The National Jazz Museum in Harlem

Harlem Speaks: A Conversation with Sullivan Fortner (Part 2)

Harlem Speaks: A Conversation with Sullivan Fortner (Part 2)

Harlem Speaks: A Conversation with Sullivan Fortner (Part 1)

Harlem Speaks: A Conversation with Sullivan Fortner (Part 1)

Jazz For Curious Readers: A Conversation with Jeff Gold

Jazz For Curious Readers: A Conversation with Jeff Gold

The Music of Benny Carter & The Photographs of Ed Berger

The Music of Benny Carter & The Photographs of Ed Berger

Jazz and Gender in the Era of Black Lives Matter

Gender equity has been a critical component of recent conversations generated through the Black Lives Matter and #MeToo movement. This panel will feature Dr. Tammy Kernodle, pianist Samora Pinderhughes, and bassist Mimi Jones. The panel will reflect on the ways in which discussion around gender justice has been informed by these movements as well as the valuable work that continues to take shape in order to create a more equitable landscape in jazz. Please join us for an intergenerational discussion on the current and past strategies that Black women in jazz have used to fight towards racial and gender justice. Our In the Era of Black Lives Matter series is curated and hosted by poet, writer, and feminist Naomi Extra and drummer, educator, and bandleader Jerome Jennings.

Jazz and Social Justice: Post-Election Reflections with Gerald Clayton and special guests

On Thursday, Nov. 5, we may or may not know who our next president is. We will still be living with an unprecedented pandemic. How will jazz musicians move forward, and help urge the rest of us on with purpose and grace? For this special edition of “Jazz and Social Justice,” Gerald Clayton, one of jazz’s most distinctive pianists, will perform a brief set. Following the music, he’ll join series host Larry Blumenfeld, clarinetist Evan Christopher and vocalist Fay Victor for a conversation about this moment, in arts and in life, and the road ahead. Jazz and Social Justice This ongoing series connects the music we love with the social and political issues that matter to us all. Each salon blends live performance with conversation between artists, activists, and experts. Curated and hosted by journalist Larry Blumenfeld, whose NJMIH programs during the past dozen years have considered Afro-Cuban influence within New York’s jazz scene and contemporary New Orleans.

Harlem Speaks: A Conversation with Todd Stoll (Part Two)

Harlem Speaks: A Conversation with Todd Stoll (Part Two)

Redefining Jazz & Social Justice in the Era of Black Lives Matter

From slavery to civil rights to Black Power, music has been a vital force in American protest history. This panel will explore the sonic landscape of jazz music in the era of Black Lives Matter. In this panel we invite critical discussion that looks towards the rich history of activism in jazz music to reflect on this moment. Panelists: JD Allen (We Insist! Collective member, saxophonist) Dr. Shana Redmond (Herb Alpert School of Music at UCLA) Bertha Hope (pianist. composer) Russell Hall (The Blacksmiths member, bassist) Our In the Era of Black Lives Matter series is curated and hosted by poet, writer and feminist Naomi Extra and drummer, educator and bandleader Jerome Jennings.

Jazz for Curious Readers: An Interview with Ulysses Owens, Jr.

Jazz for Curious Readers: An Interview with Ulysses Owens, Jr.

Nabaté Isles Trio Live at The National Arts Club

Jazz Education in the Era of Black Lives Matter Pt. 2

Part 2 of our Jazz Education in the Era of Black Lives Matter will feature a performance by flutist, composer and educator Nicole Mitchell a conversation between Mitchell and drummer, bandleader and educator Jerome Jennings. This series is curated by Naomi Extra and Jerome Jennings. About Nicole Mitchell: Nicole M. Mitchell is an award-winning creative flutist, composer, bandleader and educator. She is perhaps best known for her work as a flutist, having developed a unique improvisational language and having been repeatedly awarded “Top Flutist of the Year” by Downbeat Magazine Critics Poll and the Jazz Journalists Association (2010-2017). Mitchell initially emerged from Chicago’s innovative music scene in the late 90s, and her music celebrates contemporary African American culture. She is the founder of Black Earth Ensemble, Black Earth Strings, Sonic Projections and Ice Crystal, and she composes for contemporary ensembles of varied instrumentation and size, while incorporating improvisation and a wide aesthetic expression. The former first woman president of Chicago’s Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians, Mitchell celebrates endless possibility by “creating visionary worlds through music that bridge the familiar with the unknown.” Some of her newest work with Black Earth Ensemble explores intercultural collaborations; Bamako*Chicago, featuring Malian kora master, Ballake Sissoko, made its American debut at Chicago’s Hyde Park Jazz Festival in September 2017, and Mandorla Awakening with Kojiro Umezaki (shakuhachi) and Tatsu Aoki (taiko, bass, shamisen), was just recently released on FPE records (Chicago) last spring. Recently she celebrated a compositional premiere with Procession Time, a suite inspired by the work of Harlem Renaissance artist Norman Lewis, that was performed by the San Francisco Contemporary Music Players and conducted by Steve Schick in October 2017. Mitchell has also recently been interested in multidisciplinary work, th

Jazz and Social Justice: Regina Carter: Swing States, and Getting Out the Vote

With her latest release, “Swing States: Harmony in the Battleground,” the celebrated violinist and composer Regina Carter leads a stellar band through interpretations of familiar songs associated with what we call “swing states”—“Swanee River” (Florida), “Rocky Mountain High” (Colorado), “Georgia on My Mind”. In doing so, she means to highlight the joys and the power of voting, as well the challenges along the road to voting rights. She sees the democratic process as something that can unite us instead of simply dividing us. For this virtual event, she and Grammy winning trumpeter, composer and arranger John Daversa will share music from the new release and talk about its creation. Following that, she’ll join series host Larry Blumenfeld, along with Crystal Joseph, VP, League of Women Voters NYC, and Checo Yancy, Policy Director, Voters Organized to Educate, for a discussion about what our votes mean to each of us, and for all of us.

