Jazz Power Initiative has brought 20 years of jazz traditions, creativity and diversity to:
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EDUCATION, NEWS & PERFORMANCES
Exploring the music and sounds of Black folklore, tradition, and a contemporary reach in connection to Tap Dance. Movement from Lisa La Touche and Tap Phonics and music direction from Eli Yamin. April 16th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Alianza Domincana Cultural Center April 19th 4:00 p.m. – 6:00
Jazz Power Celebration21, our 21st Anniversary celebration, is coming May 21st! 📅 Don’t miss the magic—stay tuned!
JPI Community Workshop A jazz learning experience led by Eli “Dr. E” Yamin and inspired by Dr. Barry Harris. For singers and instrumentalists 16+ ALL LEVELS WELCOMED. Participants are welcomed to attend ALL three hours!This workshop his held on THREE DATES- Please register for your desired dates. Workshop Structure:
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Jazz Power Community Workshop
April 15, 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/communityapril
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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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Lisa La Touche and Tap Phonics
April 19, 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
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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We Got That Swing
April 26, 2025
Harlem School of the Arts, 645 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10030, USAIn collaboration with Harlem School of the Arts, featured artist Lisa La Touche.
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Jazz Power Community Workshop
April 29, 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/communityapril
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Jazz Power Community Workshop
May 13, 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:
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Jazz Power Celebration21
May 21, 2025 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space, Lower, 2537 Broadway, New York, NY 10025, USAFor more details, please visit jazzpower.org/celebration21 .
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Jazz Power Community Workshop
May 27, 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:
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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.
