The mission of the JAM Concert Series is to promote and increase the public’s awareness of the vibrant jazz ecosystem in the Twin Ports, provide an opportunity for students and educators from Duluth and beyond to
– Meet, demonstrate, and share their musical achievements and creativity
– Complement and enhance the teaching, learning, and growing process associated with jazz music
– Foster and promote a lifelong interest in music as a basic human experience
– Provide paid performance opportunities for professional musicians in the Twin Ports

Over the past two years, the JAM Concert Series has been individually organized by Thomas Woytko and executed with the help of the Twin Ports community. Advancing its growth and authenticity, the JAM Concert Series has achieved 501(c)(3) non-profit status as of June 2024. JAM Concert Series is dedicated to enriching Duluth’s Jazz culture through the annual concert series held in April, as a way to advance our mission of promoting jazz music and education. Each JAM provides performance opportunities for at least 20 different ensembles at various venues across the Twin Ports including Duluth Cider,  Lake Superior Brewing, Dovetail Cafe, and Northern Waters Smokehaus, fostering exposure and appreciation for Duluth’s vibrant jazz scene. Each week during Jazz Appreciation Month, Twin Ports audiences have the opportunity to attend two unique concerts. One concert featured a small jazz ensemble followed by an inclusive jam session, inviting participation from students and community members alike. The other concert was a larger concert including a local school’s ensemble and a professional ensemble.