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                           Welcome to Central                          Delaware JAZZ!

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Central Delaware JAZZ! is more than a performance series, it is a movement rooted in sound, culture, and connection. We are a fiscally-sponsored nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the cultural landscape of Central Delaware through the vibrant legacy of Jazz.

Whether traditional, contemporary, latin, smooth, or fusion, Jazz is a dynamic, evolving art form with deep roots and a global reach. It is music that tells stories, stirs emotion, builds bridges, and transforms lives. At Central Delaware JAZZ!, we harness that power to bring people together across generations, backgrounds, and communities.

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Our Mission

Central Delaware JAZZ! celebrates the essence of jazz, its rhythm, roots, and creative spirit, through live performance, education, and community connection. We strive to ignite a vibrant jazz culture in Central Delaware by bringing artists and audiences together through artistic expression, shared experience, and the transformative power of this living art form.

 

What We Do

We offer year-round programming designed to cultivate community, inspire learning, and elevate the arts:

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Live Performances & Events

- Sunday Jazz Jams 
- Seasonal Concerts & Festivals
- Curated Artist Showcases
- Venue partnerships throughout Dover and Central Delaware

These performances feature a mix of established, local, regional, and emerging artists across a range of jazz styles that create experiences that are both rooted and fresh.

 

Education & Youth Engagement

We believe that jazz belongs to everyone—especially the next generation. That is why we:
- Partner with universities and schools for in-school jazz performances, assemblies, and hands-on workshops
- Offer masterclasses, mentorships, and student showcases
- Engage young people through improvisation, rhythm, and storytelling rooted in jazz tradition
 

Community Connection

We bring jazz to the community—not just on stage but through outreach, cultural dialogue, and collaborative programs with:
- Local nonprofits and cultural organizations
- Senior centers, libraries, and public spaces
- Faith communities and civic events
- Grassroots initiatives focused on inclusion and the arts

 

Who We Serve

We proudly serve the full spectrum of Central Delaware:
- Jazz lovers and newcomers alike
- Youth and educators
- Seniors, families, and working adults
- Local musicians and culture-bearers

Whether you’re a lifelong listener, a curious student, or someone seeking meaningful cultural connection, we welcome you.

 

Why It Matters

Jazz is not just America's classical music, it is a multicultural, improvisational art form that encourages freedom, listening, and innovation. In times of uncertainty, jazz teaches us to adapt. In moments of division, jazz helps us find harmony. It offers joy, depth, and an open door.

Through the power of jazz, we build community, thereby creating a more connected, inspired, and culturally vibrant Central Delaware.​