Preserving the Legacy. Empowering the Future.
Where Jazz Breathes, Lives, and Belongs
A MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER
Jazz is more than music — it is a story of resilience, creativity, and community. The West Coast Jazz Society exists to ensure that story continues to be told — on stage, in classrooms, and in communities across Oklahoma and beyond.
— Richard "Jazzman" Bridgeforth, Founder & President
WHEN YOU’RE WRAPPED AS TIGHT AS A BALL OF TWINE, KICK OFF YOUR SHOES AND UNWIND…CLICK ON THE JAZZ JUKEBOX FOR SOME RELAXING SMOOTH JAZZ………….
JAZZ JUKEBOX
OUR MISSION
Preserving the music. Supporting the artists. Building community through Jazz.
The West Coast Jazz Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the rich heritage of jazz, supporting the musicians who carry it forward, and building vibrant communities through the power of music.
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