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| Jazz, blues and world music related links :: societies |
| Alabama (USA) blues project The Alabama Blues Project is an organization dedicated to the preservation of blues music as a traditional American art form |
| Atlanta (USA, GA) blues society The Atlanta Blues Society intends to preserve and promote the native art form of Blues music. To educate the public about the Blues from it's roots in slavery to the present |
| Baltimore (USA, MD) blues society The Baltimore Blues Society is an official non-profit corporation dedicated to the preservation of America's Native musical art form - the Blues |
| Bay Area (USA, CA) blues society The Bay Area Blues Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the perpetuation of Blues, Jazz and Gospel as an indigenous American art form |
| Birmingham (USA, AL) blues society The Magic City Blues Society is a non-profit organization to encourage the performances of the blues; to encourage the preservation of the blues etc. |
| Black Swamp (USA, Northwest OH & Southeast MI) blues society The Black Swamp Blues Society is a non-profit organization. Its Mission is to promote and preserve the Blues in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, creating more opportunities for fans to see quality national and local blues artists |
| Blues lovers of San Diego (USA, CA) Its aim is: to preserve and promote awareness and appreciation for The Blues - fundamental art form of American-born popular music, to foster San Diego's blues community etc. |
| Boise (USA, ID) blues society The Boise Blues Society is a nonprofit organization that depends on member dues, contributions, grants and volunteers to operate |
| Boston (USA, MA) blues society The BBS is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the blues with a strong emphasis on the New England blues scene |
| Breda (Netherlands) blues society Stichting Rhythm & Blues Breda, The Netherlands |
| Canberra (Australia) blues society CanberraRootsMusic.com is a web site dedicated to promoting roots music venues, gigs and musicians in the Canberra region |
| Capital Area (USA, MI) blues society CABS is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, promotion and enjoyment of, as well as education about, Blues music |
| Cascade blues association (USA, Portland, OR) The Cascade Blues Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of blues and roots music in the Great Northwest |
| Central Iowa (USA) blues society The Central Iowa Blues Society was incorporated as an non-profit organization in 1992 by 200 lovers of the blues who wanted to help to improve the blues scene in the Des Moines area |
| Central Pennsylvania (USA) blues society The Blues Society of Central Pennsylvania Inc. is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the preservation, promotion, support and enjoyment of the truly original American art form, the blues |
| Central Valley Blues Society News, Reviews Gigs etc. |
| Cincinnati (USA, OH) blues society The Cincy Blues Society (CBS) is a member-supported, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to promote and advance the culture and tradition of blues music as an original American art form |
| Colorado (USA) blues society The Colorado Blues Society leads the Blues in the Schools community service education program and sponsors shows to hook up performers and venues in Colorado |
| Connecticut (USA) blues society The Connecticut Blues Society is a non-profit organization, formed to support the community of blues fans and musicians in Connecticut |
| DC (USA) blues society Blues society of District Columbia |
| Daytona (USA, FL) blues society Blues society of Daytona |
| Denton (USA, TX) blues society They currently have a nonprofit corporation status from the State of Texas |
| Detroit (USA, MI) blues society The Detroit Blues Society (DBS) is a registered federal non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the blues tradition |
| Diamond State (USA, DE) blues society Formed in July of `97, its mission is simple: they're dedicated to the preservation and presentation of Blues Music |
| Downstate NY (USA) blues association Preserving the Blues in Lower NY Area Recognizing Blues as an American Art form by providing workshops and Educational programs in the area |
| East Coast blues society (Canada) The East Coast Blues Society is a not-for-profit organization. The mandate of the Society is to nurture and promote Blues Music throughout Atlantic Canada. |
| European blues association Based in the UK blues organisation |
