About

Founded in 1983, the Santa Cruz Jazz Festival is a 501c3 non-profit organization run by volunteers!

Our Mission

To encourage the understanding and enjoyment of jazz in the United States and to sponsor the study of jazz, a true American art form.

To sponsor and conduct festivals, expositions, concerts, educational conferences, and workshops to further public enjoyment, appreciation, and understanding of jazz.

Sophia Hunter, President • email

Naoki Taniguchi, Vice President

Mark Bidelman, Festival Director

Jill Abramson, Secretary

Michelle Taniguchi, Treasurer

Steve Wilson, Volunteer Coordinator
Rebecca Gold Rubin, Marketing/Website

Margaret deFaymoreau

Brian Fitzgerald

Steve Gray

Dr. Rob Klevan

Joanne Le Boeuf

Rich McAdams

Michael Strunk

General Mailing Address

PO Box 7089

Santa Cruz, CA 95061-7089

Festival Programming, Scheduling & Fees

Mark Bidelman, Festival Director
831-588-0789
email

General Info & Sponsorships

Steve Gray
831-426-8449
email

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