named programs · 7 · from sources
what they call their work
Century Room Late-Night Series
A series of late-night jazz performances and jam sessions.
Downtown Jazz Fiesta
A community event featuring multiple jazz performances.
Out of Festival Event
Individual jazz concerts and performances held outside of the main festival period.
Secrt J@zz / Secret Jazz Series
A series of jazz performances with various themes.
TJF Jazz Brunch / TJF Sunday Brunch
Brunch events featuring live jazz music.
TJF Talks
Discussions and talks featuring jazz artists.
Tucson Jazz Festival
An annual festival featuring numerous jazz artists and events.
activities · 4 groups
what they do
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Live Music Festival & Concert Production 12 activities
- Hosts recurring jazz performance series outside the main festivalRuns ongoing jazz programs such as the Secrt J@zz series, which includes themed events like "Present Time" and "Standard Time," and has featured guest artists such as Clark Gibson and Thøger Lund.
- Operating the Secrt J@zz SeriesOperates the "Secrt J@zz" series, which features live jazz performances, including original compositions and trio music, often showcasing specific artists like Clark Gibson.
- Operating the Secrt J@zz SeriesOperates the "Secrt J@zz" series, which features live jazz performances, including original compositions and trio music, often showcasing specific artists like Clark Gibson.
- Organizes and presents the annual Tucson Jazz FestivalProduces the Tucson Jazz Festival annually in January, featuring numerous local and nationally recognized jazz artists across multiple venues and events. The festival is scheduled for January 17–25, 2025, and January 16–24, 2026.
- Organizing and Presenting the Tucson Jazz FestivalOrganizes and presents the annual Tucson Jazz Festival, featuring numerous jazz artists and groups, and co-presents events with other organizations. The festival includes various series like Late Night Jazz and Secrt J@zz, and offers VIP access and premium seating to members.
- Organizing and Presenting the Tucson Jazz FestivalOrganizes and presents the annual Tucson Jazz Festival, a multi-day event featuring numerous jazz artists and groups, including both established and emerging talents. The festival includes various performances, community events, and special series.
- Organizing and Presenting the Tucson Jazz FestivalOrganizes and presents the annual Tucson Jazz Festival, including a series of Late Night Jazz events, and an Annual Downtown Jazz Fiesta on MLK Day that is free and open to the public.
- Organizing and Presenting the Tucson Jazz FestivalOrganizes and presents the annual Tucson Jazz Festival, featuring numerous jazz artists and groups, including both established and emerging talents. This includes co-presenting events with other organizations, hosting Late Night Jazz events, and an Annual Downtown Jazz Fiesta on MLK Day that is free and open to the public.
- Organizing the Tucson Jazz FestivalOrganizes and hosts the annual Tucson Jazz Festival, a multi-day event featuring numerous jazz artists and groups, including both established and emerging talents, held in January.
- Presenting Community Jazz EventsPresents various community-centered jazz events, including a cookout and live performance in partnership with other organizations, and the "Secrt J@zz" series featuring original and trio music.
- Presenting Late Night Jazz EventsPresents a series of Late Night Jazz events in conjunction with the Tucson Jazz Festival, offering additional performances and experiences for attendees.
- Presenting the Secrt J@zz SeriesOrganizes and presents the "Secrt J@zz" series, featuring various artists and original compositions rooted in jazz traditions, Western classical music, and global musical influences.
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Event Accessibility & Experience Enhancement 9 activities
- Facilitating Festival Logistics and Visitor InformationFacilitates the festival experience by operating the TOPAZZ program, which offers restaurant options with special foods and music, and by providing attendees with information resources covering transportation, lodging, dining, venues, and local attractions.
- Operates TOPAZZ program offering dining and music experiences during the festivalRuns the TOPAZZ program, which partners with restaurants to provide special food and live music offerings during the Tucson Jazz Festival.
- Operating the TOPAZZ ProgramOperates the TOPAZZ program, which provides restaurant options with special foods and music during the Tucson Jazz Festival.
- Operating the TOPAZZ ProgramOperates the TOPAZZ program, which provides restaurant options with special foods and music during the Tucson Jazz Festival.
- Operating the TOPAZZ ProgramOperates the TOPAZZ program, which provides restaurant options with special foods and music during the festival.
- Operating the TOPAZZ ProgramOperates the TOPAZZ program, which offers restaurant options with special foods and music during the Tucson Jazz Festival.
- Provides logistical and visitor support for festival attendeesOffers informational resources for attendees covering transportation, lodging, dining, venues, and local attractions to support access and engagement during the festival.
- Providing Festival Information ResourcesProvides information resources for attendees covering transportation, lodging, dining, venues, and local attractions related to the festival.
- Providing Festival Information ResourcesProvides information resources for attendees covering transportation, lodging, dining, venues, and local attractions related to the festival.
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Discounted and Incentivized Event Access 5 activities
- Offering Membership BenefitsOffers various membership tiers that provide benefits such as VIP access passes, opening night party tickets, and premium seat tickets to festival shows.
