Jazz House Kids

Singer, Jazz House Kids CEO and co-founder of the Montclair Jazz Festival Melissa Walker chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle

On this episode of The Art of the Story, we highlight the 15th annual Montclair Jazz Festival's Downtown Jamboree Finale

The Montclair Jazz Festival: Uptown Showcase took place on Saturday, August 17 featuring student ensembles, The Julian Lee Quartet, and Christian McBride & Friends

Singer-songwriter Sting set to appear on February 28, 2024 as the special guest with Christian McBride for the Ralph Pucci 8th Annual Jazz Set, a benefit event for Jazz House Kids.

WBGO’s Pat Prescott talks with Tyreek McDole, winner of the 2023 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Competition, about his passion for the music.

WBGO’s Gary Walker interviews pianist Isaiah J. Thompson about his new album “The Power of the Spirit” and the role of mentors in his life.

Newark Academy and Jazz House Kids are among the high school bands that will compete in Essentially Ellington, in person, May 5-7.

Jazz vocalist Melissa Walker founded Jazz House Kids 18 years ago, after her voice was severely affected and silenced for over a year due to an allergy.…

"Playing Through The Changes" is a one night only virtual benefit to support the Jazz House Kids Relief Fund. It's set for this Friday, June 19 at 7:30pm…

The culmination of this year's fest runs Aug. 10 from noon to 9 p.m.Beginning with the student musicians in the 52nd Street Band, the program continues at…