This week, members of the Loudoun Jazz Society met for our Annual Meeting. In addition to voting in the officers for 2027, we reflected on the past year and envisioned what is ahead.
Here is what the Loudoun Jazz Society accomplished in 2026 with your help:
• Hosted The Dell jam sessions from January to May
• Co-hosted The Branch jazz jam from April to November
• Swing Dances with Swing Shift in March, June, and October
• Co-presented a tribute to Ahmad Jamal concert with MPFT support
• Co-Presented Quentin Walston's "Art of the Jam" masterclass with VCA support
• Presented "LJS All-Stars" led by Matt Trimboli at the Art in the Burg festival
• Awarded Senior and Jazz Camp scholarships with support from the Webber Jazz Fund
The year ahead looks bright with a new educational series, more swing dances, concerts, and jams. Thank you to everyone who attended the meeting and to our officers for your continued service.
In one week, LJS Presents: A Saxophone Summit Concert on Saturday, November 21st at Leesburg Junction. I believe there may still be a few tickets for sale on their website. Get yours now before they are all gone.
Lastly, if you missed the Sunday Loudoun Jazz Jams at The Dell, you are in luck. Just two doors down in the Village at Leesburg, The Leaf has opened for restaurant service. Join us at The Leaf this coming Sunday from 1-4pm for the return of the Sunday jazz jam. Meanwhile, The Branch jam continues to be a gathering spot for musicians and listeners. So now, you can have your choice for jam sessions at The Leaf or The Branch. That's too good to be a coincidence, right?
Regards,
John Kocur
President, Loudoun Jazz Society