The Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation (JSJBF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation whose mission is to Preserve, Promote, and Perpetuate Jazz and Blues in the northern New Jersey shore region through PERFORMANCE and EDUCATION.

JSJBF is managed by an Executive Director, who reports to the Board of Trustees. The organization has a rapidly growing membership base of over 300 members which includes PERFORMING members and SUPPORTING members (i.e., Individual and Family members).

Performing Members are given opportunities to perform in JSJBF produced and managed events, as well opportunities that come to us through performance venues, producers and agents (the organization takes no additional fees for this support). Supporting Members receive JSJBF publications, discounts and may actively support the organization through membership in it's Committees and through Volunteer service.

Our Organizational Programs include:

• FESTIVALS, FUNDRAISERS, and CONCERT SERIES, such as the Red Bank Jazz and Blues Festival, Harpin' Help, and Reckless Steamy Nights.
• BOOKING Assistance for Performing members in venues throughout New Jersey and beyond
• Jazz and Blues Notes - a 16+ page full-color Quarterly Publication of the Foundation as well as an additional Monthly Member Newsletter
• MUSICIAN SUPPORT Program for Performing members
• Online CALENDAR OF EVENTS of Performing member events
• Annual college SCHOLARSHIP for aspiring music students
• Jazz'n'Blues IN THE SCHOOLS Educational Jazz and Blues program for K-12 students
• Online Bulletin Board and Classified Ads for all members
  

Guidelines for Non-Board-Member Committee Chairs

Any member in good standing who wishes to chair a standing committee may do so by having a board member submit his or her name to the board.

The member may be asked to address the board to describe his or her qualifications for the position and plans concerning the committee.

A board member will continue to act as liaison between the committee and the Board of Directors. The committee chair will keep the liaison advised of all activities of the committee. Any decision concerning JSJBF policy will be submitted to the Executive Committee for review and approval. The committee chair will prepare a written report for the board liaison prior to each monthly meeting of the Board of Directors.

Contact us with any questions via email at info@jsjbf.org

BANDS: Send all Press Kits, including CDs to the above P.O. Box BELOW for consideration in upcoming JSJBF events. More detail on JSJBF Band Membership is HERE.

© 2006 Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation (JSJBF)
Email: info@jsjbf.org
US Mail: PO Box 8713, Red Bank, New Jersey 07701
Phone: 732-933-1984