Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation
The Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation (JSJBF) is a non-profit organization open to anyone interested in supporting Jazz and Blues! The foundation has a mission to “To preserve, promote, and perpetuate jazz, blues, and other indigenous music forms here in New Jersey“.
The Mark LaRochelle Youth Open Mic – March 12, 2021
On March 12th, a beautiful evening in Highlands NJ, the areas most talented musical youth came out to show their stuff at The Mark LaRochelle Youth Open Mic presented by The Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation (everyone’s “Favorite Friday…
A March Note from our JSJBF President
As I write this, Spring arrives this weekend and with it the hope that we will be getting back to some version of normalcy. I am excited about being allowed to stream our first live event from the Red Bank…
The Dennis Eschbach Cancer Fund
Dennis Eschbach is the VP of the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation (JSJBF). 2020 was a tough year for everyone. We were all hoping 2021 would be a much better year. However, last month Dennis Eschbach was diagnosed with cancer of…
One Wild Ride
A 1968 Pontiac GTO four-speed convertible, meeting Larry Mitchell, and then Rita Coolidge The car pictured below is a 1968 Pontiac GTO four-speed convertible which I purchased new from Joseph Stein Motors in Asbury Par in November of 1967. The…
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MEMBERSHIP: Bands can become members and perform at events. All are welcome to join one of the membership levels, sponsor an event, or attend one of the many jazz and blues performances. Find out more about joining or renewing your JSJBF MEMBERSHIP.
Live Jazz & Blues Music
JSJBF typically hosts annual and monthly LIVE MUSIC fundraising events throughout the year – things are a bit different due to COVID-19. Please check back often for scheduled dates.
Monthly Live Music Events by JSJBF
Monthly jazz & blues concert series in Red Bank…more
Mark LaRochelle Youth Open Mic in Red Bank…more
Annual Live Music Events by JSJBF
The Red Bank Jazz & Blues Foundation presents a number of annual live music events keep an eye out for them in
- MARCH: Blues A Palooza
- APRIL: Harpin’ Help @ Bar Anticipation
- MAY: Band Together for Veterans @ Bar Anticipation
- JUNE: Sunset Blues Cruise on the Meerwald out of Atlantic Highlands (1st annual!)
- JUNE, JULY, & AUG: Long Branch Sunday Night Concerts @ West End Park (check the events calendar)
- AUGUST: The Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Festival in Long Branch
- SEPTEMBER: Backyard Blues Party – Garden Party Fundraiser @ Doris & Den’s
- OCTOBER: International Blues Challenge (local Blues competition)
- DECEMBER: Holiday Party Fundraiser and the annual Guitar Raffle.
Community Outreach
Need a local jazz or blues band for an event? JSJBF offers a Jazz and Blues Community Outreach Program.