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  • Interview with Don Braden

    Don discusses his early years playing in Louisville as well as gems of wisdom he gained from the many jazz masters with whom he has shared the stage.

  • TOMORROW! LJS GALLERY EVENT: On A Fine Kentucky Day

    Just a reminder that tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, October 11, from 2:30 – 6:00pm, photographer Jeffrey Parrish & The Louisville Jazz Society are hosting an open gallery and reception to view the photos of more than 66 Louisville jazz musicians taken On A Fine Kentucky Day! Come join us to see posters, prints, books, and more! Attendees will help choose which image will become the shot known as On A Fine Kentucky Day! Light refreshments will be provided – free off street and on street parking. Click here for the FaceBook event. Sunday, October 11, 20262:30 – 6:00pmThe Hope Worsted Mills Building1000…

  • LJS GALLERY EVENT: On A Fine Kentucky Day

    On Saturday August 29, 2026, more than 66 Louisville jazz musicians responded to the call to assemble at The Lincoln Memorial for a group photo. Now it’s time to see what was captured and revisit the fellowship of our Jazz Community – On A Fine Kentucky Day. You are invited to see posters, prints, books and choose which image will become the shot known as On A Fine Kentucky Day! A time to be festive and celebrate our Jazz Community. Photographer Jeffery Parrish and the Louisville Jazz Society are hosting an open gallery event on Sunday, October 11th, 2026, 2:30-6:00 pm…

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Check out recently updated past LJS-sponsored performances with fresh videos and photos! Some exclusive content is just for members, so if you haven’t joined yet, now’s the perfect time to get in on the good stuff and Become a Member. Swing by and see what you might’ve missed!

Doug Finke’s Friends Big Band plays Jerome Kern

Aug 30, 2026

Last updated: Sep 28, 2026

Isaac Stephens and the New Messengers

Feb 25, 2024

Last updated: Jul 28, 2026