HSA's President James C. Horton on the new Dizzy Gillespie Jazz Academy

By Doug Doyle

Published February 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM EST

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HSA's Dizzy Gillespie Jazz Academy is made possible by a significant grant from trumpeter Herb Alpert

The Harlem School of the Arts will officially announce the creation of the Dizzy Gillespie Jazz Academy on February 20.

On this episode of The Art of the Story, HSA President James C. Horton talks about WBGO's Doug Doyle about the free program that will enable students to learn more about jazz and the legacy of Dizzy Gillespie.

HSA President James C. Horton chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle

The Dizzy Gillespie Academy is made possible by a significant grant from legendary trumpeter Herb Alpert who wanted to do something special for his late friend.

HSA's Dizzy Gillespie Academy is made possible by a grant from fellow trumpeter Herb Alpert

You can SEE the entire interview with James C. Horton here.

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Doug Doyle has been News Director at WBGO since 1998 and has taken his department to new heights in coverage and recognition. Doug and his staff have received more than 250 awards from organizations like PRNDI (now PMJA), AP, New York Association of Black Journalists, Garden State Association of Black Journalists and the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists.

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