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San Jose Jazz is a nonprofit organization based in San Jose, California, founded in 1986. It is dedicated to celebrating jazz as a vibrant and evolving art form through performance and education. The organization embodies a spirit of community engagement and has significantly expanded its reach since its inception. One of its key offerings is the annual San Jose Jazz Summer Fest, the largest free jazz festival in the United States. This three-day event takes place in August at Plaza de César Ch