The Pacific Northwest Jazz Education Association’s mission is to promote the enduring legacy of America’s original art form through education.
We will accomplish our mission by: (1) providing high quality jazz education experiences for students and teachers; (2) making jazz education materials and resources available on our website; (3) presenting the Jazz & Contemporary Music Summer Intensive for high school students .
We are a fully volunteer organization currently located in the Greater Portland Metropolitan area. Our organization was founded in 2025 by Dr. Isidore Rudnick, an internationally respected jazz educator, arranger, composer, conductor and arts administrator.
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