Programs and Assets

SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1970, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation has strived to teach, build, and celebrate the culture of New Orleans and Louisiana and to ensure that our unique legacy lives on in the eyes, hands, and voices of our communities. The Jazz & Heritage Foundation is the non-profit organization that owns the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell. The Foundation uses the proceeds from the festival, plus other raised funds, for year-round programs in the areas of education, economic development and cultural enrichment. To learn about all the work we do, please visit www.jazzandheritage.org

serves, and protects the records of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, including its assets and programs. These materials are used to support the mission of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation to promote, preserve, perpetuate, and encourage the music, culture, and heritage of communities in Louisiana. The Archive is open to the public by appointment. For more information, please contact the Jazz & Heritage Foundation Archive by calling (504) 558-6138 or email archive@jazzandheritage.org or visit www.jazzandheritagearchive.org

THE DON “MOOSE” JAMISON HERITAGE SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Since 1990, the Don “Moose” Jamison Heritage School of Music, a free after school program, which serves hundreds of students each week, from beginners aged 8 years old to advanced students aged 18 with in-depth music training, ensemble playing and music theory throughout the school year and summer school taught by some of the best musicians in New Orleans. The program also has classes in audio and studio recording, and vocal classes at four local New Orleans Recreation centers in the city. Kids are accepted into the program at the beginning of school semesters. Learn more at www.heritageschoolofmusic.com

CLASS GOT BRASS

The Jazz & Heritage Foundation started the Class Got Brass contest in 2012 to provide additional funding for music education in middle and high schools and to promote New Orleans’ famous second line and brass bands cultural traditions. Winning bands receive prizes in the form of a grant check that may be redeemed for instruments, instrument repair, sheet music or other supplies or services to support the needs of schools’ music programs. Since the program was conceived, more than a half a million dollars have been provided to directly support music programs in Louisiana schools. Learn more at www.classgotbrass.com

JAZZ & HERITAGE MUSIC RELIEF FUND

In March of 2020, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation established the Jazz & Heritage Music Relief Fund – a statewide relief fund to support Louisiana musicians who have lost income amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In the last two years the Jazz & Heritage Foundation has been able to provide relief funds of more than $2 million dollars supporting thousands of musicians, music industry gig workers, Black Masking Indians and other indigenous cultural practitioners. Learn more at www.jazzandheritagerelief.com

JAZZ & HERITAGE CONCERT SERIES

The Foundation presents dozens of concerts throughout the year as part of the Jazz & Heritage Concert Series – showcasing Louisiana talent. Housed at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center –a fullyrenovated, historic Tremé building—the Jazz & Heritage Concert Series highlights local favorites and visiting artists. Concerts are streamed for anyone in the world via the website, jazzandheritage. org/live, the Foundation Facebook page and Youtube.

FOUNDATION FESTIVALS

Come and enjoy free Foundation Festivals throughout the year to see amazing New Orleans and national performers with amazing food and crafts in small settings! These include; the Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival in March, the Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival in October and the Congo Square Rhythms /Tremé Creole Gumbo Festivals in November.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANTS

Since 1979, the Jazz & Heritage Foundation has invested proceeds from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell directly into Louisiana communities. Through Community Partnership grants, the Foundation funds mission-aligned projects in music and arts education, documentation of Louisiana cultural traditions, and presentation of local artists and performers. Over the last ten years, over $10 million has been awarded in Community Partnership Grants. In 2021, 93% of applicants were funded with awards of up to $5,000. Learn more at www.communitypartnershipgrants.org

CATAPULT FUND

The Catapult Fund supports Louisiana small businesses in the cultural industries with entrepreneurship training along with the opportunity to receive seed funding from the Foundation. This dynamic and interactive training is designed to assist entrepreneurs in developing and accessing growth opportunities to take their businesses to the next level of success. Topics are designed to provide the information and skill sets to survive and thrive in the evolving marketing and economic environment. Each participant is matched with a business advisor who will provide additional guidance, assistance, and encouragement during and beyond the program at no charge. Those who

PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION INCLUDE:

THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY SHELL

Jazz Fest is one of the premier festivals in the world and a signature cultural event for its home city, rivaling Mardi Gras as one of New Orleans’ calling cards to the world.

THE GEORGE AND JOYCE WEIN JAZZ & HERITAGE CENTER

Located in the Tremé neighborhood, this 13,500-square-foot building is a state-of-the-art education and community center with seven classrooms and a 190-seat auditorium, all equipped with the latest in digital media technology. The Center serves as the first permanent home of our main education program, the Don “Moose” Jamison Heritage School of Music, which services hundreds of students a week, plus many other activities – such as free community jazz concerts, the Sync Up Conference, workshops, and many other educational and community programs.

JAZZ & HERITAGE RADIO: WWOZ 90.7 FM

Now more than ever, WWOZ’s signal is our spirit. The station’s beloved show hosts mix a potent cocktail of Louisiana sounds — from the oldest to the latest. What they spin fills the airwaves of the Crescent City and reaches a global audience via the Web. Community radio in the truest sense, WWOZ is the heartbeat of New Orleans. Learn more at www.wwoz.org

NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FOUNDATION ARCHIVE

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive identifies, collects, pre-