The mission of the A2 Jazz Fest is to share our love and respect for this uniquely American music by:

Creating satisfying employment opportunities for local musicians, Providing education and accessibly priced entertainment to attendees, Sharing Ann Arbor’s vast artistic and educational resources in support of developing musicians throughout Washtenaw County using the brain building power of improvisational music and Co-creating and Co-facilitating exciting and engaging STEAM activities that support intergenerational mentorship and work to bring diverse communities together