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
Columbia’s own, Mr. Fun, lays down some creative neck factor for all to hear and enjoy.
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.
Mo Jazz
Music Festival
Saturday 9-11-21
Doors open at 1:00 pm
Music 2:00 - 9:30 pm
The Outdoor Stage in
Forrest Rose Park
of Rose Music Hall
1013 Park Ave.
Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, Missouri (Directions)
Jazz Forward Initiative, Inc.
P.O. Box 104994
Jefferson City, MO 65110
573-635-6866
Our Sponsors, Supporters, Friends!
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The 2020 Mo Jazz Virtual Music Festival is available for viewing on YouTube.
The 2021 Mo Jazz Music Festival is Saturday, September 11, 2021 in Rose Park at Rose Music Hall! Fingers crossed for great weather and safe environs!
Winner of THREE . . .
2020 Best of Missouri Life Awards
Best Outdoor Best Family Best Kept
Festival Show Secret
(Culture Category) (Culture Category) (Culture Category)
John McGowan Millie Westling Victoria Bassinson