Welcome

Oaktown Jazz Workshops (OJW) is a non-profit, community based, cultural education organization dedicated to passing on the tradition of jazz music to young people through music instruction, educational presentations and live concerts.

Founded in 1994 and based in Oakland, California, OJW celebrates jazz music as a complex and enjoyable music as well as an important indicator of American history. Jazz offers a rich legacy that has touched the lives of each generation and continues to be a critical component of contemporary culture.

Check out the video below about our programs.

Oakland Youth Jazz Education