2020 PLAYING THROUGH THE CHANGES BENEFIT CONCERT RECAP

More than 19,000 people from around the world watched online! The uplifting benefit concert, hosted by NBC News anchor, Lester Holt and curated by our very own Christian McBride, kicked off the JAZZ HOUSE […]
Montclair Local: JAZZ HOUSE KIDS PRESENTS ALUMNI SUPER BAND

Seventy-five alumni of Jazz House Kids will perform a tune together at the “Playing Through the Changes” benefit concert Friday, June 19th! And when we say together, we mean the […]
Playing Through the Changes: June 19 Virtual Benefit Supports Jazz House Kids Relief Fund

Playing Through the Changes: June 19 Virtual Benefit Supports Jazz House Kids Relief Fund President and CEO of Jazz House Kids, Melissa Walker chats with WBGO’s Doug Doyle about Friday’s […]
Meet Our Host: LESTER HOLT!

Meet our Evening Host! LESTER HOLT, host of JAZZ HOUSE KiDS Benefit Concert on June 19th, is an award-winning journalist and anchor of “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt,” the […]
JAZZ HOUSE KiDS VIRTUAL SPRING CONCERT RECAP

JAZZ HOUSE KiDS VIRTUAL SPRING CONCERT RECAP 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 […]
Student Spotlight: MATTHEW LEE

HANG @ HOME STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: MATTHEW LEE Meet Matthew Lee, an 18-year-old JAZZ HOUSE KiDS student and senior in high school from Montclair, New Jersey, who will be heading to […]
Playing Through The Changes Benefit Concert

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press contact: Nancy Klein nklein@jazzhousekids.org 973-960-2349 – cell PLAYING THROUGH THE CHANGES BENEFIT CONCERT A One-Night-Only Live-Stream All-Star Event to Support the New JAZZ HOUSE KiDS RELIEF […]
BLACK LIVES MATTER – A Message From Melissa Walker + Christian McBride

Today, there is no message more important for JAZZ HOUSE KiDS to convey than BLACK LIVES MATTER. We lift our voices in one chorus to denounce the unconscionable and continuous […]
On The Sunny Side Of The Street: Vol. 9

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. 9! As we start the […]
On The Sunny Side Of The Street: Vol. 8

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. 8! Here’s where we take […]
RSVP 2020 Playing Through The Changes Benefit Concert

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JAZZ HOUSE KiDS Announces Two New Online Programs for Summer 2020

[May 15, 2020, Montclair, NJ] – For more than 17 years, JAZZ HOUSE KiDS has delivered programming that engages and excites students, promotes harmony and collaboration and builds musicianship. This summer promises […]
Latin Music Masterclass with ZACCIA CURTIS

LATIN MUSIC MASTERCLASS with ZACCAI CURTIS Zaccai Curtis will be doing a masterclass on Latin Music for May 13th. Afro-Cuban Jazz. How it fits into American Classical Music(jazz) history and […]
Sunday Rebroadcast: Rhythm Section Listening Party

Rhythm Section – Hang @ Home Listening Party Rebroadcast. Featuring: Christian McBride with Tain, Rick Carlisle, Mark Whitfield. Sunday, May 10 4pm ET Your Favorite Rhythm Section Talks Their Favorite […]
Blues Masterclass with DAVE STRYKER

Blues 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 […]