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The Extraordinary Trailblazer – Jazz Bassist Christian McBride Joins the Jazz Power Initiative Syncopated Celebration 2026 Honoring 22 Years of Service Providing Transformative Jazz Arts Education New York, New York
Join us in celebrating a joyful birthday honoring Dr. King’s legacy of sharing, caring, peace, and community. All ages!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Jazz Power High School Showcase: "Origins" - a devised theatre work directed by Kena Onyejekwe
February 7, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Eliza, 4784 Broadway, New York, NY 10034, USA
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Jazz Power Community Workshop with Dr. E
February 10, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jazz Power Initiative, 5030 Broadway suite 645, New York, NY 10034, USAEnter a jazz life learning experience guided by internationally known musician and educator Eli Yamin, aka “Dr. E.”
Immerse yourself in an uplifting atmosphere of discovery, curiosity, opening, expansion, and fellowship while learning tunes, melodic, rhythmic and harmonic movement in the jazz and blues tradition.
Pianists, singers, and other instrumentalists of all levels are welcome to attend all 3 hours for one sliding scale price. For ages 16+
Structure:
Piano Keyboard 6-7 p.m.
Voice 7-8 p.m.
Improvisation 8-9 p.m.
Cost:
$50, general admission
$25, moderate income
$15, students with ID
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Jazz Power Community Workshop with Dr. E
February 17, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jazz Power Initiative, 5030 Broadway suite 645, New York, NY 10034, USA
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Jazz Power Community Workshop with Dr. E
February 24, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jazz Power Initiative, 5030 Broadway suite 645, New York, NY 10034, USAEnter a jazz life learning experience guided by internationally known musician and educator Eli Yamin, aka “Dr. E.”
Immerse yourself in an uplifting atmosphere of discovery, curiosity, opening, expansion, and fellowship while learning tunes, melodic, rhythmic and harmonic movement in the jazz and blues tradition.
Pianists, singers, and other instrumentalists of all levels are welcome to attend all 3 hours for one sliding scale price. For ages 16+
Structure:
Piano Keyboard 6-7 p.m.
Voice 7-8 p.m.
Improvisation 8-9 p.m.
Cost:
$50, general admission
$25, moderate income
$15, students with ID
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Jazz Power Cafe: Women's History Month
March 27, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Eliza, 4784 Broadway, New York, NY 10034, USAAnnette A. Aguilar and Stringbeans and The Women In Latin Jazz Festival present:
"A Tribute to Our Mothers"
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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.
