Organizations Filed Purposes:
Bay Area Jazz & Arts, Inc (BAJA), housed at The Sound Room, nurtures music, art and creative ventures through live performance and educational programs. BAJA focuses on programs that encourage understanding of America's original music tradition, Jazz. Jazz is difficult to define, but encompasses a vast array of music that blends traditions of African music with other styles using swing, improvisation, and interaction to produce a unique sound.
134 jazz performances highlighting the range of jazz. Musical acts include local, national and internationally known artists. Programs are open to the public and offered at an affordable price in an all ages venue. The programs are developed and run on volunteer labor and compensate musicians through ticket sales. Average attendance is 55 persons per event.
Meetings of community groups in the theater space
To assist musicians who mentor students, The Sound Room offers space for recitals.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Erik Carrido | Chef | 2 | $0 |
| Scott Bradsby | Chef | 40 | $0 |
| Sarah Burke | Volunteer | 1 | $0 |
| Judy Bloom | Volunteer | 1 | $0 |
| David Ruffin | Volunteer | 3 | $0 |
| Chelle Pasternak | Volunteer | 3 | $0 |
| Eddie Pasternak | Volunteer | 3 | $0 |
| Robert Bradsby | Volunteer | 30 | $0 |
| Giovanna Tanzillo | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Carey Williams | Board Member | 20 | $0 |
| Kelly Park | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Suzanna Smith | Musical Director | 1 | $0 |
| Karen Van Leuven | President | 30 | $0 |
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