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JazzInAz.Org always has something
new to offer to its members and friends. Stop by here often to read
a message from our President, or to catch up on the latest happenings
with the Jazz scene in Arizona.
Jazz In AZ is pleased to host three fantastic workshops for all
professional and aspiring jazz musicians who wish to take their
skills to the next level. The individual workshops sponsored by
the Smithsonian CultureFest will be lead by accomplished professionals
including a grammy nominee. The individual clinics will be offered
in vocal, drums, and piano and are Free to JIA members. Don't miss
out on this opportunity to work with these professionals. Get
the schedule and read more...
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Message from the Executive
Director - JOEL ROBIN GOLDENTHAL
We’re on a roll at Jazz In AZ! Over
the past couple of years, Jazz In AZ has worked up an impressive
head of steam! We can now boast:
vibrant monthly parties that attract hundreds of jazz-lovers;
a dynamic season of monthly concerts at the ASU Kerr Cultural
Center from October through May;
a newly co-sponsored Summer concert series at Kerr featuring
double-headers, featuring young rising stars as opening acts;
scholarships awarded to music students for youth music camp
in Sedona;
a rolling music lesson scholarship program for qualified young
students;
support of the Chandler Jazz Festival, which attracted 7000
folks to its 4th year;
“Get-acquainted with jazz” programs and clinics in
dozens of schools;
weekly jam sessions at The Pita Jungle – which is now
in its 4th year and continues to grow in audience and musician
participation (And we’re actively seeking additional jam
session venues in North Scottsdale and the West Valley);
“Jazz Notes,” a bi-monthly newsletter filled with
information for jazz-lovers
a newly redesigned website to enhance communications with our
members and the community-at-large;
a newly created Executive Director position to provide our
organization with leadership continuity (thanks to the generosity
of The Stewart Foundation); and
we are in the process of building an “army of volunteers”
to take the organization to new heights!
If you have been a party to this revitalization, then congratulations
to you! Let’s keep the ball rolling! If this is your first
exposure to Jazz In AZ, and you love jazz, then this is an organization
that I sincerely hope you will be overjoyed to have discovered and
want to join.
If you enjoy listening to live jazz and care about the continuation
of jazz in the culture of Arizona and America, then Jazz In AZ is
an organization that promises to give you tremendous satisfaction
– on whatever level you wish to personally choose to be involved.
You can be a listener, a volunteer, a financial contributor –
or all three! However you choose to be a part of our jazz community
in the desert, we will make every ongoing effort to earn your discerning
ears, your increased participation, and your generous support.
Joel
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A Few Words from Jazz in Az Board President
Gerry Reynolds
I speak for the entire Board of Directors in
saying "thank you" to all our members who participated in
our jazz parties, Kerr Center performances, the Chandler Jazz
Festival, and the many co-sponsored events around the Valley this
past year. It was truly a successful year, all because of your
support. We want you to know that, first and foremost, we place
high value in providing service to our members because they have
become such an important part of fulfilling our mission of promoting
jazz music and educating our youth about jazz music.
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