The Skipp Pearson Jazz Foundation

Welcome to the Movement!

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The Skipp Pearson Jazz Foundation is a not-for-profit 501 (c) 3 music organization that has as its primary mission the preservation of live jazz music performances. Through a myriad of "public programs" the Foundation seeks to foster a greater appreciation for jazz music and a continuous participation in activities and special events which promote literacy in the Fine ARTS for all persons.

Your interest in the projects and programs offered by The Foundation assist in making the art of Jazz Music available for generations to discover and enjoy.

Thank you for joining the MOVEMENT!

Our Mission...

The Skipp Pearson Foundation was created to preserve, and to promote the artform of Live Jazz Music through the presentation of a myriad of educational program and projects for the benefit of the public.

Primary mission of the Foundation is to discover, develop, train and enhance the lives of all South Carolinians by providing on-going projects and programs that preserve the history and technical development of Jazz Music.

Additionally, the Foundation seeks to advocate, and to foster the highest level of training excellence and technical standards available to young performers desiring a career in the music industry.

Finally, the Foundation seeks to support career track pre-professional musical artists for the benefit of enriching the "quality of life" in all communities.