The Jazz Society was formed in 1994 to promote traditional jazz around the Lake of the Ozarks area. The originators had Dixieland in mind but we are branching out into a combination of Dixieland, Ragtime & Big Band Swing.

   Our monthly newsletter features details on upcoming Ozark Jazz Society events, jazz festivals, local bands that are performing around the Lake and articles relating to our events and other topics of interest to our members.

   We feature live music for dances or concerts every month except December. When we hire a group, we usually have a reasonable door charge for the public and reduce it for Jazz Society members. Several months each year our monthly activity "spotlights" jazz musicians and groups working around Lake of the Ozarks. These events promote local player's venues that hire them and serve as an occasion for  members and like-minded folks to gather and enjoy the music.

   Membership in the Society helps support our efforts to promote live Traditional Jazz, Ragtime and Swing music. Members enjoy admission discounts at all our events. Dues are set at $20 per year for an individual and $30 for couples. We would welcome your support with a membership. Our monthly newsletter, Jazz Notes, and this web site has an application, or you may contact me or any other board member to join.

...Jack Schaumburg

Officers

Jack Schaumburg, President  info@lakeozarkjazz.org
Kenneth Smith, Vice President
Ellie Betta, Corresponding Secretary
Ann McCollister, Recording Secretary
Nancy Witham, Treasurer
Mark Hulse, Jazz Notes & Web Site Editor & Publisher

Board members

Howard Adams
Dennis Greenway
Janet Mackin
John Marrs
Bob Ruether

  Ozark Jazz Society members have a standing invitation to attend our board meetings held on the first Monday of each month (consult Jazz Notes for time and place.