Living Jazz

Living Jazz

Performing Arts

Oakland, California 362 followers

Transforming Lives Through Music since 1984.

About us

Since 1984, Living Jazz has designed and launched unique music education and performance programs that instill confidence, responsibility and ambition in children; motivate people of all ages and backgrounds to reach their personal and creative potential; and unite diverse communities through their shared love of jazz and related genres. Our current programs include Jazz Camp West, Jam Camp West, “In the Name of Love”, the Annual Musical Tribute honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., The Living Jazz Children’s Project, and Jazz Search West. Living Jazz transforms lives through the music, spirit, and culture of jazz in the Bay Area community by educating students and artists of all ages and abilities.

Industry
Performing Arts
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Oakland, California
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1984
Specialties
Community, Camps, Dance, Concerts, Education, Music, Jazz, Hip Hop, Latin Jazz, Teaching, Family Programming, Mentorship, Bay Area, and Oakland

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Employees at Living Jazz

Updates

  • WE RAISED $8,253 for GIVING TUESDAY! 🐾 We are overwhelmed with gratitude for your generosity! Thanks to supporters like you, Living Jazz continues to thrive as a community where music transforms lives, fosters creativity, and brings people together. Great news: Phil Kat has been caught and revealed as BURGSY—Lyz Luke’s very own mischievous cat! 🐾 Missing his favorite cuddly buddy, Burgsy decided to stir up some antics to ensure Lyz stayed home for the holidays. While his escapades have added a playful twist to our season, they also spotlighted a very real need within our organization. In all seriousness, Living Jazz experienced a significant loss of gear—our beloved former Production Manager had lent us much of his personal equipment for our camps and productions, but this has now been taken back. Additionally, we need to repair or replace other essential items that are no longer functional. Read our full message here: https://lnkd.in/gf9BzP_i

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  • Phil Kat may be crafty, but our Living Jazz community is even more determined! 🐾 Let’s catch Phil Kat and reach our goal—donate today! While we’re having fun with this playful skit, the need to replace our gear is very real. Much of the equipment we’ve relied on was a loan and is no longer available for use. Your support helps us secure the recourses we need to ensure our programs continue uninterrupted. P.S. the mystery of Phil Kat is almost solved! Keep an eye out for updates and a surprise twist coming soon! 🐾 • • • #LivingJazz #GivingTuesday #PhilCat #CatMisChief #LJCP #JamCampWest #JazzCampWest #Oakland #fundraising #LivingJazz40

  • Help Us Catch Phil Kat! 🐾 Phil Kat has been keeping us on our toes, but thanks to your incredible support, we’re well on our way to turning this mischief into a triumph for Living Jazz! So far, we’ve raised $2,402 toward our $15,000 goal to replace essential gear and equipment for our programs. This community’s generosity and love for music inspire us every day—and we know we can reach the finish line with your help! As Phil Kat continues his cat-burglar antics, we remain determined to replace and upgrade the tools we need to provide transformative experiences through music and dance. Programs like the Living Jazz Children’s Project, Jazz Camp West, and Jam Camp West wouldn’t be possible without supporters like you. If you haven’t had a chance to join in yet, it’s not too late! Every dollar gets us closer to catching Phil Kat and ensuring Living Jazz can continue making a difference in the lives of thousands. 🎶 Click here to make a gift today: https://lnkd.in/g9Ww3Mzz Your support is the key to solving this mystery and amplifying the voices of musicians of all ages and abilities. With gratitude, The Living Jazz Team P.S. Catch up on the story so far and see how you’re helping us outwit Phil Kat on our social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn)!

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  • Phil Kat Strikes Again! 🐾 Phil Kat’s causing more trouble! This sneaky Cat Burglar has left us in a bind, and we need your help to raise $15,000 to replace our missing gear. Our essential equipment is at the heart of programs like the Living Jazz Children’s Project, Jazz Camp West, and Jam Camp West. These tools are what help us amplify voices, nurture creativity, and inspire people of all ages to express themselves through music and dance. All ‘kitten’ aside, we actually must replace a significant amount of gear that had been borrowed or damaged before our summer season of camps, and with your help we know we can reach our goal. Here’s the silver lining: with your support, we can turn this mischief into a chance to refresh our gear and keep the music alive! Together, we can ensure Living Jazz continues to make a difference for thousands in our community. Will you help us catch Phil Kat and replace our missing gear? #LivingJazz #GivingTuesday #PhilCat #CatMisChief #LJCP #JamCampWest #JazzCampWest #Oakland #fundraising #LivingJazz40

