6200 

students

Jazz Empowers currently serves 6200 students in its jazz programs.

 

1050+

Instruments

Since our founding in 2014 we have given over 1,050 instruments to our partner schools.

 

290

schools

Jazz Empowers currently helps start and support jazz programs at 290 underserved schools.

Jazz Empowers Advisory Board

Miguel Zenón

Miguel Zenón

Jeff Coffin

Jeff Coffin

Terell Stafford

Terell Stafford

Dave Douglas

Dave Douglas

Bob Mintzer

Bob Mintzer

Ted Nash

Ted Nash

Jon Irabagon

Jon Irabagon

Michael Dease

Michael Dease

Lakecia Benjamin

Lakecia Benjamin

Allison Miller

Allison Miller

I get to make music I never thought that I would be able to make.
— Tyler, Jazz Empowers Bass Student
 
 
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Our Work At Jazz Empowers Is Supported By The Following Foundations and Corporations

 
 
 

Get Involved

Get involved with our work today! Below are some ways that you can partner with us to make sure that all students in America have access to a high quality jazz education.

 

Shop

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Instrument Donations

Have an instrument sitting around that you haven't played in a long time?  Help pass on the gift of music by donating your instrument to students who are not able to afford their own.  

Make a Donation

Donate today to help us provide private lessons, clinics, and equipment to all of the amazing students in our programs