Living Jazz

Living Jazz is a non-profit organization based in Oakland, California. With 11 employees, the organization is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals and communities through the power of jazz music. Living Jazz has been operating since 1984 and has grown to offer a variety of impactful programs. The organization provides a range of music education and performance programs for children and adults. These programs aim to foster confidence, responsibility, and ambition in young participants, while motivating individuals of all ages and backgrounds to explore their creative potential. Living Jazz also seeks to unite diverse communities through their shared passion for jazz and related genres. Living Jazz offers various programs including Jazz Camp West, Jam Camp West, “In the Name of Love”, the Annual Musical Tribute honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., The Living Jazz Children’s Project, and Jazz Search West. Each program is designed to contribute to the organization's mission of transforming lives through the music, spirit, and culture of jazz. For more information about Living Jazz and its programs, visit their website at livingjazz.org.