On The Sunny Side Of The Street: Vol. 7

On The Sunny Side of The Street Vol. 7 Newsletter

On The Sunny Side of The Street - JAZZ HOUSE KiDS enewletter

FROM THE [home desk] OF OUR PRESiDENT & FOUNDER

Dear friends and families,

Welcome to this week’s On the Sunny Side of the Street Vol. 7! Coming to you a little later than usual, but as always, we have an exciting look at what we’ve been doing to help our community stay connected, creative and uplifted. A special greeting to all our moms as we look to celebrate you this weekend.

Melissa Walker and Christian McBride preform Music For Your Neighbors  This past Saturday was such a gorgeous day here in Montclair, that, along with the temperature, our spirits rose. Christian and I were inspired to take to our front porch to share a bit of jazz with our neighbors. Live music is such an essential part of our expression of what it means to be free and to be connected with the world around us. A number of us at the JAZZ HOUSE decided to join forces for a pop-up concert we coined, Make Music for Your Neighbors Day. Such fun to see the smiles on people’s faces walking or riding by, accompanied by a few friendly honks and claps as people pulled over in their cars. Several of our JAZZ HOUSE families participated in their own neighborhoods like the Adelmans who set up a mini-stage on their front lawn with a full drum set, guitar, flute and vocals. What a way to close April’s Jazz Appreciation Month!

Music For Your NeighborsWith our spring semester of classes winding down in a few weeks and students preparing for their final concert, we’ve been thinking about what our students will be doing this summer! This summer we are taking the learning experience online. This was not an easy decision because the JAZZ HOUSE Summer Workshop is beloved, but we do feel like it is the right decision. In its place, Ted Chubb, director of the JAZZ HOUSE Summer Workshop and Markus Gottschlich, our director of education, have put together a special offering for not only students in our own backyard, but friends around the globe who usually join us in person. The doors are officially open to enroll in our Online Summer Program — check out our 8-week offering with more than 100 hours of exciting learning!

Many of you have asked us about the MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL. Produced by JAZZ HOUSE KiDS each August, this is another huge highlight of the summer for thousands of jazz fans from across the region as well as a one-of-a-kind performance experience for our workshop students. With social distancing our top priority, this year’s People’s Choice pick for Best Music Festival will not take place in August.  Again, it is with heavy heart to share the news but that will not stop us!!! We’ve got lots of plans in the works for a September Spectacular which we will announce soon. In the meantime, we invite you connect with us for our new Tuesday LunchTime Live series brought to you by the MONTCLAIR
JAZZ FESTIVAL
. This week we brought organist, Radam Schwartz right to your door.  Each week we will feature one of our talented faculty members, friends or alums in performance LIVE on the MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL Facebook page. Grab a sandwich or salad and enjoy some great jazz!’

Psst…It’s a secret!! I’d like to thank our esteemed panel (Linda Moody, Renee Rosnes, Mark Gross, Nathan Eklund, Christian McBride and program director Ted Chubb) who reviewed the candidate submissions for the James Moody Scholarship for New Jersey this week.  The scholarship was established by Moody’s widow and love of his life, Linda Moody. JAZZ HOUSE KiDS, is honored to partner with Linda each year to award the $5,000 prize and professional level instrument thanks to RS Berkeley Musical Instruments.  The prize is awarded annually to an outstanding high school senior who embodies the qualities expressed by the NEA Jazz Master through his life and works — musicianship, creativity, leadership and community involvement.  Says Linda, “This scholarship would be an immense source of pride for Moody. He fondly recalled growing up in Newark and was always thrilled when he could provide aspiring musicians with the resources he never had. Moody’s enormous presence will always be with us.”  We’ll announce the winner next month.

Last but not least, our FRIDAY NIGHT HANG @ HOME LISTENING PARTY continues. On May 1, close to 2,000 people watched with pride to hear what some of our talented JAZZ HOUSE ALUMS are up to and listen to the music that keeps them inspired, growing and shooting for the stars. The future of jazz is in great hands. Hang tight if you missed it we will rebroadcast on YouTube soon.

Speaking of which, this Mother’s Day our YOUTUBE REBROADCAST HANG @ HOME LISTENING PARTY continues with Rhythm Roundtable with host CHRISTIAN McBRIDE and his esteemed panelists, JEFF “TAIN” WATTS, RICK CARLISLE and MARK WHITFIELD.

Sunday, May 10th at 4:00 pm ET or visit us on our website.

JOiN US tonight for it’s ALL ABOUT THAT BASS with legendary bassist JOHN CLAYTON, Australian powerhouse LINDA MAY HAN OH, veteran bassist and our revered faculty member ANDY MCKEE, and JAZZ HOUSE alum, LEX WARSHAWSKY making a name for himself in the great city of New Orleans.  Christian and I invite you into our home for a very special evening …. Catch us at 8:00 pm ET on Zoom or Facebook Live.  Next week part 3 of the Singer and the Song returns.