| Frederick (USA, MD) blues society The Frederick Blues Society (FBS) was formed in 1999 as a non-profit organization based in Frederick Maryland |
| Houston (USA, TX) blues society The Houston Blues Society is dedicated to the study, research and preservation of the blues culture and music |
| Inland Northwest (USA, WA) blues society We are dedicated to the music we love, the Blues, and helping other music lovers discover and appreciate this genuine American art form |
| Irish blues challenge The Irish Blues Challenge is a competition for unsigned blues artists from Ireland |
| Italy blues society Italian blues organisations with events schedule |
| Kansas City (USA, MO) blues society Missouri region blues society |
| Kentuckiana blues society (USA, Louisville, KY) The Kentuckiana Blues Society was founded in 1988 and is dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and perpetuation of the Blues Tradition in all of its forms |
| Kentucky (USA) blues society The Kentucky Blues Society - Dedicated to preserving and promoting the great American tradition of blues music and culture in Kentucky |
| Lake of the Ozarks (USA, MO) blues society Missouri region blues society |
| Lee Delta Blues Club Based in the The Corner House, Coburg St. Cork Ireland Music every Thurs. Adm. Free Lee Delta Blues Festival held in Cork every June. Run by a group of volunteer Blues musicians and enthusiasts. |
| Long Island (USA, NY) blues society Long Island blues society |
| Manitoba (Canada) blues society Dedicated to promoting, and supporting the Blues in Manitoba |
| Minnesota (USA) blues Association Blues organisation of MN |
| Nashville (USA, TN) blues society of Music City Music City Blues Society is a non-profit educational organization formed in 1992 |
| Natchell (USA, VA) blues network The Natchel' Blues Network (NBN) is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to promoting the Blues as a true American art form |
| New England (USA, MA) blues society The New England Blues Society (NEBS) exists to create more opportunities for the musicians and let more people know what the blues is all about |
| New Jersey (USA) blues and jazz society The Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation (JSJBF) is a non-profit 501corporation whose mission is to Preserve, Promote, and Perpetuate Jazz and Blues in the northern New Jersey shore region through PERFORMANCE and EDUCATION |
| New Zealand blues society New Zealand blues organisation |
| North Central Florida (USA) blues society North Central Florida blues organisation |
| North-East Pennsylvania (USA) blues society The Northeast Pennsylvania Blues Society's objective is to create an educated awareness and appreciation for live blues and roots music as an art form and to encourage local aspiring artists' creativity in celebrating blues excellence |
| Oklahoma (USA) blues society The Oklahoma Blues Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of Blues music as an art form |
| Omaha (USA, NE) blues society Omaha blues organisation |
| Ottawa (Canada) blues society Ottawa blues organisation |
| Perth (Australia) blues club Perth blues organisation |
| Sacramento (USA, CA) blues society Sacramento blues organisation |
| San Antonio (USA, CA) blues society San Antonio Blues Society, Inc., a nonprofit corporation founded in October 1990 to promote and preserve BLUES MUSIC |
| San Luis (USA, CA) Obispo blues society The San Luis Obispo Blues Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the Central Coast with high quality Blues music performances at reasonable prices |
| South Australian blues society South Australian blues organisation |
| South Florida (USA) blues society Its purpose is to provide an outlet for Blues fans to enjoy, support and encourage, and spread the gospel of the Blues by promoting, teaching, and advancing the Blues through networking with fans and musicians, blues clubs, festivals and other venues, promoters and other organizations with the same goals in mind |
| Southern California (USA) blues society Incorporated as a non-profit public benefit corporation in 1982, The Southern California Blues Society is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to the perpetuation of the uniquely American music form - the Blues |
| Southern Nevada (USA) blues association SNBA is a non-profit organisation supporting blues music |
| Spain blues scene Spanish blues organisation |
| St. Louis (USA, CA) blues society Saint Louis blues organisation |
| Stockholm (Sweden) blues society A non-profit organisation based is Stockholm, Sweden |
