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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.

Are You Signed Up for Jazz Power On Summer Institute?

This is a moment of intensive learning, examining and clarifying for so many of us. All of us – parents, teachers and artists in particular – understand our unique positions as facilitators. Despite the onslaught of profound upheaval, we face and embrace our evolving roles as navigators to those who look to us for guidance.

Registrations open now for Jazz Power Institute ON Summer Institute 2020

Jazz Power Initiative ON in collaboration with Lehman College presents a two-day training for artists and educators free of charge. Registration is open!

Educators and Artists enriched their jazz tools in our Jazz Power Institute 2019

This year’s Jazz Power Institute was full of great energy and creativity. In our two days at Lehman College in the Bronx, we covered Jazz History, methods for teaching Jazz, Swing, Blues, Jazz dance, healthy singing, songwriting, Improvisation, and so much more…

Jazz Power Youth Workshop Showcase Performances

On June 23rd and 24th, we witnessed two remarkable final performances to our 12-week youth workshop by our students. Here are some highlights…

Jazz Power Initiative with NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron at WBGO Radio

Three generations of jazz educators talked about their experiences marrying artistic projects with education, involving youth in jazz arts and their impact in their lives, specially in their school performance.

Jazz Power Prep at PS4 Duke Ellington School: A Celebration of the Arts, Diversity and the Community

On the evening of May 24, this group of 40 young children performed their final showcase to a joyful and proud auditorium, with great professionalism and commitment…

Jazz Power Prep presents Duke Ellington May 24 in Washington Heights!

Our Jazz Power Prep kids at Duke Ellington Elementary School are ready to show you what they have learned…

LAST CHANCE Registration Open for Youth Master Class

Registration is now open for our Jazz Power Youth Master Classes…

Intergenerational Jazz Jam in the holiday spirit with Swing Dance Party with Mickey D and Friends!

Join us Sunday, December 16 from 2-5 PM at National Jazz Museum in Harlem for the last…