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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
Congratulations are in order! We are excited to announce the promotion of two exceptional team members: Arlene Rodriguez Martinez is now our Senior Program Manager, and Ali Mandell has advanced to Program Associate. Their dedication and hard work have been invaluable, and we look forward to seeing all they’ll accomplish
Eli Yamin and the Jazz Power All Stars: Birthday, Blues, Bebop, and Boogaloo In celebration of Eli Yamin’s birthday, the Jazz Power All Stars play a celebratory mix of music that will blast open your imagination and make you want to dance. Join us for a spectacular evening as Eli
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Intergenerational Jazz Power Jam
November 20, 2024 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center, 530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032, USAEli Yamin and the Jazz Power All Stars present "Birthday, Blues, Bebop, and Boogaloo"
In celebration of Eli Yamin’s birthday, the Jazz Power All Stars play a celebratory mix of music that will blast open your imagination and make you want to dance with Eli "Dr. E" Yamin, piano and vocal, Michael Blake, saxophone and co-music director, James Zollar, trumpet, David F. Gibson, drums, Jonathan Troncuso, "JBlak", percussion, Carmen Morillo, dancer, Antoinette Montague, vocal
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Intergenerational Jazz Power Jam featuring Charenee Wade
December 14, 2024 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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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
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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.