New York Jazz Workshop

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Happy Birthday to Dewey Redman!

Happy Birthday to Sidney Bechet!

This July and August, NYJW is offering two levels (beg./int. & int./adv.) of Vocal Summer Intensives with Michelle Walker, Jocelyn Medina, and Olivia Foschi! Limited in-person seats in NYC are available, in addition to virtual options for participants anywhere in the world. Reserve your spot today!

NYJW is offering not one but TWO chances to work with Kenny Wessel and Nate Radley this summer in a 3-day Guitar Hang! Spots are available in-person or online, and it is the perfect setting to fine tune your improvisation, harmony, and technique.

Happy Birthday to Erroll Garner!

Happy Birthday Red Garland!

Calling all pianists! Don't miss out with a chance to learn from three of today's luminary voices of the instrument: Angelica Sanchez, Jacob Sacks, and Amina Figarova. Limited in-person spots are available in NYC, or participate virtually from anywhere in the world!

Happy Birthday to bassist Gary Peacock!

There are incredible benefits to picking up an instrument later in life!

Suzanne Rust and Jazzmeia Horn

"(Researchers) conclude that music is a powerful tool that can bring individuals together, promote empathy and communication, and heal social divisions."

Learn the art of improvisation and composition with Marc Mommaas, Tony Moreno, and Mark Sherman in the 4-day summer intensive at NYJW! Summer programs are offered in-person in NYC and virtually for students all over the globe.

It's the summer of saxophone at NYJW! On July 16-18, grab your horn and learn from three masters of the instrument: Tony Malaby, Sam Newsome, and Chris Cheek. In-person and virtual spots are still available!

Learn the art of improvisation & composition in the Summer Jazz Improvisation Intensive on July 29-Aug 1 with Marc Mommaas, Tony Moreno, and Mark Sherman! Limited in-person spots are still available.

What is your favorite Horace Silver recording? @JazzTimes

The Miles Davis Quintet recorded "Nefertiti" on this day in 1967.

Jazz Music Camp for teens. July and/or August Perform and learn about jazz in an environment that is friendly, informative, and FUN! The skills you’ll learn in this jazz camp are vital to your development as a musician, and can be applied to other styles of music, as well as your personal and professional life. For more information https://kids.newyorkjazzworkshop.com//teen-summer-jazz-ca/

Let's kick off the weekend with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers!

Happy Birthday J.J. Johnson!

Bernie with the students of the New York Jazz Workshop #berniesanders #jazzmusic

Congrats to NYJW faculty member Angelica Sanchez for a stellar mention in 2020 NPR Music Jazz Critics Poll!

Just one of the benefits of music lessons!

The Miles Davis Quintet recorded "E.S.P" on this day in 1965.

Live From NYJW on 37th Street a Celebration for better future! Darrell Green, Mark Sherman, Marc Mommaas, Joseph Lepore Live from the New York Jazz Workshop Studio.

We'd like to invite you to tune in for a FREE NYJW faculty concert today (Friday, November 6th) at 4:30pm, streaming right here on Facebook, featuring a wonderful quartet: Mark Sherman - piano Marc Mommaas - sax Darrell Green - drums... Joseph Lepore - bass See more

You can learn to sing from home with online voice lessons! The outstanding faculty at NYJW are available to work with you around your schedule.

For anyone who needs this today...

It's #ElectionDay!

Looking to build your jazz vocabulary? Want to improve your improvisation? This special online course features 17 different video segments and PDFsand can be viewed and re-viewed at your own pace!

"The rediscovery of Gordon’s recordings brought me a sense of calm in these unsettling days. The songs eased worries over the divisive election politics that consumes the news cycle."