Welcome to the Guillo Carias Jazz Foundation
This foundation honors the life and legacy of Guillo Carias — a Dominican jazz trumpeter, pianist, composer, and educator whose musical influence spanned more than six decades.
Through scholarships, outreach, and education, the Foundation seeks to inspire a new generation of musicians by giving them opportunities to study jazz at premier programs such as the UNC Summer Jazz Workshop.
In 2022, Guillo Carias was awarded the Order of Merit of Duarte, Sánchez and Mella, one of the Dominican Republic's highest honors, by President Luis Abinader, in recognition of his lifelong contributions to music and culture.
Thank you for joining us in keeping his spirit alive through the next generation.
The mission of the Guillo Carias Jazz Foundation is to preserve the legacy of Guillo Carias and promote jazz education by providing underprivileged or deserving students with opportunities to attend jazz programs like the UNC Summer Jazz Workshop.
We aim to:
Fund 1–2 full scholarships annually (covering tuition, travel, and housing)
Raise awareness of Dominican jazz history
Expand support to additional students as donations grow