Suzanne Waldowski

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Join date: Dec 10, 2023

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Suzanne is the visionary creator of Songbook Ink as well as the founder of the music nonprofit, Jazz at the Ballroom. With a lifelong passion for the American Songbook, Suzanne has dedicated her life to fostering a deep appreciation for the arts and music.

Suzanne's creative journey took a significant turn in 2014 when she moved into the historic Bing Crosby estate in Northern California. The transformative adventure began when she brought the estate's iconic ballroom back to life by creating a music salon series. The concerts grew in frequency and attendance and in 2016 became a nonprofit, Jazz at the Ballroom. JATB now presents over 50 concerts around the country each year. In 2023, Suzanne came up with the idea to combine artwork and music after seeing how vocalist, Olivia Chindamo, learned lyrics. The first item, a musical advent calendar, showcases Olivia Chindamo’s artwork (and singing) and led to the formation of Songbook Ink.

Photo by Eli Pitta

Posts (4)

Jul 1, 2025 ∙ 4 min

A Love Letter to New York (in Words and Music)

I didn’t fall for New York because of jazz or Broadway or old Hollywood musicals (even though those all make sense). No, my obsession...

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Jun 10, 2025 ∙ 5 min

Sip and the City: the IG Discovery That Fueled Our NYC Merch

Who says social media is just doom-scrolling and dog videos? Every now and then, the algorithm throws you a bone (or in our case, a...

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May 26, 2025 ∙ 4 min

What’s the American Songbook, Anyway? (Let’s Clear That Up First)

We spend a lot of time celebrating the charm, wit, and staying power of the American Songbook, but before we wax poetic, let’s get the...

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