The Southern Minnesota Jazz Society is committed to promoting the art of jazz music in Southern Minnesota by providing a welcoming and inclusive community for jazz musicians, enthusiasts, and supporters.

 

Our mission is to preserve the rich history of jazz music while also cultivating a vibrant and dynamic jazz scene that reflects the diverse cultural and artistic traditions of Southern Minnesota.

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We strive to achieve our mission by:

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• Creating opportunities for jazz musicians to perform and collaborate with one another, as well as with musicians from other genres and cultural backgrounds.

• Hosting concerts, festivals, and other events that showcase the best local, national, and international jazz talent.

• Providing educational programs and resources that help aspiring musicians develop their skills and deepen their knowledge of jazz history and theory.

• Supporting initiatives that promote jazz music as an important cultural and artistic form, and advocating for increased access to jazz education and performance opportunities in our community.

• Celebrating the contributions of African American jazz musicians to the development of the genre and recognizing the ongoing importance of jazz as a vehicle for social and political expression.

 

Through these efforts, our Jazz Society seeks to enrich the cultural life of Southern Minnesota and foster a greater appreciation for the beauty, complexity, and enduring significance of jazz music.