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Everywhere we turned from planned venues to restaurants for dinner, we encountered stellar musicianship and warm smiles to go with it, generously offered alongside fresh mojitos. One leaves Cuba humbled by the artistry assiduously cultivated in their culture at large in comparison with our own, making me appreciate JazzArts’ commitment to student education all the more.

The vibraphone, or “vibes” as it is commonly referred to, first appeared in the early 20th century. It was initially used in vaudeville music but found its way into jazz around the 1930s, adding a new textural layer to the jazz soundscape.

Reflecting on some of the life skills honed studying jazz: adaptability and social awareness.

Recently, three new board members have joined us who will add a whole new dimension to our jazz community. Welcome Bill Abt, Betsy Grant-Kaperonis, and Michael Masci to the family.

Born in Israel, Mr. Kriss has been a vital part of the New York jazz family, for over 20 years. The renowned jazz journalist, Marc Myers, in his Jazzwax blog, called Mr. Kriss “one of the most exciting new flutist composers on the scene”.