Knoxville Jazz Orchestra

Evening Under the Stars Sponsorships

Join us for the most fabulous dinner party of the year! On Sunday, October 25th, 2026 at 6:00PM you’re invited to the stunning home and grounds of Ms. Sherri Lee on the banks of the Tennessee River for an unforgettable evening.

This special event features delicious food and wine provided by Bistro by the Tracks catering. After dinner, you can dance the night away to the exhilarating sounds of the Swing Era brought to you live by the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra.

Your participation in Evening Under the Stars enables the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra's 501(c)3 non-profit organization to continue its mission of promoting jazz music in East Tennessee through public performance and education opportunities for area youth.

Event sponsors receive additional perks. Choose the level that's right for you.

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Dizzy Gillespie Sponsor: Evening Under the Stars — $1,500.00

Benefits: *Two tickets to the event *Your name or business logo on event poster and the table cards at the event * Your name and/or logo on the KJO website and other social media proper es

Amount to Give

$1,500.00

I'll cover the $ processing fees (estimated) so my entire gift can be put to work.

Heads up! In exchange for your contribution, you will receive goods or services with an estimated value of $300.00 . This will be listed on your receipt and reduces the tax-deductible portion of your gift.

Duke Ellington Sponsor: Evening Under the Stars — $3,000.00

*Four tickets to the event with preferred seating *Name and/or logo on the event poster and table cards at the event *Acknowledgment on printed programs at all 5 KJO concerts for the 2026-27 season * Name and/or logo on the KJO website and other social media properties

Amount to Give

$3,000.00

I'll cover the $ processing fees (estimated) so my entire gift can be put to work.

Heads up! In exchange for your contribution, you will receive goods or services with an estimated value of $600.00 . This will be listed on your receipt and reduces the tax-deductible portion of your gift.

Ella Fitzgerald Sponsor: Evening Under the Stars — $5,000.00

Benefits: *Six tickets to the event *Name and/or logo on the event poster and table cards at the event *Acknowledgment on printed programs at all 5 KJO concerts for the 2026-27 season *Acknowledgment on KJO website’s sponsors page and social platforms for the 2026-27 season

Amount to Give

$5,000.00

I'll cover the $ processing fees (estimated) so my entire gift can be put to work.

Heads up! In exchange for your contribution, you will receive goods or services with an estimated value of $720.00 . This will be listed on your receipt and reduces the tax-deductible portion of your gift.

Louis Armstrong Sponsor: Evening Under the Stars — $7,500.00

Benefits: *Eight tickets to the event *Name and/or logo on the event poster and table cards *Acknowledgment on printed programs at all 5 KJO concerts for the 2026-27 season *Acknowledgment on KJO website’s sponsors page and social media platforms for the 2026-27 season *Complimentary jazz trio performance at your next private event

Amount to Give

$7,500.00

I'll cover the $ processing fees (estimated) so my entire gift can be put to work.

Heads up! In exchange for your contribution, you will receive goods or services with an estimated value of $1,200.00 . This will be listed on your receipt and reduces the tax-deductible portion of your gift.

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