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

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

2026 Award Applications are Closed

Latest JSJA News

Chucho Valdés credit Martin Espino Garcia

JSJAO Sponsors Chucho Valdés and his Royal Quartet on May 9

Posted April 25, 2026

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JSJAO SPONSORS MIKI YAMANAKA ON DECEMBER 6

Posted November 16, 2025

John Stites Jazz Award

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2025 JSJA WINNERS

Posted October 6, 2025

Luther S. Allison

JSJAO SPONSORS LUTHER S. ALLISON ON OCTOBER 4

Posted September 11, 2025

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JSJAO Sponsors Brad Mehldau, Christian McBride and Marcus Gilmore on April 13

Posted March 14, 2025

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JSJAO Sponsors Jahari Stampley on November 17

Posted October 24, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024 JSJA WINNERS!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024 JSJA WINNERS!

Posted October 1, 2024

Julius Rodriguez

JSJAO SPONSORS JULIUS RODRIGUEZ ON OCTOBER 6

Posted September 21, 2024

PHILIPPE LEVY-STAB

JSJAO SPONSORS KENNY BARRON TRIO ON MAY 4

Posted April 10, 2024

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JSJAO SPONSORS HIROMI WITH THE PUBLIQuartet ON APRIL 24

Posted April 3, 2024

John recorded decades of live and studio performances with a master’s touch. His legacy is vast, and I am in awe of the man and his work.

Cara Lieurance