2023 Annual Appeal

Since the South Jersey Jazz Society came into existence almost 20 years ago, we have created a vibrant jazz scene by offering and supporting a wide variety of jazz performances. We have presented numerous educational opportunities for both the young and not so young,...

For Sale: The Bob Perkins WRTI CD Collection

The Bob Perkins WRTI CD Collection of over 2500 various jazz artists that Bob has featured on his award winning radio show is available for purchase. The Collection is priced at $2,500. This offer will include a dinner/lunch with Bob and his wife Sheila. If you are...

SJJS “Bob Simon” Scholarship Announced for 2023

The South Jersey Jazz Society has announced that the annual “Bob Simon” scholarship award will once again be available to aspiring middle school and high school students.  Bob was a long time support of the arts, and specifically jazz in southern New...

New Series! Improvisation and the Creative Symbiosis of the Arts

Improvisation and the Creative Symbiosis of the Arts  in music, dance, jazz, and graphic art/painting with the Michael Pedicin Quartet/Quintet. Each of these weekly featured artists will exhibit their creative and artistic skills as they improvise, within their...

Thank You!

Our Jazz @the Point 2022 Celebration of Life and Legacy of Pat Martino was a fantastic show and a huge success. There were over 30 performing musicians each with a personal connection to Pat. A special shout out to Joe Donofrio for orchestrating the festival without a...

Joe Donofrio: Remembering Pat Martino

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...

2022 SJJS “Bob Simon” Scholarship Winner Announced

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...

SJJS Announces the Return of the “YOUNG LIONS of JAZZ” Series

The South Jersey Jazz Society is pleased to announce the return of the “Young Lions of Jazz!” series. This series will feature young jazz musicians from South Jersey presenting an entertaining and enlightening performance and interview. We will learn how...