Happy Mother’s Day and enjoy your weekend,

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P.S. We thank all of our contributors who donated on #GivingTuesdayNow and all those who are able to lend their support at this time to help us meet the Herb Alpert Foundation Challenge, which will match new or increased donations to JAZZ HOUSE KiDS...please join us!

JAZZ HOUSE SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK

Take a listen to the talented JAZZ HOUSE KiDS Ambassadors’ rendition of Chick Corea’s “Bud Powell.”  This ensemble is one of 17 weekly classes conducted entirely online with student from 35+ school districts. Even though we temporarily closed the physical doors to our JAZZ HOUSE in March, our virtual doors are swinging wide open and we’ve been delivering our full mission online. The Ambassadors ensemble is directed by Mike Lee, and features Rayner Perez, Trombone; Oliver Koenig, Alto Sax; Jacquie Lee, Violin; Stephen Park, Guitar; James Bally, Piano; Neelan Kumar, Bass; Matt Lee, Drums.  This video was recently featured on the International Jazz Day website page in celebration of this music and how it connects us around the globe.  Enjoy!

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Hang @ Home Spotlights: The Ambassadors Ensemble

ALL NEW FOR SUMMER ENROLL TODAY!

2020 Summer Programs

CALLING ALL INSTRUMENTAL + VOCAL STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE! TWO BRAND-NEW exciting online summer programs:

  1. JAZZ IN JUNE (June 1 – 25, 2020)
    • INDIVIDUAL CLASSES MONDAYS – THURSDAYS
    • All classes held 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm ET
    • Write your first tune! Get your repertoire together!  Each workshop session is designed to give students a jump in their musicianship on and off the bandstand.  All classes run once a week for four weeks from 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm ET.
  2. JAZZ IN JULY (July 13 – August 7, 2020)
    • MONDAYS – THURSDAYS + SPECIAL PROGRAMS ON FRIDAYS
    • Morning or Afternoon Sessions
    • Each day comprises of an in-depth musical focus giving students a deep dive into the technical aspects of their instrument, a chance to sharpen their improvisational tools, develop as a composer, and participate in a virtual big band.
    • Highlights include a noon-time masterclass with CHRISTIAN McBRIDE, special guest artists, live-streamed concerts, and a weekly history/culture class.

For more information on our summer programming, reach out to our student services manager, Daniela Gonzalez.

FRIDAY NIGHT LISTENING PARTIES: HANG @ HOME

All about that base listening party

YOU CAN HELP JAZZ HOUSE KiDS PLAY THROUGH THE CHANGES. JOiN JAZZ HOUSE KiDS tonight for our Friday Night Listening Party!

Date: Friday, May 8, 2020
Time: 8:00 pm ET
Zoom “Doors” Open: 7:45 pm
Where: Sign up on Zoom or join us on Facebook LIVE

Our favorite bassist CHRISTIAN McBRIDE leads a panel of bassists, from renowned elder statesmen to one of our JAZZ HOUSE alums as they share their favorite recordings, relay personal stories, and discuss who did it best! Christian will do his best to keep the discourse civil. See you there and bring your favorite beverage!

FEATURING: JOHN CLAYTON,  LINDA MAY HAN OH,  ANDY McKEE, LEX WARSHAWSKY

TWO WAYS TO JOiN THE PARTY!

VIA ZOOM:
The first 100 folks to sign up on ZOOM will participate directly with the hosts and panelists. Register in advance! ZOOM LINK. Please add your name + city when you register, so Christian can call you out during the Q&A. You’ll get a confirmation by email and we’ll see you at the party! ZOOM Doors open Friday, May 8 at 7:45 pm; Showtime 8:00 pm ET

VIA FACEBOOK:
Hop onto Facebook Live
Share your comments with our listening audience

DONATE TODAY!

Throughout the evening you’ll have an opportunity to add to our virtual “Tip Jar.”
Any donation, no matter how big or small can make a difference to support and the continuation of this very special organization that is having an impact on the global stage and in the lives of young people each and every day of the week.

Your gift = Double impact!
Your voice can be amplified and help JAZZ HOUSE KIDS bridge the gap in lost funding due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to the HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION, every dollar you donate will be matched up to $100,000! Here’s how to help:

100% Proceeds to Benefit JAZZ HOUSE KiDS. Help us provide direct support for our families hardest hit by the pandemic and to provide online gigs and teaching opportunities for our awesome faculty. If you’re in a position to help, we could really use your support right now to help keep the JAZZ HOUSE swingin’!

WHAT’S HAPPENING @ THE JAZZ HOUSE

Wednesday’s “Hang @ Home” Student Masterclasses!
This week’s masterclasses featured Dave Stryker and Alvester Garnett!

