William Paterson University

Students from the William Paterson University Jazz Studies Program, directed by renowned pianist Bill Charlap, performed in the WBGO Studios in celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month.

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Renowned pianist Bill Charlap joined his students from one of the 24 small group ensembles at William Paterson University for a performance at WBGO’s Studios as a part of our Jazz Appreciation Month annual celebration.

Rufus Reid, WBGO, Martin Krivin and James Terrile honored in William Paterson University’s Annual Legacy Award Gala, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the school’s Jazz Studies program.

As part of our ongoing celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, WBGO features student ensembles, including the Hugh Masekela Concert Band at the Manhattan School of Music.

April is Jazz Appreciation Month, and WBGO is celebrating by showcasing some of the talent from local programs.Here we spend some time with the William…

The jazz program at William Paterson University has been helmed by Bill Charlap since 2015. There are 24 active ensembles, and Charlap, who serves as the…

William Paterson University has 24 jazz ensembles. Bill Charlap, the renowned pianist who serves as the school's Director of Jazz Studies, brought one of…