2023 JAMM Honorees Announced

Posted on March 2, 2023 by WordPress Admin

Each year since 2010, JAMM has selected a person(s) who has made a significant contribution to jazz in Mid-Michigan.

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

Mike’s significant contribution to local jazz:

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 local jazz:

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–thank you, Linda!

Save the Date!
JAMM 2023 Tribute Event
4/23/23 at the Urban Beat

2022 JAMM Tribute Concert Honors Terry Terry

Posted on March 29, 2022 by WordPress Admin

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Announcing the 13th Annual JAMM Tribute Honoring Terry Terry

Saturday, April 23, 2022
4-8 pm Urban Beat, Old Town, Lansing

Tickets: 100 tickets at $50 per person will be available April 1st.

Terry earned this honor from JAMM because he has “made a significant contribution to jazz in Mid-Michigan” by founding and sponsoring the annual August Michigan (Lansing ) JazzFest for almost 3 decades and hosting live jazz at MICA Gallery and Urban Beat, and, especially for tirelessly promoting area jazz musicians—young and old.

JAMM is thrilled to have Terry Terry as our 2022 JAMM Honoree.

Doors open at 4:00 on 4/23
Featuring music by the JAMM Scholarship Band and Planet D Nonet

Food and Drinks available for purchase. Questions? Email jammpayments@gmail.com

What to expect at the live 2022 JAMM Tribute to Terry Terry
Fun** smiles** hugs** peace** love** live jazz
Reconnection with jazz lovers from across Mid Michigan
Live music from the JAMM Scholarship Band featuring our newest scholarship recipient
Speakers from our community
A dance party featuring Planet D Nonet
Fun** smiles** hugs** peace** love** live jazz
Live painting by this year’s poster artist Julian Van Dyke
Cash bar
Food available for purchase
Fun** smiles** hugs** peace** love** live jazz
Opportunities to support JAMM’s programs

JAMM International Jazz Day Party

Posted on March 14, 2021 by WordPress Admin

JAMM is looking forward to our Annual International Jazz Day Party on April 30, 2021. It’s probably going to be a Virtual Happy Hour Dance Party this year! Stay tuned for more info. Sign up for our free e-newsletter and Like us on Facebook/jazzjamm.