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About STJS
We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization
founded on May 5, 1968
and incorporated in 1979.
Our Mission
The mission of the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society (STJS) is to preserve and promote traditional jazz, Dixieland, and classic jazz music.
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Events for Members and Public
SACRAMENTO JAZZ JUBILEE (est. 1974):
The Sac. Jazz Jubilee is the world's largest and greatest traditional jazz festival of its kind, annually attracting close to 65,000 people to hear a showcase of specially-invited bands, including youth bands, performing throughout the Memorial Day Weekend in Sacramento. Children under age 12 are admitted free, while youth (age 12-20) receive a discounted ticket rate. There is no charge for admission to designated Next Generation jazz sites in Old Sacramento, including the Family Stage (on the grass across from the Old Eagle Theater). STJS offers discounted group rates for school field trips, corporations, clubs, etc.. For group rates, contact Jim Fusaro at: jim4jazz@comcast.net or (916) 428-5719. Selected festival bands host Open Jam Sessions for all ages at Round Table Pizza in Old Sacramento, Friday through Sunday from 8:30PM–10PM. For more Jubilee info, visit: http://sacjazz.org/jubilee.html or call STJS office: (916) 372-5277.
TJYBF – Trad. Jazz Youth Band Fest. (est. 2006): STJS created TJYBF, the first traditional jazz festival, for student jazz combos. It was a huge success, and so continues each year in early February. This non-competitive scholastic festival is co-presented with Sac. State Jazz Studies under the direction of Dr. Steve Roach. Approximately $4,000 in merit awards and scholarships are offered. The band registration fee includes: sectionals, ensemble clinics, all-star faculty instruction, adjudicated performances, (optional) Friday evening jam session with clinicians, and admission to Jazz Sunday (the STJS monthly gathering). Festival tickets include the Evening Showcase concert featuring an all-star Clinicians Band. For detailed info, please visit: http://www.sacjazz.org/youthfestival/ or write to youthbandfest@sacjazz.org
JAZZ SUNDAY CONCERTS (est. 1968):
Join us on the 2nd Sunday of each month at the Dante Club. We encourage jazz fans, swing dancers, and music students to attend. Each monthly concert is like a mini Jazz Jubilee. We hire a special guest artist or well-known band to entertain our members as they gather to socialize, dance, or just hang out and listen to some great LIVE music. You'll find three rooms playing live music simultaneously! Our featured guest musicians perform on the Main Stage, our "Gold Card Musicians" play in the Gold Card Room, and then there are the jam sessions (for any and all musicians) that take place in the Tailgate Room. (Five sets x 3 rooms = a lotta’ music!) For complete Jazz Sunday info and pricing, visit http://www.sacjazz.org/sunday.html
TRAD. JAZZ CAMP –
Youth (est. 1986) and Adult (est. 2000):
This week-long summer camp in late July/early August provides intensive jazz combo instruction for approximately 100 young musicians, ages 12-18. For certain instruments, scholarships are available to the youth camp. Camp was expanded in 2000 to provide an additional week-long education for approximately 90 adults. Located amid cedar and pine trees (in the Sierra foothills, about 64 mi. east of Sacramento, CA), the camp is held at the Sly Park Environmental Education Center. Camp faculty consists of some of the finest trad. jazz musicians in the country.
Apply by April 1 each year. For more info: www.sacjazzcamp.org or bdendle@winfirst.com
"JAZZ IN THE PARK” Free Concerts (est. 1990):
An outreach program of the STJS, this is a series of free summer concerts in Sacramento-area parks featuring Sacramento-area bands. It is presented in cooperation with the City of Sacramento Department of Parks and Recreation, sponsored jointly by The Golden 1 Credit Union and the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society. The series typically includes nine concerts, all on Sunday evenings from 6–8 pm, running June 1 through mid-August.
"MUSICAL PETTING ZOO" introduces kids to musical instruments at these park concerts. Check the STJS website calendar for concert dates and locations: http://sacjazz.org/calendar.html
"STYLES of TRADITIONAL JAZZ"
(Library Concert Series) Free Concerts:
In collaboration with the Sac. Central Library, and held inside its Tsakopoulos Galleria (at 8th and "I" St., Sac.), these free concerts in March/April/May feature a variety of bands and styles of jazz, culminating in an International Concert showcasing one of the foreign bands scheduled to appear at the Jubilee. Sponsored by STJS and The Golden 1 Credit Union. Check the STJS website calendar for concert dates and times: http://sacjazz.org/calendar.html
If you'd like more information about any of these STJS programs, please contact our office. Contact info.
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