Jazz Forward Initiative, Inc.

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Jazz Forward Initiative, Inc. We provide jazz music via the Mo Jazz Music Festival and Jazz On Wheels program each year, for free.

We provide Free jazz music to surrounding communities, in the form of "The CapJazz" festival each year, and our "Jazz On Wheels" programs, placing jazz groups in elementary schools, exposing kids to a musical genre they might not ordinarily hear.

Just a sampling of what transpired at the 2026 Mo Jazz Music Festival. As previously mentioned, the weather was hot, bu...
10/01/2026

Just a sampling of what transpired at the 2026 Mo Jazz Music Festival. As previously mentioned, the weather was hot, but the music was hotter. Mark Lettieri Group.

The Mark Lettieri Group performs at Jazz Forward Initiative's 2026 ...

09/20/2026
Been trying to recover from a great Mo Jazz Music Festival this year. Here's one photo from last week's event. From th...
09/19/2026

Been trying to recover from a great Mo Jazz Music Festival this year. Here's one photo from last week's event. From the Mark Lettieri Group, bassist Wes Stephenson. There will be more . . .

Second on the agenda for the 2026 Mo Jazz is Chicago's own Hot Like Mars. Bringing funk, fusion, rock, and soul, they'...
09/01/2026

Second on the agenda for the 2026 Mo Jazz is Chicago's own Hot Like Mars. Bringing funk, fusion, rock, and soul, they'll get your heart going! Need proof? Hmmmm . . . How's this?

The countdown begins (better late than never)! Just 13 days until the 2026 Mo Jazz Music Festival. First up is the Ant...
08/31/2026

The countdown begins (better late than never)! Just 13 days until the 2026 Mo Jazz Music Festival. First up is the Antonio Foster Band from St. Louis. Sounds something like this. https://youtu.be/ZKbJo9C9AfA?si=hnHmER1Atnaqfglb Just a sample of his playing abilities! Saturday, September 12, doors at noon and music starts at 1:00 PM. Rose Music Hall. 1013 Park Avenue, Columbia, MO!

(Pianist) Antonio Foster - Mr. Magic Keys Solo / Terry Grohman On S...

Second group for the 2026 Mo Jazz Music Festival is Chicago's own Hot Like Mars! Good stuff, Maynard!! They start arou...
06/05/2026

Second group for the 2026 Mo Jazz Music Festival is Chicago's own Hot Like Mars! Good stuff, Maynard!! They start around 2:25 pm. Saturday, September 12 on the outdoor stage of Rose Music Hall, 1013 Park Avenue in Columbia, MO.

Taking the third slot of the 2026 Mo Jazz Music Festival is the one and only Tom Andes and his quartet. This will be To...
05/01/2026

Taking the third slot of the 2026 Mo Jazz Music Festival is the one and only Tom Andes and his quartet. This will be Tom's 20th performance at a Jazz Forward Initiative (JFI) Festival since 1992. His set will start around 3:40 pm. Expect many great original pieces. Saturday, September 12, 2026.

The Antonio Foster Quintet of St. Louis starts off the 2026 Mo Jazz Music Festival. His set begins at 1:00 pm on Rose M...
05/01/2026

The Antonio Foster Quintet of St. Louis starts off the 2026 Mo Jazz Music Festival. His set begins at 1:00 pm on Rose Music Hall's outdoor stage on Saturday, September 12, 1013 Park Ave. in Columbia, MO. Get ready for some great straight-ahead!

It's all good. Folks! The headliner for the 2026 Mo Jazz Music Festival is . . . . . . . . . . . . The Mark Lettieri G...
04/29/2026

It's all good. Folks! The headliner for the 2026 Mo Jazz Music Festival is . . . . . . . . . . . . The Mark Lettieri Group. Three-time Grammy winner Lettieri brings his quartet, featuring Wes Stephenson on bass, Jason "JT" Thomas on drums, Daniel Porter on keys, and guitarist Lettieri. Mo Jazz doors open at noon and the music starts at 1:00 pm. Lettieri's group should start around 5:15 pm. More info to come shortly. Saturday, September 12, 2026 on the outdoor stage of Rose Music Hall, 1013 Park Ave., Columbia, MO.

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