California Jazz Foundation

California Jazz Foundation Please join us to help those who have given us so much...often with so little reward.

Helpline: 1-818-261-0057 • Celebrating our 20th Anniversary, the California Jazz Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization helping California jazz musicians in need. The California Jazz Foundation is committed to providing access to quality social and economic services for all eligible applicants. We do so through a team of caring, knowledgeable professionals in collaboration with community partners.

We remember!!!
05/23/2026

We remember!!!

Are you a California jazz musician who needs help? With rent? Utiliies? Other emergencies? If you qualify, we are Here...
05/21/2026

Are you a California jazz musician who needs help? With rent? Utiliies? Other emergencies? If you qualify, we are Here to Help! For twenty years, the California Jazz Foundation has been supporting jazz musicians - over 700 to date!

Check the website for more info - www.CaliforniaJazzFoundation.org

As we celebrate Jazz Appreciation month, the Los Angeles Jazz Society presents a panel discussion with five of the tale...
04/26/2026

As we celebrate Jazz Appreciation month, the Los Angeles Jazz Society presents a panel discussion with five of the talented young jazz artists leading the way in today’s jazz scene!

TUESDAY, APRIL 28th - 7:00pm
LA Jazz Society Presents: The Resolution Tour
A SOUND OF HER OWN - a Virtual discussion with WOMEN IN JAZZ!

Hosted by jazz vocalist/composer Darynn Dean with
flutist, vocalist, and composer Elena Pinderhughes,
dynamic saxophonist and composer Nicole McCabe,
powerful West African percussionist and recording artist Mizan Willis,
and the soulful trumpeter, composer, and bandleader Tatiana Tate.

RESERVE NOW for your zoom link:
https://www.universe.com/events/lajs-presents-a-sound-of-her-own-women-in-jazz-tickets-4KJCZG

Jazz at its finest - outstanding performances and standing ovations at the GIVE THE BAND A HAND 2026 honoring Dave Grusi...
04/15/2026

Jazz at its finest - outstanding performances and standing ovations at the GIVE THE BAND A HAND 2026 honoring Dave Grusin and the late John Dolphin.

Hosted by LeRoy Downs, and then welcomed by Edythe Bronston, CJF President and Founder, the evening became a non-stop admiration fest for both Grusin and the late Dolphin.
On Dolphins tribute, actor/singer Stu James presented the salute with Dolphins sons Michael and Jerroll accepting. James then performed a few songs from the theatrical production, followed by an outstanding performance of Billie Holliday songs by the super talented vocalist Darynn Dean along with her quintet of Paul Cornish, Nicole McCabe, Rickey Woodard, , and Myles Martin.

Then, the Dave Grusin tribute took over the ballroom - with Marcus Miller leading the way with a video tribute, a message from good friend Lee Ritenour, along with jazz legends Patrice Rushen, Ernie Watts, Tom Scott, Regina Carter, Grant Geissman, Edwin Livingston and Clayton Cameron. WOW!

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California Jazz Foundation celebrating 20 years! We have helped over 700 California jazz musicians during that time - a...
04/14/2026

California Jazz Foundation celebrating 20 years! We have helped over 700 California jazz musicians during that time - and we thank EVERYONE for your continued support!

And there were more of course!!! All on hand to pay tribute to the amazing Dave Grusin and the late John Dolphin! Thei...
04/14/2026

And there were more of course!!! All on hand to pay tribute to the amazing Dave Grusin and the late John Dolphin! Their contributions to our industry are immeasurable!

Were you there? If not, you missed a FANTASTIC evening of jazz! (along with great friends, food and festivities). Her...
04/13/2026

Were you there? If not, you missed a FANTASTIC evening of jazz! (along with great friends, food and festivities). Here are a few of the fabulous guests on hand to celebrate 20 years of helping jazz musicians - all at the California Jazz Foundation's GIVE THE BAND A HAND Saturday night at the OMNI LOS ANGELES.
Stay tuned for more!

DON'T MISS the 20th Anniversary of the California Jazz Foundation - GIVE THE BAND A HAND 2026 - honoring DAVE GRUSIN and...
04/09/2026

DON'T MISS the 20th Anniversary of the California Jazz Foundation - GIVE THE BAND A HAND 2026 - honoring DAVE GRUSIN and the late JOHN DOLPHIN. Participants include Marcus Miller, Patrice Rushen, Ernie Watts, Stu James, Darynn Dean,Tom Scott, Grant Geissman, Rickey Woodard, Regina Carter, Edwin Livingston, Nicole McCabe, Paul Cornish, Trevor Ware, Myles Martin, Stephan Terry! W-O-W!!!

Hosted by LeRoy Downs at the OMNI Los Angeles Hotel - red carpet reception, auctions, gourmet dinner, awards and amazing jazz tributes!

Visit www.californiajazzfoundation.org

Made your reservations yet for GIVE THE BAND A HAND? All funds raised benefit the California Jazz Foundation's program ...
04/03/2026

Made your reservations yet for GIVE THE BAND A HAND? All funds raised benefit the California Jazz Foundation's program to support jazz musicians in need! And, CJF is celebrating 20 years!

We have a spectacular line-up of musicians scheduled for April 11th event (at the OMNI Los Angeles)... hosted by LeRoy Downs - paying tribute to the amazing DAVE GRUSIN and the late JOHN DOLPHIN.

Confirmed to date:

DAVE GRUSIN TRIBUTE BAND
Patrice Rushen - Piano • Ernie Watts - Sax
Tom Scott - Sax • Regina Carter - Violin
Grant Geissman - Guitar • Edwin Livingston - Bass
Clayton Cameron - Drums

JOHN DOLPHIN TRIBUTE
Stu James - Actor/Vocalist • Stephan Terry, Piano
Darynn Dean - Vocalist
Nicole McCabe - Sax • Paul Cornish - Piano
Trevor Ware - Bass • Myles Martin - Drums

Cocktails, auction, dinner, awards and amazing jazz!

For tickets or more info, visit: CaliforniaJazzFoundation.org

This year CJF's Heritage Award will be presented posthumously to the legendary John Dolphin of Dolphin's Hollywood along...
02/24/2026

This year CJF's Heritage Award will be presented posthumously to the legendary John Dolphin of Dolphin's Hollywood along with a musical tribute. The music producer, publisher, broadcaster and of course, record shop owner is well renowned for his multitude of contributions to the jazz community. The family will attend to accept the honor. The tribute will take place at the California Jazz Foundation's GIVE THE BAND A HAND 20th Anniversary Gala April 11th at the OMNI Los Angeles Hotel. For more details, visit www.californiajazzfoundation.org

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