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A Tribe For Jazz

The Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to spotlight A Tribe for Jazz, a visionary Columbus-based nonprofit elevating one of the world’s most influential art forms while strengthening community, education, and cultural connection across Central Ohio and beyond.

Preserving a Global Cultural Legacy

Founded in 2021, A Tribe for Jazz emerged with a bold mission: to preserve the legacy and advance the future of jazz through storytelling, live performance, education, and community engagement.
From its earliest projects—including cinematic jazz films and artist storytelling initiatives—the organization positioned jazz not only as music, but as a living cultural language rooted in resilience, creativity, and human connection.

Jazz itself carries profound global significance. Born from African American cultural expression, it has long served as a vehicle for innovation, dialogue, and social change—an art form that transcends borders and generations. A Tribe for Jazz continues this tradition, using jazz as a catalyst for unity, equity, and shared humanity in today’s world.

Accomplishments that Resonate

In just a few years, A Tribe for Jazz has earned regional and national recognition for its impact. Highlights include:

2025 Columbus Business First Diversity in Business Award (Outstanding Diversity Organization) for advancing inclusion through arts programming.
Launch of the Columbus International Jazz Series, presenting globally acclaimed artists and revitalizing local cultural spaces.
The award-winning documentary Exploration, demonstrating jazz’s role in emotional wellness and community healing.
STEM-focused Jazz Lab™ initiatives serving hundreds of youth through interdisciplinary arts and science education.

These achievements underscore the organization’s commitment to expanding access to the arts while reimagining how jazz can shape education, innovation, and cultural life.

Transforming Communities Through Programs

Today, A Tribe for Jazz continues to expand its reach with dynamic programs that connect people of all ages to creativity and opportunity:

Jazz Lab™ Mobile & STEAM Education – hands-on experiences blending music, physics, technology, and design for underserved students.
Community Residencies & Performances – collaborations with cultural institutions bringing world-class jazz to local audiences.
Health & Wellness Initiatives – innovative events like the Nap Concert using music for restoration and healing.
Career & Education Partnerships – programs linking arts, healthcare, and higher education pathways.

Through these initiatives, A Tribe for Jazz demonstrates how jazz’s improvisational spirit can inspire learning, collaboration, and community well-being.

Why Jazz Matters—Now More Than Ever

In a rapidly changing world, jazz remains a symbol of cultural heritage, creative freedom, and collective expression. By honoring its roots while nurturing future generations of artists and audiences, A Tribe for Jazz safeguards an essential part of our shared human story. Their work reminds us that jazz is not simply preserved history—it is a living force for dialogue, empathy, and innovation.

A Tribe for Jazz exemplifies the power of arts-driven leadership in Central Ohio—honoring the past, enriching the present, and shaping a more connected cultural future. The Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates their continued impact and looks forward to the inspiring work still to come.

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