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

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

Congratulations to the 2025 JSJA Winners

Crediting Requirements

Recipients of any John Stites Jazz Awards are encouraged to include our logo on all print and digital materials related to the funded concert/project. The approved logo treatments can be download from the link below:

Download JSJA Logos

In addition, please use the following credit lines (based on the type of award received):

“This engagement is supported by a John Stites Jazz Event Award/John Stites Artistic Development Award.”

Please include the logos and credit line in the following:

JSJA approves the use of the logos only in the following:

If you have any questions on the logos or crediting requirements, please feel free to contact us!

John was kind and patient with great attention to details. He loved good music of all sorts...

Joel Mabus

The John Stites Jazz Awards (JSJA) are funded by the John Stites Jazz Artist Organization.

The organization funds advanced studies for emerging jazz musicians, as well as personal development projects which enhance their career opportunities.