MARION — The Marion Art Center is once again inviting musicians from across the South Coast to join its annual Jazz Jam, which will be held on Saturday, Aug. 30.

The center’s house band will support the improvisers as they interpret many jazz standards in various style formats. Trombonist

Phil Sanborn will also lead a question-and-answer session to explain the inner workings of a jam session, how the songs are structured and how the “road map” for each selection helps improvisers.

For those interested in performing on stage during this event, email info@marionartcenter.org with “Jazz Jam” in the subject line. Your name, phone number and a list of how you want to participate (instrument, vocals, etc.) should be included in the email.

The event will begin at 7 p.m. and will take place at the Marion Art Center’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater, located at 80 Pleasant Street. Tickets are on sale at marionartcenter.org/events and cost $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Musicians can join the event for free but donations in any amount are always appreciated.