The Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation (JSJBF) is a non-profit 501.c.3 corporation whose mission is to Preserve, Promote, and Perpetuate Jazz and Blues in the northern New Jersey shore region through PERFORMANCE and EDUCATION. JSJBF is managed by the Foundation Manager, who reports to the Board of Trustees. The organization has a rapidly growing membership base of over 300 members which includes PERFORMING members (the bands) and SUPPORTING members (individual and family members), and SPONSORS. Performing Members are given opportunities to perform in JSJBF produced and managed events, as well opportunities that come to us through performance venues, producers and agents (the organization takes no additional fees for this support). Supporting Members receive JSJBF publications, discounts and may actively support the organization through membership in its Committees and through Volunteer service. Our Organizational Programs include: FESTIVALS, FUNDRAISERS, and CONCERT SERIES, such as the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Festival, Harpin' Help, and Reckless Steamy Nights. MUSICIAN SUPPORT Program for Performing members Online CALENDAR OF EVENTS of Performing member events Annual college SCHOLARSHIP for aspiring music students Jazz'n'Blues IN THE SCHOOLS Educational Jazz and Blues program for K-12 students Online Bulletin Board and Classified Ads for all members