The Skipp Pearson Jazz Foundation is a not-for-profit, 501 (c), (3) music preservation organization who is charged with the primary mission to “foster a greater appreciation” of Jazz music. In addition, the Foundation seeks to preserve the arts of live Jazz performances for the benefit of future generations.
The Foundation's primary objective is to preserve the rich history of Jazz music as it was developed in the 20th century for benefit of all human beings.
In honor of the late Skipp Pearson, the second official ambassador of Jazz music for the State of South Carolina, the Foundation has created several signature projects and programs that have forged new ground in the area of “public music education.” The Foundation is honored to have created:
• Jazz from the South Virtual Initiative which provides a global platform for Jazz masters and upcoming players to work together to gain a deeper understanding of the creative and development process of the art of Jazz music in the 20th century.
• Masters of Jazz Awards is a project specifically designed to honor the late Skipp Pearson the Foundation has designed a project to honor the unsung heroes and pioneers of Jazz music.
• A Day of Jazz Travel Initiative which presents theme-based public music education programs in support of public music education along the I-95 corridor.
• International Jazz Day USA Initiative that emphasizes the contributions made by Americans of African descent as part of the global celebration in support of UNESCO/United Nations International Jazz Day.
• Storytime Jazz Hour Initiative that provides an introduction to the art of Jazz music through the presentation of thematic public music education programs that explore the lives of Jazz music pioneers. Available titles in the series: The Little Boy Who Hated Jazz, Lolli Becomes a Jazz Ambassador.
Learn more about the Foundation at: skpfoundation.org.