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 Dixieland. 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 23rd year), many special events throughout the year, such as our legendary early bird 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 members’ dues are significant and critical to our continuing success. We are deeply grateful for your continuing support.
2024-25 Benefactors ($1000+)
Sally Bolle (in memory of Bill Bolle), Bob Ervin, Mary Lee Gwizdala, 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
2024-25 Major Sponsors ($500+)
Pam and Frank Brady, Carol and Burke Fossee, Thomas and Karen Gay, MJ Falls and Paul Hunt, Susan Shanaman, Bob Spence, Peggy and Sam Tundo, Anonymous Donor
2024-25 Corporate Sponsors & Friends of GDJS ($250+)
Dr. Amer Aboukasm and Cindy Aboukasm, Martha and Douglas Andridge, Harriet and Marvin Atlas, Kathy Baker and John Bentley, Judy Bloom and Jerry McKenzie, Carolyn Carr, Curtis Cooper, Doug Davis (in memory of Shoie Austin), Eric Domke, Jeff and Ellen Dunn (photography), Vocalist Lizzie Grace, Robert and Elaine Gremel, Vocalist Marvin Jones, Kristine and Chris LeVasseur, Cheryl and Tom Liebold, Bob Lomerson, Jurate Maier, Mary Ann McNulty, Carmen Meyers, Dan Mistura, Gary Molnar (photography), Vickie and Brian Newsom, Ellie and George Nosky, Danny Patrona, Lisa and Brian Pelton, Kerry Price, Trenna Ruffner, Craig Strain, Marlena Studer and Oliver Ragsdale, Cathy and Dave Tatrow, April Tini (in memory of Dennis), and Diane Weiss
2024-25 Patrons ($100+)
Chuck Andersen, Annalee, Marc Ashley, Christine Bellino, Arline Bittker, Joe Borgoin, Susan and Gordon Briggs, Adrienne “Agee” Bryant, Marilyn Maxwell Cameron, Jacqueline Chastine, Jerry Ciccone and George-Ann Howell, Dr. and Mrs. Chet Coccia, Heidi Coffman and Craig Cesarone, Vocalist Ramona Collins, Jacqueline Cutright, Teresa and Tony DiMaria, John Dinon, Christine Doby, Patricia Elliott, Elaine Ewald, Vic Favot, Mick and Sally Fee, Elaine and Robert Gremel, John Gryniewicz and Sophie Dobriansky, Marla Haller, Wolfgang Spider and Toni Herberger, Laurie Heyniger, Heidi Ingolia, John Jesko, Margot Laguire, Brian and Linda Lang, Joe and Missy LaRussa, Judith Locher, Wally and Rosemary Lubzik, Dave Lundin, Jimmy Maniere, Sr., Linda Masterson, James Murphy and Lauri Elias, Margo LaGuire, Martin and Suzanne McElroy, Anita and Rich Michaels, Michigan Jazz Festival, Jeffery Myers, Dennis Nabor, Keith Nelsen, Vickie and Brian Newsom, Gary and Joyce Owen, Alan Paul, Bob Pettigrew, Kathy and Stephen Petz, Sally Pinchock, Gary D. Powell, Denise Przybylski, Suzanne Ray, Pamela and John Rijnovean, Cynthia Rockwell, Vocalist Julie and Steve Savoy, Jane Schneider, Joan Schott, David and Jeanette Sharpe, Mary Sen, Joyce Sherrod, LaVerne Short, 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, Joyce VanOchten, Philip Vogt, Christine Whittemore, Richard Wigginton, and Jack and Carol Williams
Dedicated to the memory of our founders, Emily Laura, Bill Knowles and Chuck Moss.