The Medford Jazz Festival produces inspiring concerts at the iconic West Medford Community Center each year, featuring local talent and world-class musicianship with diverse influences. Started as a virtual event during the summer of 2020, the festival has become an important outlet for Medford-based bandleaders to present their compositions to local audiences, bringing together listeners and celebrating the cultural perspectives within the city. The Medford Jazz Festival is now an officially registered 501c3 nonprofit organization with tax-exempt status.