seniors, and general audiences.
New York, NY
Joined April 2009
Musicians who've given us so much deserve our support when they need it most. 🎶💕 The Jazz Foundation is committed to turning despair into hope for musicians in crisis through emergency assistance, creating work opportunities, and connecting with the community. Donate now.
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🦃🎶 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Jazz Foundation of America! Grateful for our musicians, supporters, and the music that brings us together. 💛
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ALL BLUES // We’re excited to share the special blue vinyl edition of ALL BLUES, a limited 2-record set featuring instrumental gems from the Chiaroscuro Records archives. 100% of profits support JFA’s Musicians’ Emergency Fund. Enjoy this sneak peek of Al’s Blues.
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Take Five 🎷🕔 The iconic jazz standard by Paul Desmond for The Dave Brubeck Quartet’s 1959 album Time Out, known for its unusual 5/4 time signature and the first jazz single to sell a million copies. A classic that invites you to take a break and enjoy the groove 🎵
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Coming this week from the Jazz Foundation of America!!
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Quincy Jones reflects on the state of jazz 🎷✨ One of most-nominated Grammy artists of all time with 79 nominations and 27 wins 🎶 His legendary career includes producing Michael Jackson’s Thriller and composing scores for films like The Pawnbroker.
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'What a Wonderful World’ was almost Tony Bennett’s song. He passed, and Louis Armstrong made it iconic. Fun fact, it flopped at first in the U.S. and only hit the charts decades later after Good Morning, Vietnam. Sometimes the world takes a little time to catch up. 🌎🎺
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Coming this week from Jazz Foundation of America!
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Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington, two of the greatest icons in jazz history, together in one moment, blending Armstrong’s trumpet and voice with Ellington’s piano mastery. True kings of jazz 🎶🎺👑
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Smooth sax melodies from the legend himself. Kenny G, the bestselling instrumental musician of the modern era, has sold over 75 million albums worldwide and holds a Guinness World Record for playing a single note for 45 minutes straight. ✨
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Coming this week from the Jazz foundation of America!
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ALL BLUES — a limited-edition T-shirt, vinyl & CD supporting the Jazz Foundation of America and the Musicians’ Emergency Fund. Every purchase helps provide emergency assistance, medical care & gigs for musicians in need. Shop + support here: https://t.co/FLguQqY1dX
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We're excited to announce November's lineup of FREE jazz shows, brought to you by the Jazz Foundation of America!
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Chuck Mangione’s 1977 album Feels So Good — and its iconic instrumental title track — made him a household name! Grammy-nominated and beloved for decades, Mangione’s smooth jazz sound continues to inspire. 🎺✨
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🎷✨ #Throwback to an unforgettable performance! The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America hosted the Shake ‘em Up Jazz Band on March 23, bringing their high-energy ensemble sound to the stage. A celebration of jazz, history, and pure joy! 🎶
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🎶 Second Annual Free Community Concert & Potluck! ✨ Celebrate the resilience of the WNC community with performances by Hilary Rose, Liliana Hudgens, and Cole Pulice. This free event is open to all—come enjoy music, connection, and community!
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UPDATE: This Saturday’s Annette Aguilar & StringBeans show is now indoors! 🎶 Experience vibrant Latin Jazz & Brazilian rhythms with the acclaimed percussionist. 📅 4:30 PM | 📍 876 Riverside Dr (near 160th St.) 💵 $5 suggested | 🎟️ Register: https://t.co/2zMWopqxOf
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A clip from a 1982 Afternoon Plus interview with jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis. He shares how, despite growing up in a musical family, he only discovered his passion for music after childhood, offering a glimpse into the early journey of a jazz legend.
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Coming this week from the Jazz foundation of America!
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A clip from a 2001 interview with jazz legend Oscar Peterson. He recalls stepping into the New York jazz scene and being underestimated. Rather than discourage him, that doubt fueled his perseverance, shaping the mastery and brilliance that defined his extraordinary career.
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This week, the Jazz Foundation brings the music to the museums. Join us for two unforgettable nights of live jazz in Harlem and New Orleans. Each celebrating the culture, history, and heart of the music we love.
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