The Jazz Futures Fund supports JazzED's sliding scale tuition model, ensuring that every student has access to inclusive jazz music education, regardless of their ability to pay. In memory of Seattle Jazz drummer, Douglas R. Roach, this fund reflects his love for the jazz art form, his commitment to sharing that love through performance and education, his desire to ensure that racial and gender minorities are better represented on stage and in the classroom, and his belief that local professional jazz artists should be compensated for their work.

This fund ensures JazzED’s financial stability during a significant period of growth. Proceeds from the fund will support program growth to serve more students, particularly students from communities who have not traditionally had access to the life-changing opportunity of music education. 

Your donation to the Jazz Futures Fund sustains JazzED’s programs while celebrating the life and legacy of Douglas R. Roach.

Seattle JazzED is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and your contribution is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. When you click submit on the donation form, you should receive an email confirmation with tax-receipt information.

Looking to support the Jazz Futures Fund by check?

Please include a “Jazz Futures Fund” designation in the notes section of your check and mail to:

Seattle JazzED
380 Boren Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109