Northwest Jazz Festival announces Jazz Ambassador Award

Press Release

The Northwest Jazz Festival highlights local, national and international musicians each year at the two-day festival. The board of directors also takes time to recognize the accomplishments of those who give their time and talent to further jazz in the community through the Jazz Festival Ambassador Award.

This year, the award is given to longtime Jazz Festival volunteer Jeff Jordan.

Jeff serves as the volunteer director of operations for the festival. He is a retired planner and scheduler for the New York Power Authority. Jeff is responsible for interfacing with all festival electrical needs, as well as the placement of electrical power for all of the stages to ensure the Jazz Festival runs smoothly. 

In addition to his work with the Jazz Festival, Jeff is a member of the Lewiston Kiwanis Club and a member of the Tuscarora Yacht Club. For the past few decades, he has been an active community volunteer, implementing the layout and power requirements for many local festivals, including the Niagara County Peach Festival.

Jeff and his wife, Sandy, reside in the Town of Lewiston.

Chairwoman Carol Calato nominated Jeff for the award, with full board approval.

“The Jazz Festival would definitely face an uphill climb without the expertise, time and talent from Jeff Jordan,” she said. “For years, Jeff has worked with the staff and board to lay out the logistics of the festival, which is no small task. He does this without hesitation – and leads a team of volunteers who are laying out the groundwork days before the festival takes place, and are among the last to leave in the early morning hours of clean up. Jeff should be celebrated for his work, and we are happy to honor him.”

Jeff will receive his award on Saturday evening, prior to the 8:45 p.m. performance.