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5th – 8th Graders Auditions are open for our 2026 – 2027 season!
jazzcorner | 23, February

Free auditions are open for youth in 5th–8th grades to join our year-round afterschool performing arts program. Students of all experience levels are welcome to sing, dance, and act while building confidence, creativity, and community through jazz-based training.

A Tribute to Our Mothers: Annette A. Aguilar and StringBeans
jazzcorner | 23, February

Celebrate Women’s History Month with an uplifting afternoon honoring the strength, artistry, and legacy of mothers through music and storytelling. Led by master percussionist Annette A. Aguilar and StringBeans in collaboration with the Women In Latin Jazz Festival, this special performance blends vibrant Latin jazz rhythms with heartfelt tributes to

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
Janny Gonzalez | 28, January

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 (January 26, 2026)…Internationally acclaimed, award-winning jazz bassist Christian McBride joins Jazz Power Initiative (JPI) Syncopated Celebration 2026 as the host of this year’s fundraiser

The Many Dimensions of Dr. MLK Jr. January 19th
jazzcorner | 29, December

Join us in celebrating a joyful birthday honoring Dr. King’s legacy of sharing, caring, peace, and community. All ages!

Jazz Power Kiddos for 4th – 8th graders
jazzcorner | 03, December

a 6-week program that introduces 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade students to jazz music and the performing arts through singing and movement.

5th – 8th Graders audition for Nora’s Ark FREE!
jazzcorner | 03, December

Join other music minded young people in this original jazz production!

Holiday gift idea…
jazzcorner | 10, November

Squeeze in Tight: Jazz and blues for Solidarity out now!

Lisa La Touche teaches tap with JPI!
jazzcorner | 10, November

Read more about our first tap class…

Inwood’s Jazz Power Initiative Puts Community-Driven Music Education Center Stage
jazzcorner | 08, October

Read this news article from Columbia Neighbors.

Planting the Seeds for a New Jazz Age in New York City
jazzcorner | 08, February

TD Bank Stories feature Jazz Power, read the article here.