{"id":137802,"date":"2024-01-11T08:52:48","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T08:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/11\/ghana-jazz-foundation-finally-outdoored-in-ghana\/"},"modified":"2024-01-11T08:52:48","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T08:52:48","slug":"ghana-jazz-foundation-finally-outdoored-in-ghana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/11\/ghana-jazz-foundation-finally-outdoored-in-ghana\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghana Jazz Foundation finally outdoored in Ghana \u2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Accra witnessed the grand launch of the Ghana Jazz Foundation (GJF) during the inaugural Jazz In January Festival held at the +233 Jazz Bar &amp; Grill on January 6, 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Ghana Jazz Foundation (GJF), a non-profit organization, emerged with a mission to elevate live Jazz music and local art forms. Through collaborations, educational programs, and support for musicians and live music venues, the foundation aims to make a lasting impact on the cultural landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Adrian Oddoye, the President of the Foundation, shared insights into its vision, emphasizing the collaborative efforts between Jazz enthusiasts and musicians. Formed in 2023, the GJF seeks to revolutionize resource utilization to enhance the live music scene in Accra and across Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJazz is about welfare and mentorship; it\u2019s about how to conduct yourself going forward\u2026 it\u2019s all about how to identify who needs help,\u201d expressed Dr. Oddoye, highlighting the foundation\u2019s commitment to gradual and impactful progress.<\/p>\n<p>Victor Dey Jr, a founding member and pianist for the GHJazz Collective, echoed these sentiments and emphasized the importance of nurturing young talents. He discussed providing free lessons to gifted individuals who couldn\u2019t afford formal education, emphasizing the need to prevent the waste of potential.<\/p>\n<p>The goals of the Ghana Jazz Foundation align with the Musician\u2019s Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), as acknowledged by its President, Bessa Simons. He praised the initiatives of the GJF, anticipating positive impacts on music quality and networking opportunities for Ghanaian musicians.<\/p>\n<p>Dutch diplomat Katja Lasseur, another founding member of the GJF, played a pivotal role in the organization. At the launch, the GJF presented an alto saxophone donated by Remy Veerman of Remy Saxophone Repair Shop in the Netherlands to Esther Nyamekye Kisseh, a music student at the University of Education at Winneba.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/597\/59774429.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>The Jazz In January Festival featured headline acts such as the GHJazz Collective, Myrna Clayton, Native Vibe, Kevin Flournoy with Lamont Dozier, and Jeff Kashiwa. The festival not only showcased musical excellence but also marked the beginning of a vibrant journey for the Ghana Jazz Foundation in promoting and preserving the rich tradition of Jazz in the country.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source:\u00a0<\/strong>GNA<\/p>\n<p><!-- AI CONTENT END 1 --><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Accra witnessed the grand launch of the Ghana Jazz Foundation (GJF) during the inaugural Jazz In January Festival held at the +233 Jazz Bar &amp; Grill on January 6, 2024. The Ghana Jazz Foundation (GJF), a non-profit organization, emerged with a mission to elevate live Jazz music and local art forms. 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