Dr. Skinner

Education Lead

Ms. Linda Moody

Education and Fundraising Lead

Ms. Linda Schiffer

Chief Marketing Officer

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Mr. Norman Brander, President of the IJHF
  • Dr. Lynn J. (“Doc”) Skinner Ph.D.
    Executive Director and Founder of the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival
  • Mrs. Linda Moody
    With husband James Moody, Linda initiated important educational scholarship programs for Purchase College, SUNY, and for the CFNJ/ James Moody Jazz Scholarship Fund for Newark Youth, which Linda continues to raise money for through annual concerts and other events.
  • Ms. Linda Schiffer, Marketing & Public Relations Consultant , Chief Marketing Officer & President Edge Factor Entertainment Group, LLC

THE BOARD & CONSULTANTS
MUSICIANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

  • Monty Alexander
  • Dave Brubeck*
  • Freddy Cole *
  • Lou Donaldson
  • Russell Gloyd
  • Benny Green
  • Shelly Liebowitz*
  • Della Reese Lett*
  • Franklin Lett
  • Julian “Junior” Mance*
  • James Moody*
  • Paquito Rivera
  • Claudio Roditi*
  • Clark & Gwen Terry*
  • Lionel Hampton Foundation*
  • Nat King Cole Family*
  • Tito Puente Family*
  • Peggy Lee Family*
  • Jamey Aebersold
  • Mark Ruffin

(* Deceased)


CONSULTANTS TO THE BOARD


•Mr. Ray Gilley
President, DeKalb Development Authority;
Decide DeKalb