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Our mission statement: "Jazz Forward Initiative, Inc. (JFI) is dedicated to the support, preservation, and continuation of America’s national treasure, Jazz music. Our mission is to provide the citizens of mid-Missouri with the opportunity to see and hear excellent live performances of this original American art form in a safe, comfortable setting, by presenting the best locally based, regional and national Jazz musicians Missouri and the world has to offer to expand their understanding and appreciation of the art form."

2021’s music lineup starts

at 2:00 PM

MR. FUN

Columbia’s own, Mr. Fun, lays down some creative neck factor for all to hear and enjoy.

TENOR TALK

Two tenor saxes, killer rhythm section, all originals from KC. A great combination!

LA MOVIDA (tentative)

Mix latin, salsa, and rock and you get the Columbia group La Movida. Dance the day away!

GOOD 4 THE SOUL (tentative)

Explosive four-piece group, pocket players all from St. Louis.

BRANJAE

Inventive, heartfelt, lyrically thought provoking, a marriage of opposing styles and sounds. From Tulsa.