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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 September 11, 2022
Sunset over Lake Michigan, Fall in South Haven, and Jazz – John Stites Jazz Awards is excited to share an invitation to the South Haven Jazz Festival. The South Haven Jazz Festival won a 2021 JSJA award which enabled them to bring jazz trumpeter and Concord Recording artist Wayne Bergeron to the Festival. Bergeron played with the legendary Maynard Ferguson for many years. The Festival is free and will take place September 16-17. Friday’s events begin at 5:30 pm and Saturday’s start at 4:30 pm.
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.