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

2023 JAMM Honorees Announced

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