Sign the Petition

To: New York’s Jazz Clubs including Birdland, The Blue Note, Iridium, Jazz Standard, Le Poisson Rouge, Village Vanguard, Lenox Lounge, Minton’s Playhouse:

Over the past two years, Local 802 and the Local 802 Jazz Advisory Committee worked hard to convince New York State to eliminate the sales tax on admission to Jazz Clubs.

They succeeded with the expectation of State Legislators that the Union and the Clubs would use this tax relief money for the benefit of the performing jazz artists. Like millions of other working people, musicians need the security of a pension.

We urge New York City club owners to work with the union to put this tax relief money to the best use possible. Pension contributions through the American Federation of Musicians and Employers’ Pension Fund (AFM-EPF), on behalf of performing musicians, is not only the best use of the funds, but also a great show of appreciation for those who perform this vital American art form — Jazz!