PBS NewsHour: What makes Christian McBride the hardest-working man in jazz
September 21, 2026
Christian McBride’s story shows how Jazz House KiDS gives young musicians an authentic, hands-on experience with music alongside
Christian McBride’s story shows how Jazz House KiDS gives young musicians an authentic, hands-on experience with music alongside
JAZZ HOUSE KiDS’ 17th Annual MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVALDraws Record-Breaking Crowd of More Than 32,000 toDowntown Jamboree + Block
Good Night New York hosts Christal Young and Antwan Lewis sit down with JAZZ HOUSE KiDS founder Melissa Walker
The Montclair Jazz Festival is on the radar. Named by Forbes as one of the country’s underrated music
Melissa Walker has dedicated her life to making sure students receive arts education. She founded JAZZ HOUSE KiDS
For over 20 years, Montclair, N.J.’s Jazz House Kids has built a reputation for excellence in music education.
Christian McBride, the nine-time Grammy-winning jazz bassist, was collaborating with an assistant to set out breakfast for his
JOiN us for the 15th Anniversary MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL with performances throughout the summer of 2024 leading up
Host Vladimir Duthiers Speaks with
Founder Melissa Walker and Artistic Director Christian McBride
About the Non-Profit
JAZZ HOUSE KiDS Receives $25K Donation December 22, 2023: JAZZ HOUSE KiDS Founder + President, Melissa Walker and
The 2023 MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL’s lineup includes acts such as Regina Carter, Steve Turre, Melanie Charles, Edmar Castaneda,
