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Jazz Power: Dr. E Digs Deep, blues roots bring sweet fruits

The Jam is back in November, featuring JPI’s own Managing and Artistic Director, Eli “Dr. E” Yamin with his jazz and blues band. “Dr. E Digs Deep, blues roots bring sweet fruits” will be held November 15 at Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center and November 18 at National Jazz Museum in Harlem. Dr. E’s jazz and blues band features Eli “Dr. E” Yamin, piano and vocals, with alto saxophonist Zaid Nasser, bassist Elias Bailey and drummer David F. Gibson, with special guests invited to “join in the jam.” Join us!!

The Intergenerational Jazz Power Jam is made possible by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council; the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature; Howard Gilman Foundation; Hispanic Federation and the #MirandaFamilyFund; Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corp. with Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, and individual donors. Thank you!

Latin Jazz Brazilian Big Beans

Mark your calender! A special presentation in Washington Heights by Jazz Power Initiative Annette A Aguilar and STRINGBEANS Latin Jazz Brazilian Big Beans w special guest Warren Smith . Featuring the Best Beans in town!
NIcki Denner piano Ariacne Trujillo Durand piano vocal Deborah Resto vocal Renato Thoms bongo percussion Karen Joseph Flute Benny Koonyevsky drums Eddie Venegas violin/bone Jennifer Vincent bass/cello Annette A Aguilar conga percussion guest on Afro-Domincan percussion @Joel Mateo and more percussionist who will be there to celebrate Warren Smith! More info to follow. It is Free! So mark your calender! Chamber-Music America Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance Eli Yamin There will be an open descarga w guest players and more. Stay tuned!

The Inwood Drum Workshop, the Inwood Descarga at Trinity Church Inwood

Annette A Aguilar Latin Jazz Brazilian Trio.
Annette A Aguilar returns for the Inwood descarga and drum workshop. This is our monthly presentation and sharing our music to our community.
Co-sponsored by Jazz Power Initiative
and presented by Women In Latin Jazz Festival
If you have a drum bring one! We will have some there!
There is a suggested $10.00 donation
See you there!

Intergenerational Jazz Power Jam Festival: Uptown!

The INTERGENERATIONAL JAZZ POWER JAM FESTIVAL returns this June 2023, wrapping up Jazz Power Initiative’s concert series season in Uptown Manhattan. The Festival is a series of free public concerts at different Northern Manhattan locations connecting youth, seasoned artists and general audiences through the power of jazz. Please see events and dates below.

UPTOWN! A Latin jazz and swing FIESTA in Inwood Hill Park, features Steven Oquendo Latin Jazz Orchestra, Annette A. Aguilar and Stringbeans, and Zah!, Dr. E and Jazz Power.

Intergenerational Jazz Power Jam Festival: Nora’s Ark, the jazz musical

The INTERGENERATIONAL JAZZ POWER JAM FESTIVAL returns this June 2023, wrapping up Jazz Power Initiative’s concert series season in Uptown Manhattan. The Festival is a series of free public concerts at different Northern Manhattan locations connecting youth, seasoned artists and general audiences through the power of jazz. Please see events and dates below.

NORA’S ARK, THE JAZZ MUSICAL By Eli Yamin and Clifford Carlson is Performed by JPY 2023 Spring Performance Workshop students. Nora’s Ark, a musical that highlights community, collaboration, and how jazz can save planet earth.