Tag: education
JazzArts All-Stars Youth on Stage
We caught up with the five members of the JazzArts All-Star Youth Ensemble recently at a performance for the Women in Business Awards by the Charlotte Business Journal. I asked them to describe their continued musical journey as JazzArts All-Star members.
The Year of the Bird
This year marks the 101st birthday of Charlie Parker, nicknamed “Bird.” This jazz saxophonist’s legacy was marked with such action and influence that it is amazing to realize he only lived to age 35.
Collegiate-Level Instruction for Young Budding Musicians
The key to the success of JazzArts Academy: the instructors.
Jazz through History, for Jazz Appreciation Month
For Jazz Appreciation Month this year, we’re taking a look back at key moments in jazz history.
31 Great Women in Jazz
For March, Women’s History Month, we have selected a sample – one per day for 31 days – to represent the impact women have had on the world of jazz music.