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Due to the inclement weather system expected on Tuesday, July 28th, Joel Ross’ Good Vibes has been CANCELLED. We have rescheduled Joel Ross’ Good Vibes’ celebration of Chicago jazz onstage August 15th at the Downtown Jamboree!
Fall @ THE JAZZ HOUSE
Beginner to Advanced fall programs for 12-18 year olds in Montclair, NJ and NYC.
Fall Programs
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE 2026 MONTClair Jazz Festival
MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL
Summer sets the stage for transformation.
Summer is when students at the JAZZ HOUSE truly come into their own through cultural and musical immersion.
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Celebrating Twenty-five years as an instrument for change
SAve the date FEBRUARY 25, 2027@ CITY WINERY NYC
25th Anniversary
JAZZ HOUSE Kids Youth Classes

JAZZ House Montclair FALL PROGRAMS

JAZZ HOUSE KiDS is excited to announce our 2026 – 2027 classes!  The JAZZ HOUSE Montclair welcomes new instrumental and vocal students of all levels and abilities, from beginners to pre-professionals headed to the nation’s top college music programs. 🎵

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JAZZ HOUSE NYC FALL PROGRAMS

CALLING ALL NYC STUDENTS, GRADES 6 -12! JAZZ HOUSE NYC offers free small group jazz education to both new and established musicians in the NYC area. Open to all Trinity Youth. 

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Setting The Stage for Tomorrow's Trailblazers!

We’ve been swinging to the beat for 20 years! For two decades, we have used the uniquely American art form of jazz to provide world-class access, learning, career development and community building. To meet our growing needs, consider a year-end gift to help us impact more lives for the better.

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2027 MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL Downtown Jamboree Highlight Diane Reeves

MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL Draws Record-Breaking Crowd of More Than 32,000 to Downtown Jamboree + Block Party

JAZZ HOUSE KiDS’ 17th Annual MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVALDraws Record-Breaking Crowd of More Than 32,000 toDowntown Jamboree + Block Party Patrice Rushen Receives NEA Jazz Master Award on theMONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL Stage Smithsonian Folklife Festival Brings “We Hold These Truths” Oral History Projectto the MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL Photo Credit: Richard Conde See Photo Highlights from the Festival August 19, 2026 — Montclair, NJ: This past Saturday, August 15, downtown Montclair was transformed into a vibrant soundscape as JAZZ HOUSE KiDS, the nationally acclaimed nonprofit, presented the 17th Annual MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL

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August 19, 2026

Videos

JAZZ ICONS: Cécile McLorin Salvant with Glenn Zaleski

JAZZ ICONS: Cécile McLorin Salvant with Glenn Zaleski 

Propelled by musicians who have long transformed tradition into something wholly unique, jazz is this country’s original art form, and Grammy-winning artist Cécile McLorin Salvant (@cecilemclorinsalvantmusic) is defining the future of American sound. This creative visionary

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September 22, 2026

“JAZZ HOUSE IS DESERVING AND WORTHY OF SUPPORT FROM ALL WHO WISH TO SEE AN ACTUAL MOVEMENT IN THE DIRECTION OF EXCELLENCE FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE. COUNT ME IN THAT NUMBER.”

– WYNTON MARSALIS; MANAGING AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER
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WHAT WE DO

Access

Access

We remove barriers and create opportunities for everyone to access instruments and practice spaces, enjoy performance and mentorship programs, and participate in unparalleled live jazz experiences.

Learning @ JAZZ HOUSE

Learning

Our year-round programming nurtures a love for jazz and centers jazz as intervention, empowering students ages 8 to 19, at every level of experience, to rise and improvise.

Career Development

Career Development

Through jazz, we prepare young people to become community leaders and global citizens, empowering them to find their voice both on and off the stage.
JAZZ HOUSE KiDS working in the community

Community Building

We foster communities of informed listeners, uplift marginalized voices, and create meaningful connections among emerging musicians, working artists, master practitioners, and lovers of jazz.

ACCESS

ACCESS

We remove barriers and create opportunities for everyone to access instruments and practice spaces, enjoy performance and mentorship programs, and participate in unparalleled live jazz experiences.
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LEARNING

LEARNING

Our year-round programming nurtures a love for jazz and centers jazz as intervention, empowering students ages 8 to 19, at every level of experience, to rise and improvise.
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Through jazz, we prepare young people to become community leaders and global citizens, empowering them to find their voice both on and off the stage.
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Community Building

Community Building

We foster communities of informed listeners, uplift marginalized voices, and create meaningful connections among emerging musicians, working artists, master practitioners, and lovers of jazz.
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WEATHER ALERT Sunday, Dec. 14

Due to snow, JAZZ HOUSE Montclair will have a delayed opening for 2:30 pm. Concerts at Trend Coffee & Tea will start at 4:00 pm. Students, check your email for more details and updates.

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