Tucson Jazz Music Foundation

06/04/2026

Tucson Jazz Institute summer classes begin TOMORROW!

Tucson Jazz Institute SUMMER PROGRAM begins June 4 and culminates with a performance on July 8, 2026. TWO DAYS A WEEK - Mondays & Thursdays: 9 am-noon Middle Schools, noon-3pm High Schools. For more information and audition information, call 520-971-6694 or email [email protected].

For scholarship applications through the Tucson Jazz Music Foundation, download (English & Spanish) here: https://tjmfdn.org/scholarships/

05/26/2026

RIP

The legendary jazz saxophonist, who revolutionized the art of improvisation, died Monday at his home in Woodstock, N.Y.

05/22/2026

Ashley Kahn’s appearance at The Century Room is sponsored by the Tucson Jazz Music Foundation. More MILES!

05/18/2026

EXCITING NEWS! The Tucson Jazz Music Foundation made a $6000 Gift to the PIMA FOUNDATION on May 14, 2026, to fund the new Pima Community College JAZZ MUSIC FUND (created May 4, 2026). Five students in the PCC Jazz Band donated $3000 and we matched 100%. The Hillman Family Foundation will match our gift 50% for a total fund balance of $9000!!!! Funds will be used to provide student awards, invite guest clinicians, and purchase music instruments and related equipment. We see a new DRUM SET in their future!

We'll be presenting the initial donors with certificates Monday, May 18, 2026, at The Century Room. The Pima Community College JAZZ BIG BAND directed by Scott Black will be performing at 6:30 pm. JOIN US in this semester-end public concert.

8 pm Century Jazz Orchestra performs with these PCC Jazz Musicians joining in: Billy Rubasch, J J Johnston, Ken Jones, Carl McCurry, Mitchell Barber, Apollo Torres (TJI alum)

To purchase tickets, visit https://dice.fm/event/l85p6w-big-band-bash-pima-community-college-big-band-century-jazz-orchestra-18th-may-the-century-room-tucson-tickets?_branch_match_id=1014948989518759417&utm_medium=partners_api&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXz8nMy9ZLyUxO1UvL1Q%2BwMDIzMzUxTDQxTrWvK0pNSy0qysxLj08qyi8vTi2ydc4oys9NBQCrMRn1OwAAAA%3D%3D

05/15/2026

The Tucson Jazz Music Foundation is happy to provide scholarships to those experiencing financial difficulties for the Tucson Jazz Institute Summer Program. You can find applications in English & Spanish on our website to download.

If you have questions, feel free to email [email protected] or [email protected]. You may also call Scott Black at 520-971-6694 for more information about TJI's Summer Program and the scholarship application process.

Tucson Jazz Institute SUMMER PROGRAM begins June 4 and culminates with a performance on July 8, 2026. TWO DAYS A WEEK - Mondays & Thursdays: 9 am-noon Middle Schools, noon-3pm High Schools. For more information and audition information, call 520-971-6694 or email [email protected].

For scholarship applications through the Tucson Jazz Music Foundation, download (English & Spanish) here: https://tjmfdn.org/scholarships/

05/13/2026

Wonderful captures by Leah Simmers of International Jazz Day 2026 on the Hotel Congress Plaza - April 30th. Celebrating with the rest of the world!

05/13/2026

TJI COMBO CONCERT TODAY - Wednesday, May 13, 6 pm - Sheraton Tucson Hotel & Suites on Grant!

05/11/2026

Each year, seniors in the UA School of Theatre, Film & Television program make films as part of their thesis projects and present them at the annual “I Dream in Widescreen” showcase. The event is considered a launchpad for many of these filmmakers, who often go on to submit to film festivals. Read this week’s cover story at tucsonweekly.com/cinema/cin/telling-their-stories-senior-film-students-present-annual-i-dream-in-widescreen-event.

09/03/2025

Tucson Jazz Institute alums headline at The Century Room this week - each bringing a ‘special’ performance for YOU!

You can purchase tickets here:

https://dice.fm/venue/the-century-room-9x67?lng=en-US