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The ''Salem Jazz and Soul Festival'' is a nonprofit that arranges free community concerts to the North Shore and raises money for music education in the area. The first annual fundraiser and concert held at Salem Willows Park was held on April 21, 2007. The main festival has continued annually since the first fundraiser and takes place in August each year. The festival draws crowds of more than 6,000 each year.  There are also multiple smaller concerts and fundraisers put on by SJSF throughout the year around the North Shore.  
The '''''Salem Jazz and Soul Festival''''' is a nonprofit that arranges free community concerts to the North Shore and raises money for music education in the area. The first annual fundraiser and concert held at Salem Willows Park was held on April 21, 2007. The main festival has continued annually since the first fundraiser and takes place in August each year. The festival draws crowds of more than 6,000 each year.  There are also multiple smaller concerts and fundraisers put on by SJSF throughout the year around the North Shore.  


The festival seeks to recreate the jazz scene and culture created in the early 20th century at the Salem Willows when pianist and composer Duke Ellington and other musicians from the Big Band era played at Charleshurst Ballroom.  
The festival seeks to recreate the jazz scene and culture created in the early 20th century at the Salem Willows when pianist and composer Duke Ellington and other musicians from the Big Band era played at Charleshurst Ballroom.  

Latest revision as of 10:38, 17 August 2026

The Salem Jazz and Soul Festival is a nonprofit that arranges free community concerts to the North Shore and raises money for music education in the area. The first annual fundraiser and concert held at Salem Willows Park was held on April 21, 2007. The main festival has continued annually since the first fundraiser and takes place in August each year. The festival draws crowds of more than 6,000 each year. There are also multiple smaller concerts and fundraisers put on by SJSF throughout the year around the North Shore.

The festival seeks to recreate the jazz scene and culture created in the early 20th century at the Salem Willows when pianist and composer Duke Ellington and other musicians from the Big Band era played at Charleshurst Ballroom.

  • Since the year 2007, Salem Jazz and Soul Festival has raised $70,000 in efforts to educate people in music on the North Shore.
  • The festival line up for 2026 featured local high school artists to national musicians such as The Nth Power and Dwayne Dopsie and Zydeco Hellraiser.

See Also

Vertical File in Salem Collection - Salem Jazz and Soul Festival

Salem Jazz and Soul Festival Salem Jazz and Soul Festival Website

  • "Salem Jazz and Soul Festival brings national talent to local stage" Salem Evening News, July 24, 2026, p. A11
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