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

Matthew Whitaker

Posted September 23, 2021

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, honoring the memory of John Stites and his passion for jazz music.

The organization funds:

Advanced studies for emerging and established professional jazz musicians
Concerts, competitions and projects that expand jazz audiences and the appreciation of jazz in or near communities in the Midwest