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Jazz Power Presents: What Happens To A Dream at MLK Festival

Join us for “What Happens To A Dream” on February 13th 7 PM at Teatro LATEA, devised theatre work by Jazz Power Initiative’s advanced youth ensemble, Zah! Jr. directed by Kena Onyejekwe with musical direction by Eli “Dr. E” Yamin in honor of Black History Month.

Intergenerational Jazz Power Jam: La Madruga (The Dawn) with Yasser Tejeda Band

Admission is free at Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center and doors open at 6:30. Admission is suggested donation $10 at National Jazz Museum in Harlem. Yasser Tejeda is an award-winning Dominican

Intergenerational Jazz Power Jam: Voices & Rhythm

Celebrating the African diaspora through rhythms rooted in swing and samba featuring songs by Jon Hendricks, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and various Brazilian composers.

We Got That SWING!!! @ Harlem School of the Arts, April-29th

WE GOT THAT SWING! jazz event brings together some of the most gifted young musicians and singers from across the city in performance with legends.

Holding The Torch For Liberty

Holding The Torch For Liberty Out Now on Bandcamp!

Message From Saturn on Bandcamp

JPI is bringing our music to Bandcamp.

“Scenes from Black Wall Street” with Nikara Warren

In March, Jazz Power Initiative presents Intergenerational Jazz Power Jam: “Scenes from Wall Street” featuring Nikara Warren, vibes and composition and Craig Hill, saxophone with Dr. E and Jazz Power. Black Wall Street is Nikara Warren’s debut album, in which she honors her Black ancestries’ splendor with a joyous celebration of cultures, genres, identities,  and resilience.

Intergenerational Jazz Power Jam @Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center, Feb-16

Join us for our next Intergenerational Jazz Power Jam at Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center on Thursday, February 16, 7-9 PM. Intergenerational Jazz Power Jam brings together singers, musicians, dancers, spoken

Thank you Open Studio Post (from Arlene)

Last week, we held our final Open Studios, wrapping up our recruiting season.

In Memory of Dexter Jones (1964 – 2022) by Shireen Dickson

Dexter’s body lived in and through rhythms.