Monterey Jazz Festival - December 26, 2025

Year-End Giving is Needed Now More Than Ever

Support Monterey Jazz with a tax-deductible donation ...

Donations are the lifeblood of Monterey Jazz. Your generosity helps us inspire and support the next generation of jazz musicians, attract top instructional talent, and sign big acts for our annual festival.

A message from Gerald Clayton, GRAMMY-nominated jazz artist and artistic consultant for Monterey Jazz:

A message from Monterey Jazz Artistic Advisor Gerald Clayton

Last Call For Year-End Donations!

Last call to get your Friend of the Festival donations in to renew your seats for 2026! This is our easiest way to join the Monterey Jazz family, and get access to seat renewal with ANY donation of $150+ before the end of the year! If mailing your gift, envelopes MUST BE POSTMARKED by December 31 to count for this year.

Already a Friend of the Festival? Enjoy even more year-round benefits as you level up to the next tier.

Our iconic festival depends on your donation big or small during such challenging times. Thank you.

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BIFF SMITH SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Monterey Jazz and the family of late jazz pianist and educator Biff Smith have established a scholarship fund for aspiring jazz pianists. The Biff Smith Scholarship Fund will award piano scholarships to honor his dedication to jazz education.

Donate to the Biff Smith Scholarship Fund.

LEGACY GIVING

Consider including Monterey Jazz in your estate plan. Your gift will be an everlasting

investment in the future of jazz. To learn more about legacy giving opportunities, please inquire here.

EXPLORE MORE GIFT-GIVING OPPORTUNITIES.

Stock transfers, Donor Advised Funds and Qualified Charitable Distributions are easy ways that you can support our programs. Monterey Jazz is a non-profit organization dedicated to students, artists and the future of jazz! Your support makes this possible!

Wishing you a warm and wonderful season!

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