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  • We’ve Caught Phil Kat in the Act—Now We Need Your Help! 🐾 Looks like Phil Kat’s been up to no good! 🐾 We’ve uncovered security footage of him sneaking around the Living Jazz warehouse, and it’s not looking good for our missing gear. We need your help to catch Phil Kat and replace the music and sound equipment. He’s taken things like our soundboard, amplifiers, microphone cables and many other resources that allow us to produce our summer camp programs as well as to keep our in-school education programs running. Every gift you make will help us purchase and replenish the tools we need to bring music and joy to our community. Stay tuned—there are more clues to uncover, and we can’t solve this without you! Thank you for being part of the Living Jazz family and for helping us continue transforming lives through music. With gratitude, The Living Jazz Team P.S. Get ready for Giving Tuesday on December 3th—a purr-fect time to help us bring Phil Kat to justice and ensure music-making thrives for generations to come!

  • To All the Jazz Cats—Have a Purrrrfect Holiday 🍁 On behalf of all of us cats here at Living Jazz, we wish you a beautiful and reflective Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day. With so much division happening around the world, we at Living Jazz are grateful for our community and our ability to unite through the common ground that is the transformational power of music. Living Jazz thanks you for allowing us to be part of your lives. Wishing you and yours a holiday season rooted in love, The Staff and Board of Living Jazz

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    RESPECT—Let’s take a moment to find out what that means to Living Jazz. This has been a year of highs and lows for many of us, reminding us of the importance of resilience and respect for one another. As we celebrate 40 years, we are deeply grateful to the community that has fueled our journey. This milestone is a testament to four decades of bringing people together through music, equity, and cultural celebration. This year, respect is not just a theme but a reflection of our journey and the values that make our work possible. Learn more on our website! Find out what it means to us: https://lnkd.in/gEPgzqvC • • • #LivingJazz #Respect #ArethaFranklin #Oakland #BayAreaJazz #MLKTribute #NonProfit #Jazz #LivingJazz40 #LJCP #JamCampWest #JazzCampWest #BayAreaMusic

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    LIVING JAZZ PRESENTS In the Name of Love: Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Featuring the Music of ARETHA FRANKLIN Kev Choice, Music Director Awesöme Orchestra Collective ∙ Bryan Dyer ∙ Chika Di ∙ Dee Dee Simon ∙ Destiny Muhammad ∙ Howard Wiley Band ∙ Kev Choice ∙ Oaktown Jazz Workshops ∙ RyanNicole ∙ SFJAZZ High School All Stars & Alumni ∙ SōLauren Saturday, January 18, 2025 | Doors 6PM ∙ Show 7PM Paramount Theatre, Oakland About the Event Oakland’s largest civic and cultural event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., returns to the Paramount Theatre for its 21st anniversary. In the Name of Love, a powerful celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision and legacy through the iconic music of Aretha Franklin. Living Jazz presents Oakland’s largest civic and cultural event, returning to the historic Paramount Theatre for its 21st anniversary on January 18, 2025. Music Director Kev Choice leads an Oakland-based lineup featuring talents like America's Got Talent finalist Dee Dee Simon, CHIKA DI, SōLauren, Destiny Muhammad, Howard Wiley’s Band, and the Awesöme Orchestra Collective. Experience original arrangements and performances by the SFJAZZ High School All-Stars & Alumni and the Living Jazz Children’s Project Choir. We will also be presenting the 2025 Oakland Citizen Humanitarian Award to Andrew Park, Executive Director of Trybe. Last year’s sold out event was a soul-nourishing tribute to Oakland’s artistic community, and this year promises to be even more unforgettable. Respect the legacy and witness the rising talent of the Bay Area as we come together in celebration. Hosted by RyanNicole, this is an evening you won’t want to miss! • • • #LivingJazz #MLKTribute #InTheNameOfLove #Oakland #KevChoice #Trybe #Oakland #OaklandRoots #MLK #LivingJazz40 #DeeDeeSimon #AGT #ChikaDi #HBO #Euphoria #SoLauren #DestinyMuhammad #HowardWileyBand #AwesomeOrchestra #SFJAZZ #LJCP #RyanNicole #AndrewPark #ParamountTheatre

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