Sitting at the top of the San Francisco Bay Area, the Napa Valley claims a rich heritage of jazz music. Live performances thrive, special venues attract appreciative audiences, and educators pass on their special brand of traditional and contemporary jazz knowledge. Great food, great wine, and great JAZZ - it doesn't get much better than that. The Napa Valley Jazz Society (NVJS) supports the art o
f jazz in the Napa Valley through events, education and community outreach, in collaboration with arts organizations throughout the Bay Area. The NVJS endeavors to lead the way, making jazz more widely available up and down the Napa Valley, cultivating audiences, and encouraging participation in this exciting art form. We believe the performing arts are an essential ingredient in the quality of life in our community, and jazz music, with its rich heritage and continued evolution, deserves an important place in the local performing arts scene. As a not-for-profit (501c3), the NVJS exists for the good of the community, and is committed to the highest standards of professionalism, scholarship, collaboration, inclusiveness, and enjoyment. Your participation is not only welcomed, it is encouraged. Become a member of the Napa Valley Jazz Society, attend our events, and support JAZZ.
