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Dedicated to the performance, promotion, and preservation of traditional jazz.

11/03/2026

Ramona Baker’s apartment has burnt down, leaving her homeless. She is staying with friends for a short period while looking for a new home, but is dealing with devastating loss as a result of the fire.
Ramona is a ragtime pianist, historian and tour guide who has been working very hard to survive in NYC. Please donate to help keep her on her feet as she searches for a new home, to help with rental application fees and a new deposit, and to help her replace any items that were destroyed in the fire.
Link to donate in our bio.

11/03/2026

https://gofund.me/d533d8654

Ramona Baker’s apartment has burnt down, leaving her homele… South Bay Trad Jazz Preservation Society needs your support for Help Ramona Baker Recover Financially after Fire

11/03/2026

10/08/2026

You don’t want to miss this Jazz Age celebration of Duke Ellington!

Jazz Age Ellingtonia: 1924-1932

DUKE ELLINGTON, although born in Washington D.C., rose to prominence in New York during the Jazz Age via nightclub performances, recordings, and radio broadcasts. This early, exciting period in maestro’s career and revered by fans and historians for the unique, textured music that also captures the spirit of the time. Some of Ellington’s most famous themes including The
Mooche and Mood Indigo date from this period

10/07/2026

COLIN HANCOCK is a two-time Grammy nominated jazz historian, writer, and multi-instrumentalist born in Buda, Texas and based in New York, New York. His widely recognized expertise in early 20th century American jazz styles and techniques as well as his proficiency on a number of instruments has already helped ensure his place in the history of this great music. After mentorship in the Austin area among some of the biggest names in the traditional jazz world, he attended Cornell University.
His approach to classic jazz material not only embodies a deep degree of authenticity but reflects and considers the African-American cultural experience. Hancock often seeks out projects which celebrate the obscure, even while he maintains unwavering appreciation for the marquee names in this music’s history. He is currently head of Arts and Repertoire for Turtle Bay Records in New York.

10/07/2026

Nick Rossi’s Jazzopater’s will play an all Jazz Age Era Ellington show at the San Jose Women’s Club on Saturday, Oct 10th, 7-10pm, at our Masquerade Ball! Don’t wait, get your tickets now!

10/06/2026

We’re counting down! San Jose, this is your rare chance to hear the Jazz Age era of Ellington, performed by Nick Rossi’s Jazzopaters! Our masquerade ball will be an elegant evening of jazz and fashion. Do not miss it!

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10/06/2026

Masks, hats and other spirited embellishments are great accessories to top off your outfit for our masquerade ball 🎭 (and of course, themed flair is admired; not required!)

What will you wear? 👻🕷🕸

Who: South Bay Trad Jazz featuring Nick Rossi's Jazzopaters
What: 1920’s/30's themed masquerade ball
When: 10/10/26 7-10 pm
Where: San Jose Woman's Club, in San Jose CA

Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/masquerade-ball-with-nick-rossis-jazzopaters-tickets-1999055181862

05/12/2026

Join us August 20th, 7 - 10 pm at the beautiful Corintian Ballroom in San Jose CA!

Have you ever dreamed of attending one of those fabulous nightclubs that you see in the classic movies? Here is your chance! You will walk up the red carpet, through the marble columns, and into a magnificent ballroom built in 1924. The sweet sounds of the orchestra will fill the room, as glittering gowns and shining shoes glide across the dance floor. You will visit the beautiful bar, and then take your seat as the floor show begins. In true 1930s Hollywood fashion, a parade of musical stars from the bay area firmament will sparkle on the stage. This is a night to remember… one that you absolutely do not want to miss.

A limited amount of VIP dinner tickets and private booths are available.

Musical artists to be featured for this event include Heidi Evelyn’s Jazz Sophisticates Dance Orchestra, Nick Rossi’s Jazzopaters, Mikiya Matsuda’s Alcatraz Islanders, and more!

Address

375 N Pastoria Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA
94085

Website

https://southbaytraditionaljazz.org/, https://gofund.me/5ff5e0b38

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