The driving beat in jazz performances, education and outreach.

Upcoming Events

Outreach

ColaJazz Outreach offers tailored Jazz Appreciation concerts and engaging masterclasses to dynamic virtual workshops and personalized teacher support. Since 2019, we’ve enriched the lives of over 10,000 students through school visits and Jazz for Kids concerts in performing arts centers.

Education

With our ColaJazz summer jazz camps, ColaJazz Academy classes and Adult Jazz Combo workshops to our statewide radio shows on SC Public Radio, we make jazz accessible and thrilling for all ages and backgrounds.

Performances

ColaJazz never stops. From the Loft Sessions and the Main Street Jazz Fest to the “Live in the Lobby” series at the Koger Center and special club performances around town, we bring the best of jazz to every stage. Whether it's a living room concert or an educational moment in the classroom, ColaJazz creates year-round opportunities for musicians and for audiences to connect with jazz.

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JAZZ FOR ALL, BY ALL

About COLAJAZZ

ColaJazz Foundation, a 2021 Governor Award-winning 501(c)(3) organization, is a leading non-profit dedicated to enriching South Carolina through jazz. We offer diverse programs, from summer camps, statewide radio shows, festivals, concert and event programming to school and community outreach initiatives, fostering a vibrant jazz scene and inspiring our communities. Our commitment to excellence and community engagement makes ColaJazz the destination for jazz enthusiasts.

JAZZ FOR ALL, BY ALL

Testimonials

  • Craig Witherspoon, Ed.D. Superintendent, Richland One


    "I have had personal and professional experience with the ColaJazz Foundation and have found this organization to be of great benefit to this community. The impact of this organization has been felt across South Carolina and beyond... making Jazz accessible to young budding musicians and connecting musicians to audiences of all ages and communities.”

  • Regi Strickland, Arts Integration Magnet Lead Teacher, Richland Two

    "ColaJazz engaged our students in the history of jazz, integrated literacy, and facilitated music composition lessons with each class. We have hosted a multitude of resident artists over the years, and ColaJazz is by far one the very best we have ever had.”

  • LaKenna McCrorey, M.HP, Director of Volunteer Services, Lexington Medical Center Extended Care

    "The Community Center is PACKED every time they know musicians from the ColaJazz Foundation are playing that day! The residents are so happy!!! The Jazz music is bringing so much joy to our residents' lives, and we are so grateful!!! We thank the ColaJazz Foundation from the bottom of our hearts! "

CONNECTING THROUGH JAZZ.

Sponsors

Sponsoring the myriad of ColaJazz efforts boosts a company’s image by aligning it with creativity, diversity, and community enrichment. It provides authentic reach, connecting brands with passionate, diverse audiences through events and programs that foster genuine engagement. With high visibility and a strong cultural association, sponsors show a commitment to social responsibility, positioning theirselves as champions of the arts and local culture.