Honoring the memory of John Stites and his passion for jazz music

Honoring the memory of John Stites and his passion for jazz music

Cycle 1 Applications Closed - Cycle 2 Opens July 15

Latest JSJA News

2022Winners ReSurgence

2022 Cycle 2 Award Winner Chuck Owen and ReSurgence

Posted April 16, 2023

2022Winners Twin Cities Jazz Festival

2022 Cycle 2 Award Winner Twin Cities Jazz Festival

Posted March 14, 2023

2022 Cycle 2 Award Winner Lisa Sung

2022 Cycle 2 Award Winner Lisa Sung

Posted March 7, 2023

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2022 Cycle 2 Award Winner Jazz on Wheels

Posted March 6, 2023

Maria Schneider Orchestra on March 12

JSJAO Sponsors Maria Schneider Orchestra on March 12

Posted February 10, 2023

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2022 CYCLE 2 JSJA WINNERS!

Posted January 16, 2023

Connie Han

JSJAO Sponsors Connie Han Trio on December 11

Posted November 28, 2022

Hart Arts Series

2022 JSJA Winner Hart Arts Series – November 18

Posted November 6, 2022

Victor Gould

JSJAO Sponsors Victor Gould Trio on October 23

Posted October 21, 2022

Edison Jazz Fest

2022 John Stites Jazz Award Winner Edison Jazz Fest – September 12 to 18

Posted September 14, 2022

Recording with John was always a treat ... his gentle demeanor was deeply appreciated.

Mark Sahlgren