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Where Amarillo Hears Jazz Next
About Us
Since 2006,The Amarillo Jazz Society has connected our community to live jazz and hands‑on music education. We present concerts, bring guest artists to local schools, and fund lessons and travel for student musicians across the Texas Panhandle. Join us to keep America’s music thriving in Amarillo, on stage, in classrooms, and in the next generation of players.
Jazz Education
Jazz builds creativity, discipline, and community. Since 2006, The Amarillo Jazz Society has made jazz education accessible for student musicians across Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle through scholarships, travel support, guest‑artist workshops, and one‑on‑one lessons. Your gift equips students with the coaching, experiences, and confidence they need to grow. Help a young musician take the next step today.
Meet The Amarillo Jazz Society Band
Rooted in the Texas Panhandle and powered by local pros, educators, and guest artists, The Amarillo Jazz Society Band brings swing, bebop, and modern grooves to life. From intimate trio nights to full‑band showcases, the ensemble celebrates the region’s talent and the music’s living tradition, melody, feel, and improvisation in conversation with the audience.
Press play to hear a recent track, then check our events to catch the band live.
Latest News
Highlights, Announcements & Behind the Scenes
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Your First Jazz Night in Amarillo: A Listener’s Guide
If it’s your first live jazz show, welcome—this music was built for rooms like ours in Amarillo. Here’s how to get the most out of your night. Start with the melody. Most tunes begin with a recognizable theme (“the head”). Listen for
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How Your Donation Becomes a Lesson: Inside an Amarillo Jazz Society Scholarship
Where does your gift go? Here’s the step‑by‑step path from donation to downbeat—and how it turns into real training for a young musician in the Texas Panhandle. 1) Application. A student musician (often with a teacher’s note) applies for help with
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Meet the Amarillo Jazz Society Band: The Sound Behind Our Concerts
The Amarillo Jazz Society Band brings the region’s players and guests together for sets that travel from swing standards to contemporary charts. Here’s what to listen for when you catch us live—or press play in the music player. The core sound.
