JEXA Awards

09/13/2025

06/25/2025

Willow Corinne, JEXA Awards grantee, performing “All of Me” with the LAUSD Big Band at , , June 15, 2025. 🎷✨

Don’t miss her new single “Summer Days” dropping July 1!

Like her EP “Eyes Met Mine” and jazz single “Taken Hold of Me,” Willow wrote, published, and partnered with musicians to compose each track.

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06/13/2025

.music , a talented JEXA grantee, captivating the audience with her soulful performance at the iconic

05/28/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out for Wes Bozman’s Emerging Artist Showcase! 🎶

Special thanks to Barbara Jones & Julia Dawson for hosting 🏡✨

We’re grateful to all who supported, donated, and welcomed Wes into the JEXA family. This amazing event was possible because of our supporters! 🙏💛

Click the link below to support our 2025 Youth Programs!
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05/22/2025

Here are some moments from our unforgettable masterclass with Grammy Award winner Patti Austin Music! 🎤✨

Our grantees had the incredible opportunity to learn from a true legend—an experience made possible by the generosity of JEXA’s donors.

Thank you for empowering the next generation of jazz artists and helping us bring world-class mentorship to our community!

05/21/2025

Join us in celebrating our grantee Maya Proulx at her senior recital at Catalina Jazz Club on June 8th!

She’ll be performing with The trio, featuring Alex Frank on bass, Tata Batera on drums, and some surprise special guests.

Enjoy an evening of incredible music—from Brazilian to jazz to classical—as she pays tribute to everyone who has supported her journey. Don’t miss this special night!

https://www.jazznearyou.com/losangeles/events/introducing-maya-proulx-with-the-john-trio-and-special-guests-at-catalina-jazz-club-on-june-8

05/19/2025

We’re thrilled to celebrate Joaquin Garde’s dedication to jazz and his commitment to excellence as a young musician! 🎶

Thanks to the generosity of JEXA’s donors, Joaquin received a brand new guitar and amp to support his musical journey.

A heartfelt thank you to the Guitar Center Foundation for partnering with JEXA to make this possible. Your support empowers the next generation of jazz artists and keeps the spirit of jazz alive!

11/20/2024

JEXA Awards Young Artists Elliott Rosenberg .music and spoke of their love for jazz on the red carpet. Check it out! Thank you for interviewing these young musicians and singers. 💫