Your donation and support will go a long way and will allow us to present the top quality programming from throughout the jazz genres. We have gained considerable momentum in the past couple of years and are ready to launch the next phase of enriching the Indianapolis arts and cultural landscape, supporting our world-class Indy jazz eco-system and remembering our incredibly rich jazz legacy.

Please know that your donation is ...

- Much Appreciated!
- Tax-deductible - the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization.

- Does your company have a match donation program? Keep us in mind!

Upcoming Events & Programs

Education - IJF funded and produced major school programs at Arsenal Tech (Freddie Hubbard Fest), IHM Jazz Day and Purdue Polytech (Jazz Day)

Legacy - Visit the newly launched IJF Virtual Jazz Hall-of-Fame at indianapolisjazzhalloffame.org. 60+ profiles of Indy's musical heroes and keeping Indianapolis’ musical contributions at the forefront.

May 20 & 21 - Broad Ripple Art Fair. Art, Food and IJF curates the main stage for the 51st annual event.

Presented by the Indy Jazz Fest, "Jazz at the Center" is a 3-part summer concert series on the Indianapolis Art Center's back terrace. This year features ...

June 15 - Jennie DeVoe - Indy-based singer-songwriter favorite performs soulful blues & Americana vibes | Brett Lodde, Greg McGuirk, John Wittman.

July 20 - Wes @ 100 featuring Chicago guitarist Bobby Broom and the Indianapolis Jazz Collective | Rob Dixon, Steve Allee, Nick Tucker and Kenny Phelps. Another world-class performance celebrating guitar legend and Indy's own Wes Montgomery.

August 17 - Pavel & Direct Contact featuring Leah Crane - 8pc Latin jazz band led by fiery Dominican pianist Pavel & dynamic vocalist Leah Crane.

September 9 - Penrod Arts Fair - Art, Food, and IJF curates two stages featuring a diverse mix of Indiana’s best. Don't miss the IJF Second-Line band stroll around the IMA Newfields grounds.

September 20-30 - Indy Jazz Fest 2023 - World-reknowned jazz stars and Indy jazz heroes. Club shows and late-night after-sets set the stage for the September 30th outdoor day at TCU Amphitheater. Look for the lineup to be announced in June at www.indyjazzfest.net, Other performers include Kurt Elling, Charlie Hunter, Russell Malone, Christian Sands, Pedrito Martinez, Naptown Sound and many, many more to come.

Watch for Indianapolis Jazz Collective shows throughout the year at indyjazzfoundation.org or indyjazzfest.net

Indianapolis Jazz Foundation 2023 Donation Campaign