A Letter From Our President The love of America’s music started at an early age for me. Maybe it was from watching old black and white films as kid that featured Glenn Miller and his big band or the boys from the Rat Pack. Maybe it was hearing Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue for the…
Promoting America's Music for Future Generations Founded in 1992 and based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Jazz Arts of the Mountainwest (JAM) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the enjoyment of Jazz. At JAM, we believe that Jazz is America’s music, indigenous to this great country yet comprised of the diversity and global influence…
Jazz Arts of the Mountainwest is proud to partner with the following organizations to support and promote the continued enjoyment of America’s music throughout Salt Lake City and Utah. Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts & Parks George S. and Delores Dore Eccles Foundation Excellence in the Community Salt Lake City
Why We Do What We Do The Mission of Jazz Arts of the Mountainwest (“JAM”) is to foster live performance and enjoyment of America’s music. JAM is committed to music education in schools, colleges and universities, as well as education of the general public to ensure that the rich heritage of jazz and related American…