Syracuse Jazz Fest Productions, Inc. (SJFP, Inc.) is a 501 (c) (3) Charitable, Tax-Exempt, Not-for-Profit Corporation, founded in 1982 by Jazz Fest founder Frank Malfitano for the purpose of developing an audience for Jazz in Central NY, through the presentation of concerts, series, club events, and outdoor jazz festivals.
Since that time, Syracuse Jazz Fest Productions has produced more than 2,000 events nationally, regionally and locally, including 38 festivals and special events, indoor mini-festivals, jazz subscription series, jazz concerts, and 28 outdoor summer Jazz festivals at the Onondaga Community College Campus, Clinton Square Park, Longbranch Park and Song Mountain Ski Resort.