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Honoring the memory of John Stites and his passion for jazz music
Honoring the memory of John Stites and his passion for jazz music
Posted March 15, 2022
Pictured (from left): Jessica Mallow Gulley, KSO Executive Director; Tom Knific; Larry Brown, South Haven Jazz Festival; and Dann Sytsma, KNAC Director.
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 and established professional jazz musicians, as well as personal development projects which enhance their career opportunities.