come and SEE the power of jazz in action!
Attend the 18th annual JEN conference in
Louisville, KY
January 6 – 9, 2027
at the
Galt House Hotel Louisville
REGISTER
ADVANCE ONLINE registration available through DECEMBER 10 for JEN members!
HOUSING
Book EARLY while rooms are available in the conference hotel.
TRAVEL
Now, you can book your travel to the conference through our new Travel Partner, TMF!
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2027 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 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 Stage.
Conn-Selmer, Ludwig, & Musser facilitate drum sets and vibraphones for the performing and clinic venues of the conference and provides support for the Visions Stage.
Jazz Road, a program of Atlanta non-profit South Arts, is an artist-centric touring and residency grants program to spread jazz throughout the country. Jazz Road provides support for the Inspirations Main Stage.
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.
Beam is a proud to sponsor the 2027 Conference Exhibit Hall, Intercollegiate Community College Honors Vocal Jazz Ensemble, and the New Music Instrumental & Vocal Reading Sessions.
Travel • Merchandise • Festivals (TMF) is the exclusive merchandise partner and an official travel partner of the Jazz Education Network and provides awards and banners for the annual conference.
The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame / Jazz Hall Radio is a proud media partner of the Jazz Education Network, providing valuable advertising support.
SHOWCASE SPONSORS
The KHS America family of instrument brands facilitate drum sets & music stands for the performing and clinic venues of the conference and support for the LeJENds Stage.
Zenzalai Music is a woman-owned indie jazz label providing support for the New Voices Stage.
The John Stites Jazz Awards is a proud sponsor of one clinic room for the 2027 Conference.
The Midwest Clinic is a sponsor workshop & exhibit partner of the annual JEN Conference.
CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS
Lisa & Raymond Schwarzkopf are proud sponsors of the 2027 Sisters in Jazz Collegiate Combo Program.
JazzWire is the exclusive sponsor of the Exhibitor Welcome Reception and curates the “Adult Learner Track.” Look out for sessions marked “JazzWire Recommended” in the program show guide.
Preservation Hall Foundation protects, preserves, and perpetuates the musical traditions, culture, and heritage of New Orleans & is a proud sponsor of the 2027 Founders Donors Reception.
Encore Tours celebrates the work of the Jazz Education Network as a sponsor, in-part, of the 2027 Founders Donor Reception.
Lawrence University is a proud sponsor of the 2027 JEN College Fair.
Louisville Public Media is a proud sponsor & media partner of the 2027 JEN Conference.
JazzComposersPresent.com, online space where composers, musicians, and listeners come together to celebrate jazz music, is proud to support the 2027 Young Composer Showcase.
ArrangeMe, a Hal Leonard Company, is proud to support the 2027 Young Composer Showcase.
program partners
The JENerations Jazz Festival is presented in partnership with Music for All.
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.
Indiana University Press is the publishing partner of the Jazz Education Network’s peer-reviewed research journal, Jazz Education In Research and Practice.
Special thanks to our production partners Aria Lights (stand lighting), Fender Instruments (amplifiers), Axxis (AV production & support), and Mobile Acoustic (jam session basses).
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!