Jazz
at the Ballroom
JATB@COPYRIGHT 2022
Mission
Fostering a love of the American Songbook for future generations
JAZZ AT THE BALLROOM (JATB) is committed to
keeping swinging, classic jazz thriving, sharing this extraordinary American art form with the greater public and providing audiences with one-of-akind experiences. They work with the world's most talented jazz musicians in intimate and unique settings and focus on the American Songbook and the timeless elegance the music embraces.
Jazz at the Ballroom JATB@COPYRIGHT 2022
The JATB Story
Jazz at the Ballroom (JATB) was inspired by jazz impresario, Norman Granz, and his Jazz at the Philharmonic (JATP) brand.
In 2014, JATB founder, Suzanne Waldowski, moved into Bing Crosby’s Bay Area estate, a home credited with stories and memories of performers and entertainers. Suzanne began a salon series in the ballroom, showcasing the timeless music of the American Songbook. In 2017, Jazz at the Ballroom formally became a nonprofit.
The goal was to take the ballroom and recreate the aura of a time when people dressed up to spend an evening in the company of unforgettable music. Before long, momentum took over and JATB began presenting shows outside the ballroom. The music and locations remain intimate and world class, leaving audiences knowing they are part of something one-of-a-kind and memorable. And there is nothing as timeless as that.
Jazz at the Ballroom
JATB@COPYRIGHT 2022
JATB Market
JATB audiences represent a diverse yet inclusive community
Our season members are creators, innovators and entrepreneurs
Over 50% of our members are founders, partners or owners.
Our members guide businesses
Over 48% of our members are either the president, VP or director
members make decisions
Over 25% of our members are c-level
Our members support the arts
Our strong membershipand their guests support the symphony, opera, and ballet
Donations of 2M+ from our audiences and sponsors since 2017
Our audience members overwhelmingly attend liveperformances monthly
. Our
Our members make us who we are 42.5% of our members are under 40 years old 57.5% of our members are 40+ years old 56% male / 44% female
Jazz at the Ballroom JATB@COPYRIGHT 2022
Where We’ve Been
Iconic clubs and performing arts centers throughout the country, including the Kennedy Center, NY’s Symphony Space, San Francisco’s Saint Joseph’s Arts Society, Wingtip, French Club, St. Francis Yacht Club, Feinstein’s, SF War Memorial’s Taube Atrium, and LA’s Skirball Cultural Center.
Luxury hotels including The Belmond El Encanto, St. Regis SF, New York’s Carlyle and WaldorfAstoria hotels , and The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe Napa Valley wineries
Private events in Maine, Palm Beach, Pebble Beach, San Francisco, New York, and Nantucket
Jazz at the Ballroom JATB@COPYRIGHT 2022
A Sample of Our Artists
Chris Botti Freddy Cole John Pizzarelli Terell Stafford Harry Allen Cyrille Aimee Veronica Swift Samara Joy Jane Monheit Wycliffe Gordon James Morrison Bria Skonberg The Hot Sardines
Mary Stallings Duchess
Carmen Bradford Catherine Russell Byron Stripling
Jerry Weldon
Pasquale Grasso Adrian Cunningham Champian Fulton Ken Peplowski Benny Benack
Emmet Cohen
Kurt Elling Nicki Parrott
Tony Desare
Jazz at the Ballroom JATB@COPYRIGHT 2022
Clayton-Hamilton Orchestra
Our Past Partners and Sponsors
Jazz at the Ballroom JATB@COPYRIGHT 2022 Black Pantone 155
2022: Outreach To The Community
As JATB continues to grow, the goal remains to share this classic American art form with the greater community, particularly with those who have limited access to live music.
Workshops and master classes for high school music students
Live concerts at nursing homes with memory loss units and senior living communities
State-wide Scholarship Program open to all jazz music students
Jazz at the Ballroom JATB@COPYRIGHT 2022
Sources
Of Funding 2020 Ticket Sales/Donations $ 327,156 PPP Loan and California Grants $ 21,875 Grants/Underwriting/ Sponsorships $ 0 Other/Reimbursed Expenses $ 0 0% $ 349,030 JATB@COPYRIGHT 2022 Jazz at the Ballroom
Use
Of Funds 2020 2021 Artist Performance Fees $ 47,140 18% $ 96,733 30% Production Fees $ 63,716 25% $ 64,851 18% Contributions & Scholarships $ 8,050 3% $ 10,907 3% Operational Expenses $ 141,191 54% $ 176,189 49% $ 260,097 100% $ 359,312 100% JATB@COPYRIGHT 2022 Jazz at the Ballroom
Jazz at the Ballroom
JATB@COPYRIGHT 2022