WEST MICHIGAN JAZZ SOCIETY

The West Michigan Jazz Society was organized in March 1986 with a stated goal of promoting, preserving, and perpetuating live jazz in our area. The Society produces numerous live music events throughout the year, and supports events presented by other arts organizations, schools, and colleges in the West Michigan area. From a nucleus of 20 founding members, our current membership remains steady around 550, including more than 95 Life Members.

Jazz in the Park Returns for 2018 and the Concert Series will run from June 11 th through August 20 th.

Shows will run from 6:30-8:30 PM. Jazz in the Park is back for a new season of outdoor concerts that continue to draw record crowds to Grand Rapids! In its 18th year, The West Michigan Jazz Society has been producing jazz concerts that are a tradition on the summer events calendar and one of the most popular events in the city. Downtown Grand Rapids at Ah-Nab-Awen Park. WMJS has secured a total of 10 event dates where the community and visitors alike, can come together and listen to the classic sounds of America’s original genre of music....Jazz!