Grantee Database

SAN FRANCISCO JAZZ ORGANIZATION

Application ID

PRJ-21A-17056

Application Type

Impact Projects

Approved Grant Amount

20000

Project Description

Founded in 1983 under the name Jazz in the City, SFJAZZ has evolved into a recognized international leader in jazz creation, presentation, and education. SFJAZZ explores the full spectrum of jazz, from the music’s origins in the Caribbean Basin and African American community to its diverse present-day expressions around the world. As a non-profit organization, SFJAZZ works to develop the audience for jazz in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. SFJAZZ celebrates jazz as a living art form, built on a constantly evolving tradition.

Organization Summary

Founded in 1983 under the name Jazz in the City, SFJAZZ has evolved into a recognized international leader in jazz creation, presentation, and education. SFJAZZ explores the full spectrum of jazz, from the music’s origins in the Caribbean Basin and African American community to its diverse present-day expressions around the world. As a non-profit organization, SFJAZZ works to develop the audience for jazz in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. SFJAZZ celebrates jazz as a living art form, built on a constantly evolving tradition.

Organization

SAN FRANCISCO JAZZ ORGANIZATION

Address

201 Franklin Street

San Francisco

Phone

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