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Jazz Education Inc., operates as a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization and sponsors four main programs: The Jazz & Poetry Series, Summer Jazz Workshop, August Jazz Month Houston and the Houston International Jazz Festival, along with additional special projects. Jazz & Poetry is an educational and enrichment program helping elementary school children develop an early appreciation for music and developing new audiences.

The Summer Jazz Workshop produces many of America’s top young music talents through a combination of master classes, lectures, small and large ensembles, video presentations, and demonstrations. August Jazz Month Houston produces a comprehensive calendar of events that is relied upon by numerous public publications. The Houston International Jazz Festival, featuring international, national, regional, and local Jazz musicians, enhances Houston’s reputation as an arts center and attracts Jazz aficionados worldwide.