THE JAZZETTE

Newsletter
We bring news about our Jazz Community with this bi-monthly newsletter. Keep informed about recent & upcoming jazz events.

MEMBER

Discounts
Your SBJS membership entitles you to discounts at SBJS events and merchandise.

ATTEND

Special Events
As a member you are invited to attend special events including jazz parties and jazz films.

Annual Events

APRIL: Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM)
Celebrate and honor this historic American art form at a special JAM performance featuring jazz at it's best.

DECEMBER: Holiday Jazz Party
Members and guests enjoy the good times and ambiance of this year end event. Please join us for a wonderful program of jazz, fine food, and festivities.

Other: "Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon"
These events with featured jazz musicians and vocalists and a Jazz Jam often take place on the first Sunday afternoon of the month at SOHO. Check Jazzette for listings or Click Here for Calendar.

Scholarships & Honors

Scholarship
the SBJS Scholarship Program helps support music funding for our local schools. Awards have been given to San Marcos, Santa Barbara High School & Dos Pueblos Jazz bands and Jazz Choir. We have also given awards to SB City College and UCSB Jazz Departments.

Educators Honorees

Eric Heidner, SB High School, 2003
Jonathan Nathan, UCSB, 2003
Chuck Wood, retired, SBCC, 2004

History

The SBJS was formed in 1995 to promote jazz and produce events for the community of jazz musicians and jazz buffs. Since then, the SBJS has hosted many outstanding jazz performances with our areas finest musicians along with recognized names in the world of jazz. Our scholarship program began in 2002 and opened new doors for opportunity within our educational community for performance and funding.

Founding Members

Robert Cass, T. Marquette, Lin Cook, & Tim Hushion

Presidents

Robert Cass 1995
Stanley Naftaly 1996-1999
Dan McIntosh 2000
T. Marquette 2001
Dan Mendoza 2002
ReVay Seifert 2003
Peter Clark 2004-2005
Bones Howe 2006-2007
Kathryn Stockbridge 2008-Present