Our Mission

To advance and facilitate the promotion, presentation, education, and appreciation of America’s unique and diversified art form, jazz, in Somers Point and the surrounding communities of southern New Jersey.

South Jersey Jazz Society Recent News

Joe Donofrio: Remembering Pat Martino

Oct 15, 2022

Guitarist Pat Martino passed away on November 1, 2021 after an extended bout of respiratory illness. As we approach the first anniversary of his passing, his long-time manager and dear friend Joe Donofrio and the South Jersey Jazz Society are putting together an...

South Jersey Jazz Society Announces Lineup for the Pat Martino Celebration of Life Experience

Sep 22, 2022

SOUTH JERSEY JAZZ SOCIETY ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR CELEBRATION OF LIFE AND LEGACY OF PAT MARTINO THE FOUR-DAY EVENT WILL FEATURE MORE THAN 30 ARTISTS WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKER BILL MILKOWSKI November 3-6 in Somers Point, New Jersey Tickets are FREE with a required reservation....

2022 SJJS “Bob Simon” Scholarship Winner Announced

Jul 7, 2022

Congratulations to Christian Schiavo! The South Jersey Jazz Society is proud to announce the winner of their 2022 “Bob Simon” Jazz Scholarship Award. This year recipient is Christian Schiavo. Christian is a multi-talented jazz music student who graduated from...

MEMBER TESTIMONIALS

“It’s great to play for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable & appreciative audience.”

– Bob Devos- guitarist, composer

“The audiences at your events tend to be more attentive and respectful than most”.

– George Mesterhazy- pianist, composer, arranger

“Don’t quit doing what you do.”

– Joanna Pascale- vocalist

“What a wonderful event. The venues are so intimate and the audiences are very respectful of the artist. It reminded me of the times that I performed in Europe.”

Barbara Montgomery- vocalist

“The festival speaks for itself! I hope it continues in its support of creative and improvisational music.”

-Rob Swanson- bassist, composer

“I thought the entire day was wonderful. The crowd was enthusiastic and the venue was terrific! It was my pleasure.

– Jeanne Bryson- vocalist

“Please keep up the good work, the festival is so valuable to our area.”

– George Rabbai- trumpter

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Tom Angello w/ Joanna Pascale, Tom Lawton & Andy Lalasis

Tom Angello w/ Tim Lekin

“A Charlie Brown Christmas” with The Ed Vezinho / Jim Ward Big Band