Promoting Classic Jazz in SE Michigan
Sponsors
Our dues and entertainment charges at the door pay for our “best-in-the-world” musicians, playing Classic Jazz – Big Band, Swing and Traditional. Our area is blessed with diverse and world-class jazz musicians that we are proud to present to you.
For more information or to join or renew, please either pay online or download and mail in our membership PDF form.
In addition to our Saturday Jazz at Shield’s concerts in Southfield (now in its 24rd year), many special events throughout the year, such as our legendary Earlybird New Year’s Eve Dinner Party, and support many other major local events such as the Michigan Jazz Festival. We’re also proud sponsors and promoters of the Spring and Fall Terrace Inn Jazz Weekends – great jazz getaways at the Historic Terrace Inn in BayView (Petoskey), Michigan.
Become a Sponsor! These concerts would not be possible without the financial support of the following Benefactors, Major Sponsors, Friends/Corporate Sponsors and Patrons. All member dues are significant and critical to our continuing success. We are deeply grateful for your continuing support.
2025-26 Benefactors ($1000+)
Sally Bolle (in memory of Bill Bolle), Bob Ervin, Mary Lee Grizdala, Christie and Ernie Otter, Nancy Salden (in memory of Bob Guenther), Shield’s of Southfield, George and Sharon Sinnott, Vocalist Barbara Ware, Michael Whiting (in memory of Mary B), and Jim Williams
2025-26 Major Sponsors ($500+)
Harriet and Marvin Atlas, Pam and Frank Brady, Carolyn Carr, MJ Falls (in memory of Paul Hunt), Curtis Cooper, Carol and Burke Fossee, Karen and Thomas Gay, Kristine and Chris LeVasseur, Rachelle Nozero, Susan Shanaman, Bob Spence, and Peggy and Sam Tundo
2025-26 Corporate Sponsors & Friends of GDJS ($250+)
Dr. Amer Aboukasm and Cindy Aboukasm, Martha and Douglas Andridge, Kathy Baker and John Bentley, Judy Bloom and Jerry McKenzie, Curtis Cooper, Doug Davis (in memory of Shoie Austin), Eric Domke, Vocalist Lizzie Grace, Robert and Elaine Gremel, Vocalist Marvin Jones, Linda and Pianist Brian Lang, Cheryl and Tom Liebold, Bob Lomerson, Jurate Maier, Gary Molnar (photography), Vickie and Brian Newsom, Ellie and George Nosky, Danny and Patty Patrona, Lisa and Brian Pelton, Stacy Plum, Kerry Price, Trenna Ruffner, Craig Strain, Cathy and Dave Tatrow, April Tini (in memory of Dennis), Jeanette and David Sharpe, and Joyce Van Ochten
2025-26 Patrons ($100+)
Terry R. Altman, Chuck Andersen, Annalee, Christine Bellino, Arline Bittker, Jennifer and Michael Bohne, Joe Borgoin, Elaine Bozin, Susan and Gordon Briggs, Jacqueline Chastine, Lenise and Brian Cheatham, Jerry Ciccone and George-Ann Howell, Dr. and Mrs. Chet Coccia, Heidi Coffman and Craig Cesarone, Vocalist Ramona Collins, Jacquelyn Cutright, John Dinon, Christine Doby, Jeff and Ellen Dunn (photography), Elaine Ewald, Vic Favot, Mick and Sally Fee, Salvatore and Helena Giacopelli, Rod Goodyear, John Gryniewicz and Sophie Dobriansky, Wolfgang Spider and Toni Herberger, Laurie Heyniger, John Jesko, Joe and Missy LaRussa, Judith Locher, Wally and Rosemary Lubzik, Dave Lundin, Jimmy Maniere, Sr., Dan Mistura, James Murphy and Lauri Elias, Martin and Suzanne McElroy, Anita and Rich Michaels, Michigan Jazz Festival, Jeffery Myers, Dennis Nabor, Keith Nelsen, Ellen Ortopan and Jim Mouchet, Gary and Joyce Owen, Alan Paul, Bob Pettigrew, Kathy and Stephen Petz, Sally Pinchock, Gary D. Powell, Denise Przybylski, Pamela and John Rijnovean, Cynthia Rockwell, Vocalist Julie and Steve Savoy, Jane Schneider, Joan Schott, Mary Sen, Joyce Sherrod, Jennifer Smith, Mary Stapleton, Carolyn Steffen, Gwen Sutherland, Donna Tinberg and Jim Pallas, Judy and David Thurmon, Ruth and Stephen Swarin, Barbara Tucker, Jay and Evelyn Valle, Jean VanOchten and Wayne Adams, Philip Vogt, Christine Whittemore, Richard Wigginton, and Jack and Carol Williams.
Dedicated to the memory of our founders and volunteers: Emily Laura, Bill Knowles, Chuck Moss, Bill Bolle, Carmen Meyers and Pat Elliott.