Jazz Power Initiative (JPI) is a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) organization. Our mission is to ignite the power of jazz music education and transform lives by fostering creative self-expression, community, teamwork, and diversity. Jazz Power Initiative serves over 3100 New Yorkers and visitors annually – students, teachers, artists, seniors and general audiences, ages 8-80+, to promote youth development, and build more creative and inclusive communities through jazz music, theater and dance education and performance.