Founded in 1958 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit education organization, Monterey Jazz has been committed to nurturing the next generation of jazz since its formation.

National Programs

Next Generation Jazz Orchestra Combo 2022 MJF65 05 cRandy Tunnell 1 uai | Next Generation Jazz Orchestra_Combo_2022_MJF65_05_(c)Randy Tunnell 1 | Monterey Jazz Fest

Regional Programs

All Star Vocal Ensemble compressed 1 uai | All-Star-Vocal-Ensemble-compressed 1 | Monterey Jazz Fest

Financial Assistance & Scholarship

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General Information

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Our mission to advance America’s music and instill qualities of leadership, collaboration, compassion, community responsibility and artistic appreciation in our youth continue to drive our innovative series of year-round, world-class jazz education programs.

National Programs

Next Generation Jazz Orchestra Combo 2022 MJF65 05 cRandy Tunnell 1 uai | Next Generation Jazz Orchestra_Combo_2022_MJF65_05_(c)Randy Tunnell 1 | Monterey Jazz Fest

Regional Programs

All Star Vocal Ensemble compressed 1 uai | All-Star-Vocal-Ensemble-compressed 1 | Monterey Jazz Fest

Financial Assistance & Scholarship

358642986 845147050315475 872179498282704332 n 1 uai | Financial Assistance and Scholarship | Monterey Jazz Fest

General Information

141 2018 Summer Jazz Camp Middle School cRandy Tunnell 1 uai | 141_2018 Summer Jazz Camp_Middle School_(c)Randy Tunnell 1 | Monterey Jazz Fest

Our mission to advance America’s music and instill qualities of leadership, collaboration, compassion, community responsibility and artistic appreciation in our youth continue to drive our innovative series of year-round, world-class jazz education programs.

Our year-round programs include bringing professional jazz artists into schools, running summer camps and regional challenges, touring all-star student ensembles, and supporting students with online resources, instrument rentals and so much more.

Monterey Jazz Festival

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