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
5th – 12th graders, audition now for a Jazz Power original musical: Message From Saturn! Be a part of Message from Saturn, a 14-week transformative journey in jazz, singing, acting, and movement! What’s the Story? Mary, Lou, and William embark on a galactic mission to save the Milky Way, discovering
Thanks to YOU, our 2024 Jazz Power ON campaign was a resounding success! With 60 generous supporters, including 28 new donors (welcome to the JPI family!), we raised an incredible $38,541 for our youth jazz education programs. Nearly half of this support came from new donors, showing how deeply our
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
Charenee Wade and the Freedom Collective Jazz Power Initative presents: Charenee Wade and The Freedom Collective at the Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center! Immerse yourself in an evening of improvisation, soulful melodies, and lyrical mastery. Together, we’ll embark on a captivating journey through sound, where the spirit of jazz sets our
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
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.
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend Claire Daly who passed away yesterday, October 22, 2024, surrounded by friends. As we grieve for our loss of Claire, we are also filled with gratitude for the many wonderful years we shared spreading joy through jazz by her
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