Preserving Jazz, Enriching Community

Jazz Forward Dayton brings musicians, audiences, and community together to keep jazz alive and thriving. What began as a monthly jazz jam in 2018 has grown into a movement to create more opportunities for performance, learning, and connection. We’re working to strengthen Dayton’s jazz scene while bringing in regional and national artists. This is where community and jazz meet.

Connecting Jazz, Community, and Opportunity

Our Commitment to Live jazz, Learning, and Inclusion

We envision a vibrant community where jazz brings people together — musicians, listeners, and learners — to celebrate tradition, inspire innovation, and build lasting connections across generations.

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