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

John Damberg

Posted October 1, 2024

John Damberg

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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

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.