| Suncoast blues society (USA, Tampa, Florida) Dedicated to upholding the traditions of the Blues... |
| Sydney (Australia) blues society The Sydney Blues Society was formed in 1992 by three Blues Enthusiast with the simple aim and objective of enjoying Blues music through organised regular Jams |
| The Crossroads (USA, IL) blues society The Crossroads Blues Society is recognized as the Musical Outreach Organization of the Year by the Rockford Area Music Industry for the year 2004-2005 |
| Tokyo (Japan) blues society A japanese blues organisation |
| Toronto (Canada) blues society The TBS now a provincially funded Art Service Organization |
| Tucson (USA, AZ) blues society The national-award-winning Tucson Blues Society, Inc. is a nonprofit volunteer-based organization formed in 1984 to educate about and promote awareness of blues music and culture in the community |
| Tulsa (USA, OK) blues society The purpose of the Blues Society of Tulsa is to promote and preserve the blues in Tulsa |
| United Jersey (USA, NJ) blues network The United Jersey Blues Network (UJBN) is a "not for profit" organization, focusing on advancement, education and promotion of Blues music in New Jersey. |
| Vicksburg (USA, MO) blues society The Vicksburg Blues Society was formed by Musicians For Musicians and Lovers of the Blues |
| Washington (USA) blues society State of Washington's blues organisation |
| West Michigan (USA) blues society The West Michigan Blues Society is a tax-exempt, Michigan non-profit corporation, organized in 1991 |
| Western New York (USA) blues society The Blues Society of W.N.Y. is a non-profit organization dedicated to unite, educate, promote and inform the Blues community of Western New York regarding Blues events, record Releases, club scenes, membership discounts from participating merchants, introductions to other Blues Societies around the country and Blues Festival listings and excursions |
| Western Pennsylvania (USA) blues society A Pennsylvania nonprofit organization serving Blues enthusiasts in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania, as well as Northern West Virginia and Eastern Ohio serving blues enthusiasts since June 2004 |
| Arizona Classic Jazz Society Sponsors festival each November along with monthly concerts. Calendar, membership, links. |
| Arkansas Jazz Heritage Foundation a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the general public about the historical significance of Arkansas' musical heritage. It sponsors jazz performances by musicians with Arkansas connections and educational clinics for high school and college musicians throughout the state. |
| Bristol (UK) jazz society Former Old Duke Jazz Society |
| Brookfield Jazz & Blues Appreciation Society Enthusiasts meet to enjoy music and swap recordings. Events are planned. |
| Cambridge Jazz Cooperative Programme and general information about weekly jazz workshops held in Cambridge, UK. |
| Clifford Brown Jazz Foundation Names of those awarded scholarships by the foundation, with links to audio files of recordings by the great trumpeter. |
| Clifford Brown Jazz Foundation Names of those awarded scholarships by the foundation, with links to audio files of recordings by the great trumpeter. |
| Columbus (USA, OH) jazz society A non-profit organization that exists solely for the benefit of enjoying the expression of live jazz and the education of its art form to its members and the general public |
| Creative Nation Music Presenting and recording unsigned Boston-based musicians and bands including Eric Hofbauer, Kakalla, and Pendulabellum. Profiles, gig schedules, audio file downloads, and merchandise. |
| Custom Entertainment Represents Tom Rust and many of the United Kingdom highly regarded Jazz talents. Located in London. |
| Deutch jazz society German jazz society |
| Dixieland Jazz Society Information about monthly concerts, annual festival, adult jazz camps, workshops, and membership. San Diego, California. |
| Fort Pierce (USA, FL) jazz and blues society Fort Pierce Jazz Society is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to foster a greater awareness and love for jazz by teaching and performing this great American art form in schools |
| Global Music Foundation Residential seminars, music workshops and events in different countries - for the sharing of knowledge, in an atmosphere of openess and friendliness embracing oral and written traditions from around the planet. |
| Gold Coast (USA, Ft. Lauderdale, FL) jazz society GCJS first began presenting concerts at the historic Riverside Hotel, located on the famous Las Olas Boulevard |
