Tag: jazz history
Why Study Jazz? Adaptibility and Social Awareness
Reflecting on some of the life skills honed studying jazz: adaptability and social awareness.
Welcoming New Board Members to the Jazz Community
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.
Flutist Itai Kriss, Telavana, & Eclectic Inspiration
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”.
Why Study Jazz?
As we prepare to begin our Fall 2022 programs, Education Director Patrick Brown shares some thoughts on why studying jazz is important. Two elements that are unique to jazz are the recognition of American history and the value of self-expression.
Jazz is… Charlotte
Across this past month, Jazz Appreciation Month 2022, in a variety of ways, we have asked you – students, musicians, educators, donors, program attendees – what jazz means in your life. You responded with hundreds of descriptors. Here is some of what you told us.