- Offering Membership Benefits for Festival AccessProvides membership benefits such as VIP access passes, opening night party tickets, and premium seat tickets to Tucson Jazz Festival shows, with options for single, duo, and premium VIP memberships.
- Offers membership benefits with VIP access to festival eventsProvides tiered membership benefits including VIP access passes, opening night party tickets, and premium seat tickets to all Tucson Jazz Festival (TJF26) shows, with enhanced benefits for duo and premium VIP memberships, including Century Room premium seats.
- Providing Membership Benefits for Festival AttendeesOffers various membership tiers that provide benefits such as VIP access passes, opening night party tickets, and premium seat tickets to Tucson Jazz Festival shows, with options for single or duo memberships and add-ons like Century Room premium seats.
- Providing Membership Benefits for Festival AttendeesOffers various membership tiers that provide benefits such as VIP access passes, opening night party tickets, and premium seat tickets to festival shows, with options for single or duo holders and add-ons like Century Room premium seats.
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Uncategorized 6 activities
- Co-presenting Community EventsCo-presents community-centered events, such as cookouts and live performances, in partnership with other organizations.
- Community Cookout and Live PerformancePresents community-centered cookouts and live performances in partnership with other organizations, such as the event featuring Cha Wa.
- Facilitating Community Engagement EventsOrganizes community-centered events, such as cookouts and live performances, in partnership with other organizations to engage the public with jazz music.
- Hosting the Annual Downtown Jazz FiestaHosts an Annual Downtown Jazz Fiesta on MLK Day, which is a free and public outdoor event.
- Hosting the Annual Downtown Jazz FiestaHosts an Annual Downtown Jazz Fiesta on MLK Day, which is free and open to the public and held outdoors.
- Produces community engagement events tied to jazz programmingHosts free, public events such as the Annual Downtown Jazz Fiesta on MLK Day and community cookouts with live performances, including a collaboration with Cha Wa and partner organizations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$444K
Contributions & grants$342K77%
Program service revenue$98K22%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$469K
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$292K
Cash$212K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$290K
Liquid reserves5.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -49.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHRIS DODGE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $98K |
| ANGELO VERSACE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $475 |
board members · 6
- ALAN STEIN — VICE PRESIDENT
- JONATHAN ROTHSCHILD — BOARD MEMBER
- LOUIS SALUTE — DIRECTOR (PART YEAR)
- MARY ELLINGSEN — BOARD MEMBER
- PATRICIA UNDERWOOD — DIRECTOR
- STEVEN POPE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 18
who they work with
- Arizona Arts Live Partner — Co-presents the Pat Metheny matinee show as part of the Tucson Jazz Festival.
- Century Room Partner — Presents the Late Night Jazz series.
- Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery & Bistro Partner — Partnered to present a community-centered cookout and live performance, and contributed cookie sandwiches.
- HSL Properties Partner — Title sponsor of the Tucson Jazz Festival
- John B. Wright Elementary School Partner — Partnered to present a community-centered cookout and live performance.
- Rialto Theatre Partner — Co-presents the Pat Metheny matinee show as part of the Tucson Jazz Festival.
- The Nash Partner — Collaborates with The Nash in Phoenix, AZ, as evidenced by the involvement of its Director of Education, Clark Gibson, in the Secrt J@zz series.
- Ticketmaster Partner — Some partner venues have contracts with Ticketmaster requiring ticket purchases through their platform.
- Tucson Jazz Festival Partner — JAZZ IN JANUARY INC (TOPAZZ) partners with the Tucson Jazz Festival to extend the festival experience.
- Tucson Jazz Festival Partner — Operates under the dba (doing business as) name Tucson Jazz Festival.
- Tucson Jazz Institute Ellington Band Partner — Collaborated to present Christian McBride & Inside Straight in 2020 and 2019, The Mingus Dynasty in 2018, Dee Dee Bridgewater in 2017, Jimmy Heath and the Kenny Werner Trio in 2016, and was presented in 2015.
- Tucson Symphony Orchestra Partner — Collaborated to present Lucas Waldin with Capathia Jenkins and Ryan Shaw in 2020 and 2019, Arturo Sandoval in 2018, John Pizzarelli and his Trio in 2017, and Byron Stripling in 2016.
- Tucson Unified School District Food Services Partner — Partnered to present a community-centered cookout and live performance, and for students and staff to create a special salad.
- UA Experiential Jazz Ensemble Partner — Collaborated to present Anat Cohen and Howard Alden in 2017.
- UA Jazz Ensemble Partner — Collaborated to present Jon Weber in 2016.
- UA Studio Jazz Ensemble Partner — Collaborated to present Veronica Swift in 2020 and 2019, and Warren Wolf in 2018.
- University of Arizona School Garden Workshop Partner — Partnered to present a community-centered cookout and live performance.
- Vantage West Credit Union Partner — Partnered to present a community-centered cookout and live performance, and provided volunteers to distribute cookie sandwiches.