| Gulf (USA, FL) jazz society The Gulf Jazz Society (GJS), located in Panama City, FL, is an organization of jazz enthusiasts from all walks of life |
| Hartford (USA, CT) jazz society It now boasts over 700 members, and is the oldest continuously operating jazz society in the country |
| Indianapolis Jazz Foundation Non-profit group of club owners, musicians, educators and fans working to promote the local music scene and honor its history. List of Hall of Fame inductees, links to jazz venues. |
| Jazz Society of Oregon Based in Portland; sponsors jazz festivals and workshops, offers CD reviews in its Jazzscene Magazine, and a jazz calendar of events. |
| Jazz society of Wales A Cardiff based charity founded in 1978. The society actively promotes the development and appreciation of live jazz music, of all styles, through performance and education |
| Jazz world society An online jazz society |
| Jazzco Jazzco is a non-profit-making organisation promoting contemporary jazz in Northamptonshire. |
| Kingston (Canada) jazz society The Kingston Jazz Society is a non-profit charitable association of jazz lovers dedicated to the five p's: preservation, production, performance, promotion and perpetuation of this distinctly North American art form |
| Las Vegas (USA, NV) jazz society One of the Society's proudest feats is the establishment of the Nevada Jazz Orchestra, a dynamic band of top-notch musicians |
| Latin Jazz Network Online project dedicated to promoting Latin jazz music and artists. Contains news, reviews, events, interviews, and artists' profiles. |
| Le Steak at Fillmore East Jazz supper club located at 53 Pitt Street East, Windsor, ON 519-971-0457 |
| London (Canada) jazz society The London Jazz Society is a non-profit society based in London, Ontario Canada that promotes jazz music by presenting live concerts, jazz radio programs and promotional materials covering local, regional and international jazz related activities |
| Los Angeles (USA, CA) jazz society Dedicated to the American Art Form - Jazz, and its artists in the community |
| Louisville (USA, KY) jazz society Louisville Jazz Society (LJS) is a non-profit, all volunteer organization, supported by membership donations, dedicated to promoting jazz music, especially live jazz by local musicians |
| Madison (USA, WI) jazz society Madison Jazz Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting jazz music |
| New Jersey (USA) jazz society The New Jersey Jazz Society is dedicated to the performance, promotion and preservation of jazz |
| North Carolina Jazz Foundation Founded in 1993 by James Ketch and Gregg Gelb to promote jazz awareness in the state and present performances by the North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra. |
| North East Ohio (USA) jazz society North East Ohio jazz organisation |
| Pennsylvania (USA) jazz society The Pennsylvania Jazz Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, promotion and presentation of traditional and mainstream jazz music |
| Pensacola (USA, FL) jazz society JSOP is an organization of business and professional people, musicians, teachers, students and just plain listeners working together for the purpose of advancing jazz music |
| Perth (Australia) jazz society Founded in 1973 the Perth Jazz Society is a non-profit incorporated association. Its aims and objectives are to embolden the artist, enhance the artform and facilitate the performance |
| Pittsburgh (USA, PA) jazz society The Pittsburgh Jazz Society, a non-profit organization, established in 1987, is dedicated to the promotion, preservation and perpetuation of all jazz |
| Puget Sound Traditional Jazz Society PSTJS provides information on traditional jazz concerts, bands, musicians and radio shows in the Seattle area. The PSTJS also sponsors area events and CD compilations. |
| Regina (Canada) jazz society Regina jazz organisation |
| Rowan Blues and Jazz Society Rowan Blues and Jazz Society preserving, promoting and presenting blues and jazz music. Annual Festival every 2nd week-end in October in diwntown Salisbury NC |
| SEMJA - Southeastern Michigan Jazz Association SEMJA, supporting jazz and jazz education in SE Michigan. With monthly newsletter, local calendar, and reviews of concerts and recordings. |
| Sacramento (USA, CA) jazz society STJS is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of traditional jazz music |
| San Jose (USA, CA) jazz society Founded in 1986 by a small group of jazz devotees, the San Jose Jazz Society has become synonymous with excellence in performance and education |
