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

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Posted March 15, 2022

Benje Daneman, The Gibran Project (left) with Tom Knific

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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

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.