Boulder Friends of Jazz is supported by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, Wells Fargo, and Members

Photo courtesy of departed member,

John “Jock’ Hill.  This jam session

was held at the Boulder Friends of

Jazz on December 2006.

The Boulder Friends of Jazz hires a rhythm section, or "back line" of three musicians

to ensure that there will be good quality accompaniment for any musician who

happens to drop in.

A Guest Director is hired on a rotating basis to lead off the jam and to ensure that

any musician in attendance gets adequate time to play in the jam. Prior to the jam,

the Guest Director engages two additional musicians to round out the front line. All

three members of the front line as well as the three musicians in the rhythm section

are paid for their performances at the jam.

Door prizes are awarded to those in attendance based upon ticket drawings. Members

and guests are eligible for such prizes as have been donated by local merchants and

musicians. Examples are dinners in local restaurants and CDs of the musicians in

attendance. The Denver Jazz Club often provides free admission to its concerts as door

prizes. Musicians in attendance are eligible for cash drawings.