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Feb 25 Newsletter

ABOUT US

Formed in 2006, the Georgia Straight Jazz Society is a non-profit society based in the Comox Valley. Its vision is to develop and sustain a healthy and vibrant jazz community in the Vancouver Island region.

The Georgia Straight Jazz Society is getting a name for itself in the Vancouver Island jazz scene and beyond.  Since its origin in 2006, the society has developed a popular weekly, now bi-weekly jazz club and offers some ticketed events with top-notch players from Vancouver, Victoria and abroad.

The GSJS is most proud of the high calibre of jazz now being played and appreciated by local musicians and audiences.  With a regular venue and opportunities to play, veteran and emerging jazz musicians have supported and challenged each other to grow their skills and develop their chops.

Players and singers of all ages regularly appear on the jazz club stage, before engaged audiences that continue to show their support and interest and musical know-how as the months have passed.  A committed group of volunteers keep the sounds happening and the audiences happy.

The goals of the Georgia Straight Jazz Society are to:

Devlop and sustain a viable and vibrant jazz community on Vancouver Island.

Increase awareness of all forms of jazz.

Present diverse styles of jazz.

Collaborate with youth organizations to enrich their musical education.

Provide opportunities to showcase aspiring young jazz musicians.

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings are usually held once a month. GSJS Members are welcome to attend if they wish.

Contact the President at Genevieve Huchulak if you would like to know the date, time and location.