Back by popular demand! \; Coming toge ther for the Roxbury Library celebration of Black History Month is a fanta stic combo from the JAZZ HOUSE KiDS community of players. They will be per forming beautiful and gorgeous standards from the pens of Duke Ellington\, Billy Strayhorn\, Joe Henderson\, Mary Lou Williams\, and MORE!
\nJ azz is the music of resistance\, resilience and change. \; Through thi s uniquely African-American art form\, we celebrate Black History month by hosting a talented ensemble from Montclair&rsquo\;s JAZZ HOUSE KiDS. \; Come hear an hour of jazz favorites brought to life by an ensemble of t oday&rsquo\;s most talented young musicians.
\nNow in its third deca de\, nationally recognized JAZZ HOUSE KiDS transforms lives using the powe r and legacy of jazz through world-class education and performances that c reate avenues of access\, learning\, career development and community buil ding. Recently featured on CBS Mornings\, The Kelly Clarkson Show and cele brated by global superstar STING\, the organization and students have rece ived more than 170 awards and honors for excellence in jazz and jazz educa tion. \;
\nThe JAZZ HOUSE has two locations: its headquarters in Montclair\, NJ and a new satellite program in Lower Manhattan in collabor ation with and fully-funded by Trinity Church NYC. The foundation of the J AZZ HOUSE is our tremendous faculty who are full-time practitioners and ed ucators. Every day of the week through a series of in-school programs and out-of-school programs in New Jersey and New York City\, JAZZ HOUSE helps young people gain an artistic edge\, fostering community leaders and globa l citizens who help build thriving communities. JAZZ HOUSE produces 150+ f ree public concerts per year to audiences close to 250\,000 including the organization&rsquo\;s far-reaching cultural signature program\, the award- winning MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL\, the largest free jazz festival in the re gion\, attracting 26\,000 attendees each year.
\nPerformance will take place in the center of the library. \; Limited seating.&nbs p\; Register online or by calling the library at (973) 584-2400.< /p>\n
Accolades from past year's attendees:
\n"How talented they a re! \; The musicians were incredible. \; Please have them back aga in in the future."
\n"It was fantastic. \; And something differe nt."
\n"The talented musicians from Jazz Kids performing were wonder fully entertaining."
\n"Classic Jazz music is timeless and revered e ven by the younger generation."
\n"Very entertaining and informative ."
\n"Jazz House Kids is an incredible program! So glad we went to h ear them and learn about this wonderful group for young musicians."
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