JAZZ ICONS: Gary Bartz
An epic evening of free jazz with saxophonist Gary Bartz. The two-time Grammy winner was recently named 2024 Jazz Master by the National Endowment for the Arts. He currently teaches […]
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ARTS ASSOCIATE
Details at a glance JAZZ HOUSE KiDS stands at a pivotal moment, marked by substantial growth, expanding impact, and exciting developments across our organization. From the launch of a new
MCBRIDE’S WORLD AT SEA
January 20 – 27, 2027 JOiN 9x GRAMMY winner CHRISTIAN McBRIDE along with 75 jazz musicians, vocalists and world touring ensembles on the high seas while supporting JAZZ HOUSE KiDS
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Chris Doyle
Chris started his career in the design and ad world before moving into the entertainment industry, where he has worked with brands such as the Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, Hallmark Channel,
GARY BARTZ
Saxophonist Gary Bartz, a two-time Grammy winner, was recently named 2024 Jazz Master by the National Endowment for the Arts. Currently teaching at Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Bartz has made 45 solo
JAZZ ICONS: BILLY CHILDS
Award-winning pianist Billy Childs and his Billy Childs Trio open the Jazz Icons series. Widely recognized for his original compositions and arrangements, Childs garnered a 2013 Doris Duke Performing Artist
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JAZZ AT ONE: LANCE BRYANT & SHOUT!
Lance Bryant, a legendary vocalist, saxophonist, and composer, and his 16-piece band, Shout! A long-time collaborator with South African great Abdullah Ibrahim (the pianist known for his anti-apartheid anthem Mannenberg),
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JAZZ AT ONE: VUYO SOTASHE
Award-winning South African jazz vocalist Vuyo Sotashe opens the Jazz at One season. He has performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center and was one of the first male singers to
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MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL Sizzle!
JOiN us for the 15th Anniversary MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL with performances throughout the summer of 2024 leading up to the Grand Finale: the Downtown Jamboree on Saturday, September 14th, 2024.
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CBS Mornings Profiles JAZZ HOUSE KiDS
Host Vladimir Duthiers Speaks with
Founder Melissa Walker and Artistic Director Christian McBride
About the Non-Profit Jazz Education Organization
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2024 Membership Brochure
NEW!!! JAZZ HOUSE & MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL MEMBERSHIPS FOR INDIVIDUALS & BUSINESSES. Become a member, support JAZZ HOUSE KiDS and MONTCLAIR JAZZ FEST programming, and get great LIVE JAZZ perks
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JAZZ HOUSE KiDS Announces 2024 Lineup for MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL 15th Annual Celebration
September 14th Downtown Jamboree Headliners include Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton, Christian McBride & Inside Straight, Steve Turre Sextet, and Jerome Jennings & ill Philosophy
Milestone 15th anniversary year includes performances in June, July, August + September at Wellmont Arts Plaza, Montclair State University, and throughout Montclair
JAZZ HOUSE KiDS Emerging Musician and Rising Senior at Rahway High School Awarded 2024 James Moody Jazz Scholarship for New Jersey
10th annual award includes a $10,000 Scholarship