West Coast Traditional Jass Club

About Our Organization:

Members of this club are discerning supporters of traditional jass, who  seek by donation and participation, to perpetuate Traditional Jass (aka  Dixieland).  This is the music that was born in New Orleans, out of  Ragtime, and spread throughout the world.  There are several types of  this music including, New Orleans, Chicago, and West Coast.  To  perpetuate the music this club is dedicated to providing a place for it to be  played and heard by those who wish to play or listen.  The history of the  music will be a vital part of each performance.

This club is a division of the not-for-profit California Corporation, The  Society For The Preservation Of Big Band Jazz, which has three  divisions, this one, one for Swing Music, and one for the 20's style dance  music, which presently houses "The Palace Hot Dance Orchestra".

We believe that an important part of keeping our music alive rests with our  youth.  During our monthly event our second set of music is for any youth  who wants to play.  We encourage them to attend our meetings and play.   We also sponsor at least two youth every year to attend the Mammoth  Lakes Jazz Jubilee Jazz Camp where they receive an entire week of  intense music training in traditional jazz and swing.  We use membership  fees and donations to pay their entire tuition.