Welcome to Savannah Jazz.
Savannah Jazz grew out of the Coastal Jazz Association, a grassroots nonprofit founded in 1981 to keep jazz thriving in Savannah by presenting live performances, supporting jazz education, and building a community of enthusiasts. Today, Savannah Jazz produces the annual Savannah Jazz Festival, oversees the Savannah Jazz Hall of Fame, and leads the Savannah Jazz Orchestra. Members enjoy five free world‑class jazz concerts each year.
Savannah Jazz History & Hall of Fame Exhibit
Savannah has long been home to remarkable jazz innovators — Johnny Mercer, Ben Tucker, James Moody, Irene Reid, Ben Riley, Eddie Pazant, Sahib Shihab, Joe “King” Oliver, and many others, including living legend Teddy Adams. All of these extraordinary artists are honored in the Savannah Jazz Hall of Fame, historically overseen by the Coastal Jazz Association.
The organization’s new name, Savannah Jazz, proudly signals the city’s deep and ongoing influence on America’s art form. And to fully illuminate Savannah’s jazz legacy — a story as old and rich as New Orleans’ — Housed in the Savannah History Museum, the Savannah Jazz Hall of Fame exhibit is open to the public and is a must-see. This permanent installation celebrates the city’s musicians, milestones, and cultural contributions, preserving Savannah’s jazz heritage for generations to come.
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