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Join our community and become a JPI Volunteer! Now hiring for spring and summer programs.
jazzcorner | 08, February

  If you like what we do and want to help us by volunteering, please fill out the form below.  Please indicate in the Message section how you can help, e.g. utilize special knowledge / skills, social media, clerical, events, …etc. (If you can’t see the form below click here)

Save the Date for Celebration 21 at Symphony Space!
jazzcorner | 08, February

Jazz Power Celebration21, our 21st Anniversary celebration, is coming May 21st! 📅 Don’t miss the magic—stay tuned!

Dancing Women in Jazz Featuring Mickey D & Friends and the Jazz Power Swing Band!
jazzcorner | 08, February

              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 by the Jazz Power Swing Band with Eli Yamin. March 15th 4:00 p.m.

5th through 12th graders, audition now for Message From Saturn!
jazzcorner | 09, January

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

We raised $38K and gained 28 new donors!
jazzcorner | 09, January

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 Registration
jazzcorner | 18, November

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

December Jam
Janny Gonzalez | 27, November

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

Double Your Impact! End-of-Year Matching Challenge for Youth Jazz Education 🎶
Janny Gonzalez | 18, November

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 to Arlene and Ali!
jazzcorner | 18, November

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

Community Workshop
jazzcorner | 18, December

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.