2026-05-14T03:38:19-07:00 2025-06-30 810972887 BARUNO HANNAFORD HEAP AURELLO 280 MONTAUK AVE New London CT 06320 990 2024-07-01 208523846 BACKCOUNTRY CONCERTS INC dba BACKCOUNTRY JAZZ BACK 2038699454 15 EAST PUTNAM AVENUE 397 GREENWICH CT 06830 JEANETTE WALLACE EXEC DIRECTOR 2026-05-14 true true WILLIAM R HANNAFORD JR P01374363 8604438391 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z JEANETTE WALLACE 15 EAST PUTNAM AVENUE 397 GREENWICH CT 06830 412990 false X WWW.BACKCOUNTRYJAZZ.ORG X 2007 CT BACKCOUNTRY JAZZ CELEBRATES, PRESERVES AND EXPANDS THE RICH TRADITION OF AMERICA'S ART FORM,JAZZ, THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF OUTSTANDING CONCERTS, MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND A SUMMER MUSIC CAMP. 6 5 0 9 0 258937 397965 27300 0 3 0 -11220 286240 386745 0 0 56200 50000 10134 13000 39245 249547 315450 315881 378450 -29641 8295 138624 158139 0 138624 158139 BACKCOUNTRY JAZZ (BCJAZZ) PRESENTS CONCERTS WITH CELEBRATED JAZZ ARTISTS AND RISING STARS AND EDUCATES AND INSPIRES YOUTH THROUGH MUSIC. BCJAZZ PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY MUSIC PROGRAMS FOR UNDERSERVED YOUTH THAT ENGAGE THE CREATIVE SPIRIT, ENCOURAGE SELF EXPRESSION AND STIMULATE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF OUTSTANDING CONCERTS, MUSIC EDUCATION AND A SUMMER MUSIC CAMP, BACKCOUNTRY JAZZ CELEBRATES, PRESERVES AND EXPANDS THE RICH TRADITION OF AMERICA'S ART FORM, JAZZ. false false 185170 PERFORMANCE PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC SCHOOL YOUTH CONCERTS, IN-SCHOOL CONCERTS: BACKCOUNTRY JAZZ (BCJAZZ) CREATES AND PRESENTS CONCERTS FOR STUDENTS AND THE PUBLIC WITH SOME OF THE FINEST ARTISTS IN JAZZ TODAY. THESE CONCERTS INSTILL ENTHUSIASM AND BUILD A WIDER AUDIENCE FOR THE UNIQUELY AMERICAN ART FORM OF JAZZ. THIS YEAR, IN-SCHOOL CONCERTS WERE PRESENTED TO OVER 1,500 BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS. FOCUSED ON THE HISTORY, INSTRUMENTATION, AND THE JOY OF LISTENING TO JAZZ MUSIC, IN-SCHOOL CONCERTS ARE PRESENTED IN A LECTURE DEMONSTRATION STYLE AND ARE OFFERED AS AN INTRODUCTION TO IMPROVISED MUSIC. BCJAZZ PRESENTED THE ANNUAL GREENWICH JAZZ FESTIVAL, A FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES. THE SEASON FEATURED EXTRAORDINARY JAZZ ARTISTS, FROM WORLD-RENOWNED TO YOUNG RISING STARS. NINE CONCERTS FOR A SEASON LONG CELEBRATION OF JAZZ AND COMMUNITY WITH OVER 3,300 ATTENDEES. 79410 BACKCOUNTRY JAZZ SUMMER MUSIC CAMP: BCJAZZ'S SUMMER MUSIC CAMP PROVIDES STUDENTS, AGES 10-20, WITH HIGH QUALITY MUSIC INSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES. PROVIDED AT NO COST TO PARTICIPANTS, CAMP IS OPEN TO STUDENTS FROM BRIDGEPORT AND SURROUNDING AREA SCHOOLS. DUE TO ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND THEIR CONTROL, THESE STUDENTS TRADITIONALLY HAVE LIMITED EXPOSURE TO MUSIC ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. INSTRUCTED BY OUR FACULTY OF JAZZ MASTERS, MUSIC PROFESSIONALS AND UNIVERSITY MUSIC PROFESSORS, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A UNIQUE JAZZ IMMERSION EXPERIENCE. INSTRUMENTAL (BRASS, WOODWIND, STRING, PIANO, PERCUSSION ) AND VOCAL STUDENTS RECEIVE INSTRUCTION TO DEVELOP KEY SKILLS AND ENHANCE KNOWLEDGE IN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC, EMPHASIZING LISTENING SKILLS, IMPROVISATION, AND THE ART OF PERFORMANCE. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE WORKSHOPS, MASTERCLASSES, SMALL GROUP ENSEMBLES, JAM SESSIONS, AND INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION. FACULTY ARE SELECTED FOR THEIR LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE AND PROVIDE INSTRUCTION, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND MENTORSHIP THROUGHOUT CAMP. WORKING WITH THESE FINE ARTISTS IS AN INVALUABLE EXPERIENCE THAT IS OTHERWISE UNAVAILABLE. STUDENTS BUILD CONFIDENCE AND COURAGE AND DEVELOP IMPORTANT SKILLS FOR COLLEGE, CAREER, AND LIFE SUCCESS. SUMMER MUSIC CAMP RAN FOR FOUR WEEKS IN JULY, FIVE DAYS A WEEK, 9:00 AM TO 3:00 PM. 42650 AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM, MENTORSHIP PROGRAM, INSTRUMENT PROGRAM: PROVIDES PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS, WHO POSSESS A DESIRE TO LEARN AND A PASSION FOR MUSIC, SUSTAINED COMPREHENSIVE JAZZ TRAINING. INSTRUCTION COVERS ESSENTIAL CONCEPTS AND FOCUSES ON HELPING EACH STUDENT IMPROVE THEIR INSTRUMENTAL SKILLS. STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH ENSEMBLE WORKSHOPS AND INDIVIDUAL LESSONS, WEEKLY, DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR. FOR