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Educators

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Live Audience

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EDUCATION, NEWS & PERFORMANCES

Community Workshop
By jazzcorner / 18, December

For singers and instrumentalists 16+ sign up now for our Jazz Power Community Workshop! A jazz learning experience led by Eli “Dr. E” Yamin and inspired by Dr. Barry Harris. Participants are welcomed to attend all three hours! This workshop fosters connection and growth in a hands-on, supportive environment.

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Double Your Impact! End-of-Year Matching Challenge for Youth Jazz Education 🎶
By Janny Gonzalez / 18, November

Jazz Power Friend, You know the difference our programs make. You’ve seen how jazz empowers young people, sparking artistic growth, creativity, confidence, and connection. Now, you have an incredible opportunity to amplify that impact. From now until December 31, every dollar you donate will be matched up to $25,000, doubling the

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Jazz Power Kiddos Registration
By jazzcorner / 18, November

Jazz Power Kiddos is a high quality 6-week program that introduces 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade students to jazz music and the performing arts through singing, movement and piano. The winter session has two classes each Saturday morning from January 4th through February 8th at Jazz Power Initiative’s headquarters located

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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Intergenerational Jazz Power Jam featuring Charenee Wade

    December 18, 2024  6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center, 530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032, USA

  • Jazz Power Community Workshop

    January 7, 2025  6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Jazz Power Initiative, 5030 Broadway Suite 651, New York, NY 10034, USA

  • Jazz Power Community Workshop

    January 7, 2025  6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    5030 Broadway suite 645, New York, NY 10034, USA

    A jazz learning experience led by Eli “Dr. E” Yamin and inspired by Dr. Barry Harris.For singers and instrumentalists 16+ Participants are welcomed to attend ALL three hours! 
     Workshop Structure: Piano Keyboard6-7 PM Voice7-8 PM Improvisation 8-9 PM
    Register at: bit.ly/communityjan

  • Jazz Power Community Workshop

    January 21, 2025  6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Jazz Power Initiative, 5030 Broadway Suite 645, New York, NY 10034, USA

    A jazz learning experience led by Eli “Dr. E” Yamin and inspired by Dr. Barry Harris. For singers and instrumentalists 16+ Participants are welcomed to attend ALL three hours! 
     Workshop Structure: Piano Keyboard 6-7 PM Voice 7-8 PM Improvisation 8-9 PM
    Register at: bit.ly/communityjan

  • Intergenerational Jazz Power Jam

    February 15, 2025  4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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INITIATIVES

Jazz Power Youth
Training youth in singing, dance and theatre in diverse and culturally aware environments, to cultivate courage, curiosity and compassion.

Jazz Power Concerts

Engaging, inspiring and empowering diverse communities through intergenerational performances of jazz music, dance and theatre.

Jazz Power Musicals
Creating and commissioning original jazz musicals based on socially relevant stories that unite and inspire audiences through jazz arts.

Jazz Power Institute
Professional training branch of Jazz Power Initiative for artists and educators interested in teaching jazz in a culturally authentic way through multiple modalities of music, dance, theatre, and writing. Attendees experience workshops covering a wide range of age groups from grades preK-12, to college students and adult learners.