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About Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association, Inc.

The start of The Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association can be traced to the joint efforts of Al Downing and Ernie Calhoun, renowned saxophonist and humanitarian who once resided in Tampa, Florida. Its beginnings were in 1981 and emerged from two jazz organizations in 1989. Today, it provides jazz opportunities for enthusiasts throughout the Tampa Bay area.

The primary focus of the association is to encourage the understanding and appreciation of jazz.

The ADTBJA:

  • Promotes the understanding of jazz, its origins and evolution
  • Presents live jazz performances
  • Works with youths who are interested in learning to explore and perform jazz
  • Informs the public about jazz clinics, festivals, performances, events and club scenes
  • Provides scholarships to students who plan to further their jazz studies

FUNDING

ADTBJA s funding comes primarily from membership dues and private donations. Other donations (corporate and private) are always welcome.




FLORIDA STATE CHARITY REGISTRATION#: CH67138A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435- 7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE."

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Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization.

PO Box 2240, Saint Petersburg, FL 33731-2240

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