Our Mission Statement:

The Young Razzcals Jazz Project is a non-profit performing arts organization whose mission is to promote music education at the elementary, middle and high school level, to increase interest in jazz as an original American art form, to encourage creative individualism through improvisation training, and to foster positive interaction between kids of all ages and all ethnic, economic, and religious backgrounds through mentorship programs.
 

The Young Razzcals Jazz Project is grateful for the contributions from the following patrons:
Better Homes Realty
Broadway Studios
Frank J. Cappello, Jr.
Sean A. Carey
Bruce E. and Janet A. Edgington
Richard and Joyce Reader
Helen C. Hickson
Dr. Robert P. and Clarlene C. Johnson
Kanstul Music
Lesmen's Music
Kathleen M. Lutman
Mr. and Mrs. George Shafran
Jacqueline Hostage
Ernest F. and Wilma E. Miller
Jack Daniel Shafran
Tom and Kim Shafran
Stephen and Elizabeth Yeonas, Jr.
Yeonas and Shafran Real Estate
Charlene and Robert Johnson
 

Better Homes Realty, represented by the Shafran family, is responsible for donations and fundraisers totalling more than $10,000 over the last 5 years to facilitate the young performers' involvement in the Telluride Jazz Celebration.

 

Would you like to help these future jazz greats?

 
Sponsorships:
Funds are used for travel to perform at Jazz festivals, scholarships, music camps, establish new chapters, 
and other expenses.
*  $  100
*  $  500
*  $ 1000
*  $ 5000
*  Corporate Sponsor
Volunteer or Partner:

*  Music Teacher, Mentor
*  Organizer
*  Marketing, Promotional, and    advertising assistance.
*  Photography or video help.
*  Do you know a young person who could benefit by YRJP?

Book us for your event!

 
"They were a surprise hit when they played ...at the 1995 Telluride Jazz Celebration...they brought the crowd to a standing ovation with cheers of 'More! More!'"  Telluride Media

They have performed with, opened for, or been mentored by,...Herbie Mann, Clark Terry, Bob Montgomery, Butch Miles, Bobby Shew, Yoboso, Brian Trainor, Paul Machado, Bud Shank, Michael Ning, Larry Coryell and many other jazz greats.

"I would recommend the YRJP to any kid who has the ambition to learn to play jazz...I got to perform...make good friends...really benefitted from it..."
Brynn Rector, former YRJP Student

Write or email to:
~ Order CD's
~ Contribute as a Sponsor
~ Book them for an event
Young Razzcals Jazz Project
Dave Adams, Director
5228 Dundee Lane
Virginia Beach, VA  23464
757.479.9316
757.373.6622
director@youngrazzcalsjazzproject.com

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