GIJF Garden Party 2026

Purpose: Join us for an unforgettable evening at our Summer Jazz Garden Party, where music, community, and purpose come together under the open sky. Surrounded by the beauty of a summer garden, you’ll enjoy live jazz, great company, and the shared spirit of giving back. Together, we celebrate the power of music to inspire young people and connect our community in meaningful ways.
Arrive In Style: Our 2026 Garden Party is graciously being hosted at The Keefe's Estate. Please meet our shuttle at 29 Orinda Way (at the Orinda Post Office) for a private shuttle to the venue.
Line Up: Enjoy live music from esteemed recording artists, GIJF alumni & learn more about our programs incuding: Kyle Athayde Dance Party Educational Outreach, The Contra Costa Honor Jazz Band, Lafayette Summer Music Jazz Workshop, Rossmoor Big Band, & instrument donations.

Host: The Generations In Jazz Foundation 510(c)3, founded in 1999, is a non-profit public benefit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and community enrichment through the shared language of jazz music. Our family of programs offer education and performance opportunities for aspiring musicians of all ages to learn, practice and perform jazz together in public settings. Learn more at:  gijf.org