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James Zollar, the veteran trumpeter with the Duke Ellington and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestras and the Count Basie Band, leads his own band, Zollar Systems. Drawing from his 3 CD’s as a leader, the band plays a mixture of groove music mixed with straight ahead bebop. Personnel: James Zollar(trumpet
Jazz Power Celebration21, our 21st Anniversary celebration, is coming May 21st! 📅 Don’t miss the magic—stay tuned!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Jazz Power Community Workshop
February 18, 2025 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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 PMRegister at: bit.ly/communityfeb
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James Zollar and Zollar Systems
February 19, 2025 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center, 530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032, USAIntergenerational Jazz Power Jam presented by Jazz Power Initiative
James Zollar, the veteran trumpeter with the Duke Ellington and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestras and the Count Basie Band, leads his own band, Zollar Systems. Drawing from his 3 CD’s as a leader, the band plays a mixture of groove music mixed with straight ahead bebop.
Visit https://jazzpower.org/jazz-power-concerts/ for FREE RSVP
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Dancing Women in Jazz: Mickey D and Friends with the Jazz Power Swing Band with Eli Yamin
March 15, 2025 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, 58 W 129th St Ground Floor, 2203, New York, NY 10027, USAIntergenerational Jazz Power Jam presented by Jazz Power Initiative
Veteran choreographer and educator Mickey Davidson leads a dance ensemble that pays tribute to some of Mickey’s mentors including Norma Miller, Marian Coles, and Harriet Brown with live music performed at the 9-piece Jazz Power Swing Band
Visit https://jazzpower.org/jazz-power-concerts/ for FREE RSVP
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Dancing Women in Jazz: Mickey D and Friends with the Jazz Power Swing Band with Eli Yamin
March 19, 2025 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center, 530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032, USAIntergenerational Jazz Power Jam presented by Jazz Power Initiative
Veteran choreographer and educator Mickey Davidson leads a dance ensemble that pays tribute to some of Mickey’s mentors including Norma Miller, Marian Coles, and Harriet Brown with live music performed at the 9-piece Jazz Power Swing Band
Visit https://jazzpower.org/jazz-power-concerts/ for FREE RSVP
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Lisa La Touche and Tap Phonics
April 16, 2025 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center, 530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032, USAIntergenerational Jazz Power Jam presented by Jazz Power Initiative
Exploring the music and sounds of Black folklore, tradition, and a contemporary reach in connection to Tap Dance.
Visit https://jazzpower.org/jazz-power-concerts/ for FREE RSVP
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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.