ADVANCED STUDENTS, PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES ARE OFFERED THROUGH OUR ADVANCED PERFORMING ENSEMBLE. STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS IN JAZZ, AS WELL AS INTERACT WITH TEACHERS, PERFORMING ARTISTS, AND PEERS. THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM ENHANCES THE TRAINING OF OUR MOST MOTIVATED STUDENTS WITH PROMINENT WORKING PROFESSIONALS TO ENSURE CONTINUED CREATIVE INPUT AND MUSICAL GROWTH. THE PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO PARTICIPANTS DUE TO THEIR LIMITED FINANCIAL MEANS. STUDENTS WHO DEMONSTRATE TALENT AND COMMITMENT ARE AWARDED FREE INSTRUMENTS. BCJAZZ AIDS WITH INSTRUMENT SUPPLIES, MAINTENANCE COSTS, AND MORE TO ENSURE STUDENTS HAVE WHAT THEY NEED TO SUCCEED. 307230 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 64 0 true 0 false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false X 6 5 true false false false false false false true false false false true true true true false false true false false CT X JEANETTE WALLACE 2035613111 15 EAST PUTNAM AVENUE 397 GREENWICH CT 06830 X BENNIE WALLACE ARTISTIC DIRECT 40.00 0.00 X X 53600 0 0 EDWARD HUNTINGTON DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TERELL STAFFORD DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DONALD VEGA Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 EILEEN O'REILLY Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JOHN D'EARTH DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JEANETTE WALLACE EXEC DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 53600 0 false false false 0 40875 6612 350478 397965 0 0 0 0 0 0 15025 40875 26245 -11220 0 0 0 386745 X 0 0 0 0 50000 50000 0 0 0 0 0 0 1500 1500 2200 2200 0 13000 13000 0 130981 119764 3217 8000 5116 5116 5830 5830 6212 6212 0 14155 12755 1400 16509 12818 3691 0 0 0 0 0 12621 12621 EVENT RELATED EXPENSES 75459 71034 4425 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 36643 28814 7829 Printing and Publications 5403 4503 900 INSTRUMENTS 1861 1861 960 565 395 378450 307230 31975 39245 64579 84094 0 0 0 0 0 0 74045 74045 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 138624 158139 0 0 X 138624 158139 138624 158139 138624 158139 X 8295 11220 X false false false X 151353 221880 280372 286237 302000 1241842 0 0 0 0 151353 221880 280372 286237 302000 1241842 25000 35000 24500 27000 39500 151000 0 25000 35000 24500 27000 39500 151000 1090842 14 14 0 14 14 0 0 151367 221880 280372 286237 302000 1241856 0.87840 0.84500 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X false CONCERT 55900 40875 15025 1400 3000 21845 55900 40875 15025 1400 3000 21845 26245 -11220 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 BENNIE WALLACE AND JEANETTE WALLACE HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b THERE ARE NO COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANT, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR INCLUDES DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD, USE OF APPROPRIATE COMPARABLE DATA, AND SURVEYS OF OTHER SIMILARLY SIZED AND TYPES OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 ALL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Functional net loss = $11220 FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A: BACKCOUNTRY CONCERTS ENLISTED BENNIE WALLACE AS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR.BENNIE WALLACE, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF BACKCOUNTRY JAZZ AND WORLD-RENOWNED TENOR SAXOPHONIST AND COMPOSER, REPRESENTS BACKCOUNTRY JAZZ AS THE FACE AND KEY COMMUNICATOR OF THE ORGANIZATION AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DIRECTION AND LEADERSHIP TOWARD THE ACHIEVEMENT OF BCJAZZ'S MISSION AND ARTISTIC VISION. A CREATIVE MUSICAL LEADER WITH A DEEP KNOWLEDGE OF JAZZ, HE HAS AN EXTENSIVE NETWORK AND IS HIGHLY RESPECTED WITHIN THE JAZZ COMMUNITY. AS SPOKESPERSON FOR BCJAZZ, HE ENGAGES WITH THE COMMUNITY, DONORS, CIVIC LEADERS, COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND AUDIENCE MEMBERS. AS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, HE DEVELOPS, CREATES, PRODUCES AND DIRECTS BOTH CONCERT AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS.JEANETTE WALLACE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BACKCOUNTRY JAZZ, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAY-TO-DAY MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING PROGRAM PARTNERSHIPS, ADMINISTRATION AND EVENTS. JEANETTE WORKS FULL TIME ON A VOLUNTEER BASIS.