An interview with Piers Playfair, co-Founder and Artistic Director of Catskill Jazz Factory and 23ArtsInitiative. Catskill Jazz Factory (CJF) is a dynamic Jazz program founded in 2012 with an aim to support today’s best young Jazz artists. 23Arts is the parent organization of the the Catskill Jazz Factory which presents year-round world-class jazz events and workshops across the Hudson Valley. Catskill Jazz Factory focuses on providing residency opportunities, introducing young artists to established talent, and working with co-presenting community members to bring Jazz to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Hosted by Cheryl K.