Founded in May 2005, the Gezmataz Cultural Association aims to study, produce and disseminate music in its different expressions in the belief that it leads to cultural and social improvement.

The Gezmataz Association is a non-profit organisation and operates mainly in the musical and educational field.

It organises jazz music events in the municipalities of Genoa.

It produces Gezmataz Festival & Workshop and collaborates in the realisation of the workshop within the Laurino (Salerno) Jazz Festival.

The Association's activities are carried out in cooperation with the Municipality of Genoa, the Liguria Region, Ports of Genoa and numerous other partners, including the Fondazione Carige.

President: Bruno Vitali

Artistic Director: Marco Tindiglia