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

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

Apply for a 2025 John Stites Jazz Award February 15!

Latest JSJA News

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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

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JSJAO SPONSORS JULIUS RODRIGUEZ ON OCTOBER 6

Posted September 21, 2024

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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

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Congratulations To The 2023 Cycle 2 JSJA Winners!

Posted January 18, 2024

KNAC to Restore Piano

JSJAO Presents Check to KNAC to Restore Piano

Posted November 18, 2023

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JSJAO Sponsors Sean Mason Trio on February 11

Posted November 9, 2023

JSJAO Sponsors Edmar Castañeda Quartet on October 25

Posted October 16, 2023

John loved music with all his heart and was the ideal recording engineer – a profession into which he poured all his considerable talents and artistry.

Dan Gustin