Blues Masterclass with Dave StrykerBlues Masterclass with DAVE STRYKER

This week’s rotating masterclass was the led by world-renowned jazz guitarist, composer and educator, DAVE STRYKER! In this unique masterclass, Dave used the Blues as a springboard moving to more advanced concepts. The class was open not only to guitarists, but to any instrument with students from around the globe participating.

Whether you’ve heard DAVE STRYKER lead his own group (with 30 CD’s as a leader to date), or as a featured sideman with Stanley Turrentine, Jack McDuff, and many others, you know why the Village Voice calls him “one of the most distinctive guitarists to come along in recent years.” Hot House magazine awarded him Best Guitarist Fans Decision for 2017. He was recently voted once again as one of the top Jazz Guitarists in the 2019 Downbeat Critics and Readers Polls for the 10th time.

Drummer Alvester Garnett

Drum Masterclass with ALVESTER GARNETT

The talented, versatile and renowned drummer and instructor at the JAZZ HOUSE Summer Workshop, ALVESTER GARNETT led his fifth installment of his popular drum masterclass series. Alvester has performed with Abbey Lincoln, Betty Carter, Regina Carter, Clark Terry, Pharoah Sanders, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Teddy Edwards, James Carter, Cyrus Chestnut, Charenee Wade, Lou Donaldson, Benny Golson, Al Grey, Rodney Jones, and Sherman Irby, among others.

LAST WEEK’S LISTENiNG PARTY!

Listening Party Recap

Last week we caught up our a few of our alums who are already making an impact on the jazz world. Thanks for hanging with us!

Check out last Friday’s playlist Or watch it again! Enjoy!

CONCERT OF THE WEEK!

 International Jazz Day 2020

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International Jazz Day Virtual Global Concert | #JazzDayAtHome 2020

Instead of another version of “Sunny Side of the Street,” we thought we’d share with you the first-ever International Jazz Day Virtual Global Concert led by jazz legend and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock last week. Proof positive that this music has the magical power to unite a world.

 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

MAY

Friday, May 8 @ 8:00 pm ET
Hang @ Home Listening Party
ALL ABOUT THAT BASS
ZOOM or FACEBOOK LiVE

Sunday, May 3 @ 4:00 pm ET
Rebroadcast: Trumpet Talk

Rhythm Section Listening Party
Every Sunday, we will re-broadcast on our website one of our Hang @ Home Listening Parties. This Sunday, we re-watch together Rhythm Roundtable, where our faculty and friends get together to talk who was the best rhythm section of all time. Hosted by Christian McBride who kept everyone on their best behavior!

Tuesday, May 12 @ NOON
Jazz House Lunchtime Live!
This week’s show features singer-songwriter Candice Reyes + saxophonist, Abel Mireles

Lunch Time Live Series

Connect with us every Tuesday at noon for our new JAZZ HOUSE Lunchtime LIVE! Each week we will feature one of our talented teaching artists or friends in performance live on the MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL Facebook page. Grab a sandwich or salad and enjoy some great jazz! Stay tuned on social media for our announcement of our artist next Tuesday.

A big thank you to Radam Schwartz and his son Desmond for a great concert on Tuesday.

Lunch Time Live Series Thank you

JUNE + JULY + AUGUST

Sunday, June 7 @ 1:00 pm
Virtual Spring Semester Concert
End-of-semester showcase featuring all of our JAZZ HOUSE spring ensemble classes. Each group is currently preparing a selection that will be pre-recorded and mixed for the broadcast.

June 1 – 25
JAZZ IN JUNE!
Registration + Info

July 13 – August 7
JAZZ IN JULY!
Registration + Info


A VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SIGNATURE SUPPORTERS!

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  • Appaloosa Management Charitable Foundation Inc
  • ASCAP Foundation Louis Armstrong Fund
  • Coastal Community Foundation of
    South Carolina
  • Cool Wind Ventilation Corp
  • Devils Care Foundation
  • E.J. Grassmann Trust
  • The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation
  • Holly English and Fred Smagorinsky
  • Gia Maione Prima Foundation
  • The Hearst Foundation
  • The Herb Alpert Foundation
  • Hudson Media, Inc.
  • Hyde and Watson Foundation
  • J.T. Magen & Company
  • Susan and Chris Gifford
  • Kenneth Goldman Donor Fund
  • Manhattan Mechanical Contractors

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  • New Jersey State Council on
    the Arts
  • National Endowment for the Arts
  • PSEG Foundation
  • Ralph Pucci International
  • The Peter Kiernan and Eaddo Kiernan Foundation
  • Nerissa Radell and Russell Gioiella
  • Rita and Terry Woodard
  • Mikhail and Sofia Segal
  • Janet Shapiro and Phillip Byrd
  • Silver Family Foundation
  • Sandra Smith
  • TD Charitable Foundation
  • Turrell Fund
  • Verizon Foundation
  •  The Victoria Foundation
  • York Capital Managemen
  • and many other generous donors…

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“I’m always thinking about creating. My future starts when I wake up in the morning and see the light.”

~ Miles Davis