Our Mission
To promote the appreciation of Jazz and Blues art forms.
To create increased opportunities for established and aspiring musicians.
Welcome
The Mesilla Valley Jazz & Blues Society is a registered nonprofit organization. It was established in 2006. Listeners as well as musicians are welcome.
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The Society meets the third Sunday of each month. Due to our mission to promote Jazz and Blues, we feature a live music performance at each meeting. There is a fee for the meeting and moneys are paid to the band. Every second Thursday of the month, the Society sponsors a jazz Jam Session at Mom's Coffee, University Ave., for middle school, high school, college students, and adults. MVJS provides a rhythm section of local professional musicians. The Society supports talented musicians through our scholarship funds which are: the Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society Bob Burns Scholarship and the Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society Helen Sachs Helder Vocal Jazz Scholarship.
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Many thanks to our sponsors of the 2024 Jazz and Blues Festival!
Future Meetings
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Sunday, December 15
3:00 p.m. Start Time
Holiday Party
Jessica Brust Quintet
Alma d'Arte School
402 W Court Ave, Las Cruces
Next Meeting
​Sunday, November 17
3:00 p.m. Social
3:30 p.m. Start Time
MVJBS Members Jam Session
Alma d'Arte School
402 W Court Ave, Las Cruces
About our monthly meetings:
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For those of you new to MVJBS, our monthly gathering includes a social get-together at 6:30 p.m., a VERY brief meeting at 7:00, followed by a different Jazz/Blues performance each month. After daylight savings time ends, meetings will be at 3:00 p.m.
Meetings are $5 for members, $10 for non-members. You might want to join! Annual dues are $25 individual-$40 family-$5 student.
You can pay your 2024 Membership Dues at any meeting using cash, check or credit card.
Half year special: After July 1, membership for 2024 is half-price.
For other jazz/blues events in the Las Cruces area, check out our Events Listing page.
To add an event to the listings, email the event details to