As we have now concluded another successful season of Jazz on the Porch at Talon Winery, we want to say thanks to all the loyal fans who attended our 6 concerts this season. It was another great season with a huge number of attenders at each concert. We also thank each the bands who played for us and we look forward to another fantastic lineup and another wonderful season in 2022. Thanks again!!
On Friday, November 19, JAF will help present live Jazz at the Lexington downtown public library as part of the LexArts Gallery Hop. Threo, comprised of Keith McCutchen (keyboard), Tom Covello (contrabass) and Dave McWhorter (drums) will be playing in the library atrium from 5-8pm. Hope you can drop by the library for a fun night of Jazz and art in downtown Lexington.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the governor’s mandate that there not be any gatherings of more than 10 in phase one and only 50 in phase two, both the Jazz: Live at the Library and the Jazz on the Porch concert series have been postponed until further notice. Please check back for further updates.
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the annual Jazz on the Porch concert series at Talon Winery has been postponed until Sunday, June 28th rather than beginning the last Sunday of May. This means that we will have 2 JOP concerts in August to make up for the delay. Check the Jazz on the Porch page for concert dates.
Unfortunately, the May 14th Jazz: Live at the Library! concert has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The April 12th Jazz Live at the Library show has been cancelled due to the closure of the Lexington Public Library because of the corona-virus. Also, the International Jazz Day concert scheduled for April 30th has been cancelled. We will keep you informed concerning the status of future Jazz Live at the Library shows. Thank you.
The March 19, 2020 JAF Board Meeting has been postponed indefinitely due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The meeting will be rescheduled for a later date by the Executive Committee.
The JAF 2019 Budget to Actual results and the 2020 Approved Budget have been added to the website on the Documents page. Click the appropriate button to view the PDF of these budgets.
The next Board Meeting of The Jazz Arts Foundation will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at the Eastside Library Branch, 3000 Blake James Dr, Lexington , KY 40509 at 6PM in the small meeting room on the second floor.
Your Officers for 2020 have been elected and are: President – Dave Birdwhistell Vice President – Teresa Tope Secretary – Ron E. Allen Treasurer – Ponice Cruse Executive Committee Director Member – Terry Buckner
The Jazz Arts Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit, educational organization whose mission is “to enhance the awareness of Jazz as a performing art.” Since its establishment in 1989, the Foundation has published newsletters, coordinated jazz calendars, awarded educational scholarships and sponsored many jazz events and performances.
