About Bobby Watson Prolific saxophonist, composer, and educator Bobby Watson sits among the pantheon of jazz greats. As a bandleader, Watson has released numerous highly acclaimed albums, including Love Remains, Post-Motown Bop, and Tailor Made. He has played alongside Max Roach, Branford and Wynton Marsalis, John Hicks, and many other jazz pioneers. During his years […]
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Days Hours Minutes Join us live as JAZZ HOUSE Montclair and JAZZ HOUSE NYC come together for the 2024 JAZZ HOUSE KiDS Winter Concert. The event will be hosted by Dr. Darrell Smith (Associate Director of Jazz Education + Performance) and Jennifer Grantham (Associate Director of Music + Operations, JAZZ HOUSE NYC). We thank Trinity
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Enjoy our very own JAZZ HOUSE BIG BAND at the JEN Conference in New Orleans. https://youtu.be/2Rc1yBmETX0
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JAZZ HOUSE KiDS Receives $25K Donation December 22, 2023: JAZZ HOUSE KiDS Founder + President, Melissa Walker and her husband, 8-time GRAMMY-Award winning Artistic Director Christian McBride appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show to showcase the nonprofit and its initiatives as part of the show’s Holiday Giving Week that shines a light on organizations giving
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“We are having a great time at the MONTCLAIR JAZZ FEST! There’s nothing else quite like this. We’re dancing and partying with our new friends in Montclair….JAZZ HOUSE KiDS’ mission is incredible and you should donate.” – Jersey City residents FACT: The largest FREE jazz festival in the greater NYC region, the MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL
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During a masterclass, I remember our Artistic Director Christian McBride said, “JAZZ HOUSE KiDS is meant for teaching young individuals how to become good citizens and people.” I started to understand the importance of having the right people guide students in the right direction. This is ultimately what led me to pursue a career in
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“Music has really boosted up my confidence! I’ve gotten to play and talk in front of so many people. Playing music means everything to me. It’s like a getaway. Music has been spectacular.” — Julissa, JAZZ HOUSE Montclair FACT: Girls’ confidence drops an average of 30% between the ages of 8 and 14. Source: The
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“I think that it’s very important to work with peers, especially at different levels. We get to learn from each other. I have no other opportunities to play with kids my age and don’t have music class at school so I’m really enjoying the program.” Atlas, JAZZ HOUSE NYC FACT: 50% of NYC public school
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Jazz at One features JOHNATHAN BLAKE at St. Paul’s Chapel. About Johnathan Blake ABOUT JAZZ AT ONE As part of Trinity Church Wall Street’s commitment to jazz, a uniquely American art form and uniting voice for our collective story and experience, Trinity presents Jazz at One in collaboration with JAZZ HOUSE KiDS. Jazz at One
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Heralded by NPR Music as “the ultimate modernist,” Johnathan Blake has collaborated with Pharoah Sanders, Ravi Coltrane, Tom Harrell, Hans Glawischnig, Avishai Cohen, Donny McCaslin, Linda May Han Oh, Jaleel Shaw, Chris Potter, Maria Schneider, Alex Sipiagin, Kris Davis and countless other distinctive voices.
JAZZ AT ONE FEATURES SHABNAM ABEDI + JOE BLOCK AT ST. PAUL’S CHAPEL ABOUT JAZZ AT ONE As part of Trinity Church Wall Street’s commitment to jazz, a uniquely American art form and uniting voice for our collective story and experience, Trinity presents Jazz at One in collaboration with JAZZ HOUSE KiDS. Jazz at One is
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Jazz at One features ESTEBAN CASTRO TRIO at St. Paul’s Chapel. ABOUT JAZZ AT ONE As part of Trinity Church Wall Street’s commitment to jazz, a uniquely American art form and uniting voice for our collective story and experience, Trinity presents Jazz at One in collaboration with JAZZ HOUSE KiDS. Jazz at One is a
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ABOUT SHABNAM A highly sought after soprano and recent addition to The Choir of Trinity Wall Street, Shabnam Abedi received her Master’s Degree from Juilliard in Jazz Studies making her Juilliard’s first South-Asian American jazz voice graduate. A versatile artist with a reputation for high-level music making in a wide variety of genres, Shabnam also
Jazz at One features CAELAN CARDELLO at St. Paul’s Chapel. ABOUT JAZZ AT ONE As part of Trinity Church Wall Street’s commitment to jazz, a uniquely American art form and uniting voice for our collective story and experience, Trinity presents Jazz at One in collaboration with JAZZ HOUSE KiDS. Jazz at One is a part
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