Jazz Foundation of America

Emergency care and meaningful employment for artists and free concerts for students, seniors, and general audiences.

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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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For the next three Saturdays, JFA brings free live jazz to Brooklyn’s Eubie Blake Theatre at Herbert Von King Park! Catch Nikita White (6/6), George Braith (6/13), and the Steven Kroon Latin Jazz Sextet (6/20). All performances begin at 3 PM and are open to the public.

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A timeless moment from one of jazz’s greatest ambassadors. On July 7, 1957, Louis Armstrong (@ArmstrongHouse) performed “Beautiful Dreamer” on The Ed Sullivan Show, bringing his unmistakable voice and spirit to audiences across America.

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Coming this week from the Jazz Foundation of America!

Join us in NOLA, NYC, or on our Facebook livestreams for five amazing jazz performances. 🎷

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Free live jazz all June long with the Jazz Foundation of America. Come by or tune in, and catch some unforgettable performances.

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for JFA’s 2026 Great Night Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center. From tributes to Ernest Ranglin, Cal Tjader & Willie Bobo to performances by @NorahJones, Gary Bartz, @xPatriceRushenx & more, it was a true celebration of jazz.

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Sonny Rollins (1930–2026). In 2015, Jazz Foundation of America honored him with a Lifetime Achievement Award at “A Great Night in Harlem.” Even without his horn, he lit up the Apollo with his spirit and wisdom: “It all comes from jazz.” Rest in peace, Sonny.

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Throwback to this amazing performance with Doreen's Jazz from April 1st, 2026!

Watch the full performance on our YouTube, and explore more upcoming shows from the New Orleans Jazz Museum on our calendar.

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Coming this week from the Jazz Foundation of America!

Join us in NOLA, NYC, or on our Facebook livestreams for five amazing jazz performances. 🎷

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Throwing it back to Zoë de Priester on April 8th, 2026!

Watch the full performance on our YouTube, and explore more upcoming shows from Snug Harbor on our calendar.

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A look back at #georgebenson at the 1966 Newport Jazz Festival, showcasing his incredible guitar mastery and smooth jazz style early in his legendary career.

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Coming this week from the Jazz Foundation of America!

Join us in NOLA, NYC, or on our Facebook livestreams for three amazing jazz performances. 🎷

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Throwback to the New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings on March 11th, 2026!

Watch the full performance on our YouTube, and explore more upcoming shows from Snug Harbor on our calendar.

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The #isleybrothers kick off their Tiny Desk (at Home) set with ‘Between the Sheets,’ dropping the iconic line ‘I like it when you call me Big Poppa’ as a nod to the late #notoriousb.i.g. This performance proves that great music knows no genre and bridges generations.

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Coming this week from the Jazz Foundation of America!

Join us in NOLA, NYC, or on our Facebook livestreams for five amazing jazz performances. 🎷

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Ras Chemash live from Harlem on April 14th, 2026!

Watch the full performance on our YouTube, and explore more upcoming shows from the National Jazz Museum in Harlem on our calendar.

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From her 1975 Montreux Jazz Festival performance, #ettajames pours her soul into ‘I’d Rather Go Blind,’ a timeless classic from a legendary career that earned her Grammys and countless accolades.

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Coming this week from the Jazz Foundation of America!

Join us in NOLA, NYC, or on our Facebook livestreams for three amazing jazz performances. 🎷

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Step into May with us and enjoy a lineup of FREE live jazz shows you won’t want to miss!

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Throwback to Seva Venet and the New Orleans Legends performance from March 25th!

Watch the full performance on our YouTube, and explore more upcoming shows from Snug Harbor on our calendar.

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#davidruffin delivers pure soul with #thetemptations in their February 1968 Hollywood Palace performance of "I Wish It Would Rain." Written by Roger Penzabene, Ruffin’s voice reminds us of this timeless Motown classic.