Were Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart jazz musicians?
Were Beethoven, Bach and Mozart jazz musicians? That seems like a loaded and frankly ridiculous question to ask. The answer […]
Jazz career opportunities for students with a degree
Jazz career opportunities for students with degrees are exciting. Every year students spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on jazz […]
A Bridge To The Present: A Conversation with Lenny White
Lenny White (b. December 19, 1949, Jamaica Queens, NY) is simply living history. The drummer has played and collaborated […]
A Conversation with Vanderlei Pereira
Want to know about Brazilian jazz? New York Jazz Workshop faculty member Vanderlei Pereira is a mestre (Portuguese for master). […]
Who are some women in jazz?
On this episode of the New York Jazz Workshop Podcast the topic is women in jazz. Who are some women […]
Jazz as a medium for social and political change
Jazz has been a catalyst for political and social change throughout it’s entire history. The music of John Coltrane, Miles […]
Experience is the best teacher: A few questions with Giacomo Gates
Giacomo Gates, and his velvety toned baritone voice will grace the New York Jazz Workshop teaching a masterclass on May […]
Passionate about the art of vocalese? A brief profile of maestro Giacomo Gates
In the crowded landscape of jazz vocals, there are few like Giacomo Gates. Hailing from Bridgeport Connecticut, and later moving […]
Celebrating the brilliance of bassist Paul Chambers (1935-1969)
April 22nd would have marked the 83rd birthday of the legendary bassist Paul Chambers. Jazz bassists’ role in jazz had […]
What are the effects of jazz music on the brain?
Jazz music’s effects on the brain are vast. Studies conducted with general listeners in mind showed that listening to the […]
What are some accessible styles of jazz?
Jazz has gone through many developments over the past 100 years, and the music is still developing. In the period […]
Africa’s impact on jazz
Africa’s impact on jazz has been huge. Despite the form having a short history of one hundred years, a lot […]