Mission Statement

The California Jazz Foundation is a nonprofit, charitable organization formed to provide assistance to musicians and to others in need who have made substantial contributions to America's only indigenous art form - JAZZ.

The people we have helped say it best:

"Two thumbs up for the California Jazz Foundation! You are angels  that lifted me on your wings when I needed help the most. You really care. Thanks again, and God bless the work you do."
 

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"I am so very grateful there are programs of support in times of crisis, like the California Jazz Foundation. We always offer our art form freely and with great joy. To be uplifted in our time of need is a true blessing. Thank you for being there for us!"

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“Thank you so much for the generous contribution you gave to me. I appreciate your help --- it really saved my life. Best regards and a million thanks.”

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"I am sincerely and deeply grateful to the California Jazz Foundation for your efforts to ensure the longevity of jazz as an American art form by providing invaluable resources and services to the artists of that community.”"The Jazz Foundation of America referred me to the California Jazz Foundation. CJF made a payment to my dentist that allowed me to continue working. I don’t know what I would have done without the assistance of these two organizations.”
 

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“My life was out of balance and I was about to lose my home. Miraculously, The California Jazz Foundation was there for me in my time of need.”

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"Sometimes in life, you don't always know the changes --- but CJF was there to see me through!"
 

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“Thank you for your heartfelt concern for my well-being. There was a time not long ago, when I felt no one cared anymore. Today, I feel a sense of renewed confidence in this changing world. There are people who care! Thank you Edythe, Sue, Jeffrey, Brian and Dr. Goldrich for caring about jazz and the musicians that strive to keep the music alive. Helping me smile, means so much as a vocalist. I am forever grateful that your organization was there for me. I'll be there for you."

- Dante Chambers

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“After I was assaulted while working at a local venue, CJF provided me with medical referrals so I could be tested. They also paid for my hearing aid. I am eternally grateful to The California Jazz Foundation.”

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“The California Jazz Foundation is so vital. I had been off the scene for awhile, due to personal reasons. But mainly, I had been taking care of my mother, who was my first music teacher. During the last five years, my work and performance opportunities were limited. I was financially exhausted. The foundation made it possible for me to stabilize my life at a time when I was in need.

Thank you, CJF, my career is back!"

- Azar Lawrence

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