| Santa Cruz (USA, CA) jazz society JSSCC was founded in May 2000 and received non-profit status in Nov 2000 |
| Saskatoon (Canada) jazz society The Saskatoon Jazz Society Is a Non Profit Organization Located in Saskatoon |
| Saskatoon Jazz Society Saskatoon (Canada) jazz society The Saskatoon Jazz Society Is a Non Profit Organization Located in Saskatoon |
| Sierra Jazz Society - Jazz Camp Jazz Camp in Grass Valley, California for all ages and levels, all instruments and voice. Taught by 10 experienced professional musicians with Bill Douglass, Artistic Director. July 12-16, Location: Nevada Union High School, Grass Valley, CA, cost $350. New this year: Junior Jazz Camp June 26 for ages 8-14. |
| Starr-Gennett Foundation Non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the musical legacy of the Gennett Record company, which recorded some of the earliest and most significant jazz records in the 1920s and 30s. |
| The Boogie-woogie Preservation Society UK-based organisation dedicated to the preservation of Boogie-Woogie piano playing. Features events, players and links to related sites. |
| The California Jazz Arts Society (CalJAS) The California Jazz Arts Society (CalJAS) is a Public The specific purpose of this nonprofit corporation is to preserve and promote jazz and other American art forms through public concerts, workshops and presentations. |
| The Heart of Carolina (USA) jazz society The Heart of Carolina Jazz Society, Incorporated is a non-profit corporation whose purpose is to foster, promote and increase public knowledge of jazz through educational actvities, including the encouragement and sponsorship of performances and instruction in the field of jazz in central North Carolina |
| Toledo (USA, OH) jazz society The Toledo Jazz Society strives to preserve and increase appreciation for America’s unique music form — Jazz |
| Toronto (Canada) classic jazz society A Toronto-based jazz organisation |
| Tri-State (USA) jazz society Traditional jazz in the Philly area |
| Tucson (USA, AZ) jazz society The Tucson Jazz Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and preserving America's original music - jazz |
| Twin Cities (USA) jazz society The Twin Cities Jazz Society (TCJS) is a non-profit, all volunteer organization, supported by membership donations, dedicated to promoting jazz music, especially live jazz by local musicians |
| Victoria (Canada) jazz society The Victoria Jazz Society is a professional arts organization committed to presenting the highest quality of jazz possible to our community, by presenting music in performance, with acclaimed musicians |
| West Michigan (USA) jazz society In March 1986 the West Michigan Jazz Society was organized with a goal to promote, preserve and perpetuate live jazz |
| Western North Carolina (USA) jazz society WNC Jazz Society, a not-for-profit organization, is dedicated to excellence in straight-ahead jazz, a distinctly American national treasure |
| Yukon (Canada) jazz society Established in 1994, Jazz on the Wing provides a unique northern venue for Canadian and international jazz artists |
| Alabama (USA) jazz and blues federation A non-profit jazz and blues organization of Alabama |
| New York (USA) blues and jazz society The New York Blues & Jazz Society is a not-for-profit, all-volunteer organization that exists through membership and donations |
| Prescott (USA, AZ) jazz and blues society The Prescott Jazz Society, Inc. is a nonprofit-membership organization founded by Paul Hutchinson in 1993 as the Prescott Jazz Club |
| Rowand (USA, NC) blues & jazz society The Rowan Blues and Jazz Society is dedicated to preserve, promote and emphasis on the music performed by musicians from the piedmont region of North Carolina |
| Sioux Falls (USA, SD) jazz and blues society It is the mission of the Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Society to increase the awareness of jazz and blues music in the Sioux Falls community and region, through musical events and education |
| Tennessee (USA) jazz and blues association Promoting Nashville's Jazz & Blues Community |
| Wyoming (USA) jazz and blues society The Society recognizes blues and jazz as being a true American heritage and seeks to educate and encourage, young and old to play and listen to blues and jazz |
| Blues, jazz & folk music society (USA, OH) They try to cover the Blues genre, as well as jazz, folk, reggae, zydeco, cajun and more and have fun doing it |
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