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By the early 1960s, Ella Fitzgerald was an established international artist, beginning to reap the fruits of a 25-year career.Onstage, her perfect…

On Saturday, April 8th, La Pompe Attack, led by guitarist Doug Munro, will play at Westchester Collaborative Theater (WCT)’s Music in the Box series. Known for their “hot swing sound,” La Pompe Attack is composed of virtuosic performers, including saxophonist Albert Rivera, guitarist Ben Wood, and bassist Michael Goetz. The concert will feature material from La Pompe Attack’s 2022 chart topping and highly acclaimed release, “Putt Lake Toodleloo.”

On this episode of Milestones: Celebrating the Culture, host Angélika Beener sits down with pianist, composer, and producer Nat Adderley Jr.

WBGO's Jon Kalish reports top klezmer clarinetist Michael Winograd and his band will be performing the "Tanz" album live this Thursday

Vermont Jazz Center 2022 Spring Educational Semester Vermont Jazz Center continues to offer an exciting array of in-person and online classes and has a wide selection of ensembles for all interested musicians. On February 13th, 2022 the VJC will launch its Winter-Spring educational programs. This season’s offerings are a hybrid of in-person and online opportunities that make good use of the Jazz Center’s remarkable summer faculty who can Zoom in from afar, as well as local instructors.  For those able to commute to Brattleboro, VJC is once again hosting onsite ensembles and Jam Sessions at their Cotton Mill venue. The Jazz Center has outlined Covid protocols that are above and beyond those required by the state of Vermont and the CDC. All attendees will be vaccinated, wear masks when not playing an instrument, and follow responsible distancing.  https://vtjazz.org/2021-safety-protocols-for-in-person-activities/ The following ensembles will hold in-person sessions: Guitar Ensembles, levels 1 and 2, Latin Jazz Ensemble, Youth Jazz Ensemble, portions of the Soubrette Jazz Choir, Blue Note Ensemble (levels 1 and 2), and Samba Percussion Ensemble.  Online offerings include: Singing the Standards with Jay Clayton, Interpreting Jazz Ballads on Guitar with Freddie Bryant, Jazz and Spirituality with Claire Arenius, and Zoom Tunes with Malik McLaurine, Franz Robert and Ben Barnett. Anna Patton’s Soubrette Jazz Choir will begin with a 5 week online course starting on Feb. 8th and move to an in-person format on March 15th if conditions permit (see below for more information). In-person Jam Sessions are now ongoing and the VJC welcomes musicians of all ages and abilities to attend. Join a class at the Vermont Jazz Center. The Winter-Spring semester will run for 10 weeks, from February 13th until the beginning of May. The program will culminate in a concert where all in-person ensembles will perform. The fee for most classes is $250 with the exception of Latin Jazz, and Blue Note I ($200), Samba and Youth Jazz ($100) and Zoom Tunes ($15 per session). No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. To register, please contact Ginger Morawski at gingervjc@gmail.com. For questions about class content contact Eugene Uman eugene@vtjazz.org. www.vtjazz.org 802 258 9088 Vermont Jazz Center 72 Cotton Mill Hill #222 Brattleboro VT 05301 VJC Educational Offerings, Winter/Spring 2022: Sunday        Guitar Ensemble         Draa Hobbs        1:30 – 3:00 at VJC Sunday        Guitar Ensemble         Draa Hobbs        3:30 – 5:00 at VJC Sunday Zoom Tunes Malik Mclaurine, Franz Robert, Ben Barnett. 7- 8:30 pm (one Sunday per month) Monday    Rhythm Lab            Brian Shankar Adler    10:30 – 12:00 online    Monday    Blue Note Ens. I (beginners)    Claire Arenius        3:00 – 4:30 at VJC Monday     Blue Note Ens. II        Claire Arenius        4:45 – 6:15 at VJC Tuesday    Youth Jazz Ensemble    Eugene and Mike McKinney    3:45 – 5:00 at VJC Tuesday    Soubrette Jazz Choir        Anna Patton    5:30 – 7:15 online, starts Feb. 8 Tuesday    Soubrette Jazz Choir        Anna Patton    5:30 – 7:15 in-person, starts March 15 Wednesday    Latin Jazz            Julian and Eugene    4:15 – 5:45 at VJC Wednesday    Jam Session (public)        Robby Roiter/Eugene    8:00 PM – 10:00 at VJC Thursday    Singing the Standards        Jay Clayton        5:30 to 7:00 online Thursday     Interp. Jazz Ballads on Guitar    Freddie Bryant         6:00 – 7:30 online Thursday    Jazz and Spirituality        Claire Arenius        8:00 – 9:00 online

Along with a label homecoming for legendary drummer-composer Joe Chambers.Jason Moran, “Body & Soul with Intimate Friends (Shadow)”The first transcendent…

oin Orquesta Aragón and special guest Pupi Legarreta on April 8th at Lehman Center for an incredible night of music!
Orquesta Aragón is the premier chalanga band from cuba, considered the jewels of cuban music. Their characteristic sound is based on the traditional son with their section of African rhythms and Spanish melodies, on top of which they added three violins. For over eighty years, Orquesta Aragón have set the standard for Cuban dance music with their sweet melodies, infectious rhythms and rich harmonies as they continue to hold its place as one of the most popular and requested Cuban groups, captivating audiences with its signature sound and becoming a "living legend of Cuban music."

Submission Deadline: Friday, November 17, 2023

For the past 26 years, this program has lifted the confidence, oratory skills and passion of Essex County young men in 7th and 8th grade. The participants give a speech on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "Perspectives on the World Today".



All participants are given an allotted amount of time to present their speech at a preliminary contest. The top seven (7) participants participate in a luncheon during MLK weekend where they present their speeches before an audience and judges. The participants are judged on 10 criteria, including oratorical skills, content, time management, presentation, along with other criteria.

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Through community contributions, ticket sales and sponsorships, the Foundation provides monetary awards to the winners.

The following links are to edited segments of the radio program Jazz Night in America, co-produced by WBGO and NPR Music. All materials were produced and broadcast within the past year.