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THE NORTH ARKANSAS JAZZ SOCIETY
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The North Arkansas Jazz Society (NAJS) was founded in 1993 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. We are a non-profit, 501(c)3 corporation dedicated to presenting, preserving, and promoting jazz music in all of its forms.
With over 125 members we are a growing organization with an open arms policy to jazz lovers of all ages.
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Claudia Burson digs in on a solo
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NAJS Activities
The North Arkansas Jazz Society concludes it's Summer Jazz Concert Series with Kansas City vocalist LISA HENRY. Lisa will perfrom with our house rhythm section: Claudai Burson-piano, Jim Greeson-bass and Ken Everts-drums.
The concert is Friday, August 22 at 8:00 PM at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Tickets are still available (see below)
Thanks to all who attended this years series and to our sponsors, The U of A Music Department, KUAF Radio, 91.3 FM, The Fayetteville Radisson Hotel, Arsaga's Espresso Cafe, Penguin Ed's Bar-B-Que and Liquor World.
The NAJS has been a community leader in presenting world class jazz performers in a variety of venues in Northwest Arkansas. Some of the talent presented over the past 7 years includes Kenny Barron, Ray Anderson, Kevin Mahogany, James Williams, Ray Drummond's Excursion Band, David Sanchez, Bobby Watson, and Danilo Perez.
Our 11 year affiliation with the Walton Arts Center has been a mutually beneficial partnership. The WAC Jazz Concert Series stands out as a showcase for internationally renowned jazz artists as well as regional stars.
2003 marks the seventh year for our JAZZ STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. This highly successful program provides tuition support for high school and college music students wishing to further their studies of jazz at the Jamey Abersold Summer Jazz Camp.This year five college and High school student were awarded scholarships of $500 each.
The NAJS is proud to support our regional jazz musicians with our SUMMER JAZZ CONCERT SERIES at the University of Arkansas Stella Boyle Smith Fine Arts Concert Hall in Fayetteville.
This year's series concludes on Friday, August 22.
For tickets or more information check out this link: Summer Jazz Lineup
Call us 479-521-1255 or email us at: najsjazz@aol.com
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Sign Me Up!
Your financial support through membership in the NAJS is the lifeblood of our organization.
Privileges include free subscription to our newsletter, The Jazz Messenger, discounts to NAJS sponsored concerts, plus free participation in our annual members appreciation party, The Potluck Jam.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the North Arkansas Jazz Society send your tax deductible membership dues to:
NAJS
311 East Prospect
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Students: $10.00
Individuals: $20.00
Family: $30.00
Sustaining $50 or more
Corporate: $100.00 or more
You can also become a member by email. Simply cut and paste the information below and email it to us at: najsjazz@aol.com
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James Greeson at Summer Jazz Concert
The 2003 KUAF Summer jazz Concert Series begins on June 27. The lineup for this season is not yet complete but to find out the current schedule
click below:
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Favorite Links
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Not ready to join?
You can still receive our Jazz Events Calender Update by joining our email list. Simply drop us a note requesting to have your address added and we will hip you to the events of the day. We promise to keep your address confidential. Our hope is to win you over to the cause!
Send correspondences to:
NAJS
40 East Elm
Fayetteville, AR 72703
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