Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation, INC.
Nonprofit Jazz Institute in New Jersey
CBBHFI Mission
To create pride in our Black heritage and promote family values and unity in Atlantic County by educating and exposing our youth, the community and tourists to the original American art form of jazz. This allows us to also celebrate the rich and dynamic African-American history during the era of Chicken Bone Beach.
JAZZ ON THE BEACH CONCERT SERIES 2025
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Chicken Bone Beach History
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Another Day At The Beach
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Historical Marker
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What We Do
To create pride in our Black heritage and promote family values and unity in Atlantic County by educating and exposing our youth, the community and tourists to the original American art form of jazz. This allows us to also celebrate the rich and dynamic African-American history during the era of Chicken Bone Beach.
AC Jazz History
Chicken Bone Beach is dedicated to preserving the rich history of Jazz in Atlantic City. Find out how you can help.
Music Education
The Chicken Bone Beach Youth Jazz Institute on Indiana Avenue offers free music lessons to Atlantic City Youth. Find out how you can access these services or volunteer.
Jazz Performance
Chicken Bone Beach sponsors a free summer concert series at Kennedy Plaza featuring jazz greats from around the United States. Find out more.
Youth Jazz Camp
Chicken Bone Beach runs a 3-week Summer jazz camp for Atlantic City Students. Find out how you can send a student to camp or volunteer
$300 Sends a Kid to Summer Camp
Our Jazz Summer Camp offers three weeks of Jazz education and fun to Atlantic City Youth
$15 Sponsors one Lesson at Our Institute for 30 minutes, $60 per month or $720 per year.
Help We offer free lessons for Atlantic city youth in voice and instrumental music. Help us retain the best youth music instructors and provide materials and instruments for students.