Who We Are

From the beginnings of jazz, Indiana, and Bloomington in particular, have played a pivotal role in the music's development. From Bix and Hoagy in the '20s to the stalwarts of today's burgeoning scene, Bloomington has always had tremendous talent and an appreciative audience for America's native art music. Recently there have been many exciting developments on the Bloomington scene. The opening of the Buskirk-Chumley Theater increased student interest in jazz on the IU campus and a flurry of independently sponsored jazz events in the community indicates a healthy and growing climate. The time is right for an organization that will encourage and support all styles of jazz, work hard at audience development and education, seek funding for jazz from philanthropic and government sources, encourage communication and cooperation within the jazz community, and advocate increased artistic and financial health for the area's artists and presenters.

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