Jazz Studies Association

The Jazz Studies Association (JSA) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the study, research, and understanding of jazz music. It supports scholars, musicians, and educators by providing a platform for sharing knowledge, organizing conferences, and promoting jazz as a significant cultural and artistic form. The JSA fosters collaboration and innovation within the jazz community, encouraging academic inquiry and performance excellence. Its goal is to elevate the appreciation and scholarship of jazz, ensuring its history, theory, and practice are respected and continuously developed.