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MISSION
Our mission is to inspire the discovery and celebration of jazz, anchored by an iconic festival.
VISION
We envision a sustainable organization that sets the standard of excellence for jazz, connects a diverse community, and helps people appreciate and learn about jazz as fans and performers.
Monterey Jazz Festival’s local, regional, and national education programs have been changing lives for over 50 years. See how our efforts to perpetuate America's music and instill qualities of leadership, responsibility, teamwork, compassion, and artistic aesthetic in our youth encompass our innovative series of year-round jazz education programs at https://montereyjazzfestival.org/education