Preserving Jazz, Enriching Community

Jazz Forward Dayton is dedicated to building a vibrant jazz community by creating opportunities for musicians to learn, perform, and connect, while presenting local, regional, and national artists who enrich Dayton’s cultural landscape and keep jazz moving forward.

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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