15th Annual JAMM Tribute

Honoring: Al and Beth Cafagna
Sunday, April 21, 2024, 2:00 PM
The Urban Beat, 1213 Turner St. Old Town Lansing

Featuring: • The JAMM Scholarship Band • Arlene McDaniel/Jon Gewirtz/Ed Fedewa • Sunny Wilkinson/Ron Newman • Tiffany Gridiron • Randy (Uncle G) Gilespie • Carl Cafagna/Shannon Wade/Arlene McDaniel/Ian LeVine and more…

Doors Open: 1:30 pm 
Guaranteed reserved seating is determined by the ticket purchased date and sequence. 

For additional information contact: hatchepq@comcast.net 


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ABOUT THE HONOREES

Al and Beth Cafagna

Al and Beth Cafagna are the founders of the Summer Solstice Jazz Festival (SSJF) and founding members of JAMM.  They have worked tirelessly to help make the SSJF what it is today.  

They supported the festival financially and served on its Advisory Board from its inception in 2012. The Founder’s Stage of the festival has been named in their honor.

Al and Beth were also founding members of JAMM.  They have served on the Board of Directors since the beginning and Beth continues to serve on the Board.

Al is receiving this award posthumously because he, sadly, died in 2022.  Beth continues to pursue their efforts in support of SSJF, JAMM, and the preservation of live jazz performances.

14th Annual JAMM Tribute & Livestream was a huge success!

CONGRATULATIONS TO MIKE EYIA and LINDA VAIL for being chosen as the 2023 JAMM HONOREES.

Mike’s significant contribution to Jazz in Mid-Michigan:

Orquesta Ritmo Band Leader, Lansing’s personal Cuban/Latin-music connection,

Founding Member of JAMM, Former Board Member, Volunteer, has played with every single musician in Mid-Michigan, has provided countless hours of great singing, guitar and bongo playing for all us us to dance and be merry!

Linda’s significant contribution to JAMM:

JAMM Photographer, Former Board Member, Volunteer, and, as the Ingham County Health Officer, she advised JAMM on the latest policies to keep all of us jazz cats healthy and safe during Covid!


View the Livestream

JAMM is accepting donations in any amount to support the Livestream of the 14th Annual JAMM Tribute.



Honoring: Mike Eyia and Linda Vail
Sunday, April 23, 2023
The Urban Beat, 1213 Turner St. Old Town Lansing
Click here to learn more about Mike and Linda

Featuring:  The JAMM Scholarship Band, JAMM All-Star Tribute Band, Ritmo, additional musical surprises

For additional information, contact: spartandrummer1@gmail.com

14th Annual JAMM Tribute Poster