the SPANISH TINGE IS ALIVE AND WELL!
Attend the 17th annual JEN conference in
New Orleans, LA
January 7 – 10, 2026
at the
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
REGISTER
Book EARLY while rooms are available in the conference hotel.
2026 Conference Sponsors & Partners
PRODUCING SPONSOR
DownBeat Magazine (Maher Publications) produces the annual conference program and show guide as well as ongoing JEN member benefits year-round.
ADVANCED ASSOCIATE SPONSORS
The Preservation Hall Foundation, a fundamental pillar of the New Orleans music community, supports the Inspirations Main Stage and one clinic room. More info >
Loyola University New Orleans College of Music and Media supports the Inspirations Main Stage, one clinic venue, and conference badges/lanyards. More info >
The Herb Alpert Foundation supports the general operations of the Jazz Education Network through a generous grant.
ASSOCIATE SPONSORS
Yamaha Corporation of America provides invaluable concert piano, digital keyboard, and drumset resources for the performing and clinic venues of the Conference, the Sisters in Jazz program, and provides support for the Inspirations Main Stage.
Conn-Selmer, Ludwig, & Musser facilitate drumset and keyboard percussion resources for the performing and clinic venues of the conference and provides support for the Visions Stage.
Zenzalai Music is a woman-owned indie jazz label providing support for the New Voices Stage and the Sisters in Jazz Program.
A JEN Founding Institution partner, the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation is a fiscal sponsor of the ongoing JEN Research Fellowship and provides support for the New Voices Stage.
The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame / Jazz Hall Radio is a proud media partner of the Jazz Education Network, providing valuable advertising support.
Travel • Merchandise • Festivals (TMF) is the exclusive merchandise partner and an official travel partner of the Jazz Education Network.
SHOWCASE SPONSORS
The KHS America family of instrument brands led by Jupiter facilitate drumset and keyboard percussion resources for the performing and clinic venues of the Conference and support for the LeJENds Stage.
A JEN Charter Member organization, Berklee College of Music is a sponsor of the annual John LaPorta Educator of the Year Award and provides support for the Visions Stage.
The John Stites Jazz Awards funds personal development projects to enhance the career opportunities of professional jazz musicians and provides support for one clinic venue.
Music Works International is an internationally recognized talent and booking agency representing some of the most exciting and refined jazz, world music, and Americana artists. MWI provides support for one clinic venue.
The University of New Orleans School of the Arts Music Department provides support for one clinic venue.
The Midwest Clinic is a sponsor workshop partner of the annual JEN Conference.
CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS
Join JazzWire in celebration of our exhibitors and look out for sessions marked “JazzWire Recommended Adult Learners” in the program show guide.
Encore Tours celebrates the work of the Jazz Education by sponsoring the 2026 Donor Reception.
Lawrence University is a proud sponsor of the 2026 JEN College Fair.
The Eastman School of Music / University of Rochester is a proud sponsor of the 2026 JEN College Fair.
The Cultural Curriculum Project, 501(c)(3) curates local field trips and tours in New Orleans and is a proud sponsor of the 2026 College Fair.
JazzComposersPresent.com, online space where composers, musicians, and listeners come together to celebrate jazz music, is proud to support the 2026 Young Composer Showcase.
ArrangeMe, a Hal Leonard Company, is proud to support the 2026 Young Composer Showcase.
program partners
Music for All is a proud co-presenter of the JENerations Jazz Festival.
The AAJC is the official presenting partner of the Donald Meade Legacy Jazz Griot Award and a co-presenter of the HBCU Spotlight Performance and the New Orleans All-Star Youth Jazz Orchestra.
Special thanks to our additional production partners including Casey Kruer Perez of the Hospitality Performance Network, Aria Lights for stand lighting, Fender Instruments for amplifiers, Axxis for audio/visual production, and Freeman for exhibitor services.
SPECIAL THANKS!
The Jazz Education Network is grateful to all who help make our annual conference possible including the JEN Staff, Board of Directors and dozens of volunteers.
THANK YOU!