“Jazz is played from the heart. You can even live by it. Always love it.”
-Louis Armstrong

The Saint Augustine Jazz Society was founded in 1989 as a non-profit organization, by a group of musicians and area residents who enjoy jazz and swing music, good fellowship and the opportunity to serve the community. SAJS provides an important forum for the exchange of information among jazz enthusiasts within our area. Since our beginning we have presented and produced numerous jazz programs and events, bringing musicians and the public together to enjoy, appreciate and learn about jazz.

The SAJS mission has two equally important goals:

THE ADVANCEMENT OF JAZZ

Preservation and promotion.

To support, promote and increase public awareness, interest and participation in jazz as an art form by producing monthly jazz jams, jazz concerts and performances in support of civic functions.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND TUITION GRANTS

Educating The Next Generation,The Future Of Jazz In Our Community.

SAJS has endeavored to provide scholarships for outstanding high school seniors planning to continue their music education at the college, university or music conservatory level. In addition, possible recipients include college students pursuing graduate studies in music, who maintain a St. Johns County residence.

Tuition Grants may also be provided for high school students in the lower grades to attend accredited music camps approved by the society to further their music education.

President
Inga Erickson

Vice President
Gene Canerossi

Secretary
Marian Buckland

Treasurer
Dean Smith

Membership
Micki Heckman

Jazz Notes Editor
Ralph Collinson
Rcollinson@aol.com

The St. Augustine Jazz Society
P.O. Box 1505
St. Augustine, FL 32085