Kelly Green solo live from J’s on the Bay.

Jazz Education in the Era of Black Lives Matters

As the nation has been confronted with both the Covid-19 pandemic and the amplification of Black Lives Matter movement concerns, educators grapple with not only what but how to teach. This panel will address the state of jazz education in this moment and a radical vision for the future. Please join a lively and informative panel discussion with Dr. Fredara Hadley (The Juilliard school), Sean Jones (Peabody Institute), moderated by Jerome Jennings (The Juilliard school). Our In the Era of Black Lives Matter series is curated and hosted by poet, writer and feminist Naomi Extra and drummer, educator and bandleader Jerome Jennings.

Harlem Speaks: An Interview with Spike Wilner: Part One

Harlem Speaks: An Interview with Spike Wilner: Part One

Artist Talk: Andres Chaparro

Andres Chaparro has been drawing inspiration from jazz for his visual art for over 30 years. His love and respect for the music shows in every piece he creates. For this event, Andres will sit down with saxophonist, vocalist and curator Yunie Mojica to discuss his creative practice and how music plays a role in his artistic process. This concert will take place on Facebook Live and Youtube Live

Artist Talk: Andres Chaparro

Andres Chaparro has been drawing inspiration from jazz for his visual art for over 30 years. His love and respect for the music shows in every piece he creates. For this event, Andres will sit down with saxophonist, vocalist and curator Yunie Mojica to discuss his creative practice and how music plays a role in his artistic process. This concert will take place on Facebook Live and Youtube Live

Crib Notes: Hearing Harmony with Helen Sung and Ashlea Morgan

Hearing Harmony brings together jazz music and science as we celebrate the way that music affects our brains and bodies. Each month we explore a different topic with a guest scientist from Columbia University, combined with music from New York based and inaugural Zuckerman Institute Jazz Artist-in-Residence pianist Helen Sung. Join us to listen and move with the music, and maybe learn something new! July’s guest scientist is the Zuckerman Institute’s Ashlea Morgan, PhD Candidate. Ashlea is an expert in the neuroscience of serotonin and how this chemical signal plays a role in our emotions. Hearing Harmony is a collaboration between the National Jazz Museum in Harlem and Columbia University’s Zuckerman Institute.

If you missed last months session on Melody and the Mind then you missed this segment with @paulacroxson and @sung_helen . This month (7/28 - 2pm -FB love) for #blackneuroweek we will look at Hearing Harmony with Helen and @dat1gal. These programs are presented in partnership with @zuckermanbrain @columbia #neuroscience #musicscience #harlem #jazz

Jazz and Social Justice: Jen Shyu: What Mentorship Means Now

For this virtual edition of the “Jazz and Social Justice” series, Jen Shyu sang, played Taiwanese moon lute, piano, and percussion in her performance of past and present protest songs, and she presented excerpts from Living's a Gift, her first work composed for a cappella choir, commissioned by American Composers Forum for the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade choirs at Brooklyn’s MS 51 William Alexander Middle School. Following the music, Shyu joined series host Larry Blumenfeld, along with Mimi Broderick (choir director at MS 51), vocalist-composer Sara Serpa and multi-instrumentalist Eden Girma. Jazz and Social Justice This ongoing series connects the music we love with the social and political issues that matter to us all. Each salon blends live performance with conversation between artists, activists, and experts. Curated and hosted by journalist Larry Blumenfeld, whose NJMIH programs during the past dozen years have considered Afro-Cuban influence within New York’s jazz scene and contemporary New Orleans.

Meeting the Moment w/ Vijay Iyer, Tomeka Reid & Shana Redmond

What is the role of the artist in moments of widespread crisis and revolutionary change? For this virtual edition of the “Jazz and Social Justice” series, pianist Vijay Iyer, cellist Tomeda Reid and Dr. Shana L. Redmond (Professor of Musicology and African American Studies, UCLA) will join in a discussion with series host and journalist Larry Blumenfeld about the ways in which artists have responded to moments like these, historically and now, and how culture addresses, supports and even drives real change. Jazz and Social Justice: This ongoing series connects the music we love with the social issues that matter to us all. Each salon blends live performance with conversation between artists, activists, and experts. Curated and hosted by journalist Larry Blumenfeld, whose previous NJMIH programs discussed Afro-Cuban influence and contemporary New Orleans.

9 Easy Steps To Setup Your Own Home Recording Studio | With Lee Hogans

Wondering the easiest way to get your home recording studio up and running? Lee Hogans breaks it down into 9 Easy (but detailed) Steps! These are excerpts from a longer interview with the Co-Founders of Yardbird Entertainment, Abel Mireles & Peter Lin. This series is part of the Jazz Biz 101 Remote Interviews in partnership with The National Jazz Museum in Harlem Watch the FULL interview here: https://youtu.be/NNz5jeaBScs === Lee Hogans Bio === Lee has made influential moves in his career as a trumpeter-in-demand and producer, diligently making a name for himself in New York City and the tri-state area. When not touring with prominent musicians and performance acts, Lee is in the studio recording and producing songs with such artists as SoNuVo, Felix Peikli, Funktion 11, Mark Ronson, Jadakiss, Fantasia, Missy Elliot, Busta Rhymes, Sheila E, and Prince. Feel free to contact our special guest Lee Hogans! www.leehogans.com === Basic Equipment Needed For Home Setup === - Microphone - Audio Interface - XLR Cable - Computer Program (DAW) **recommended equipment / software listed below === Index === 00:16 Step 1 - Think about the kind of music you want to create and write a list of what you need. 01:16 Step 2 - See if you have equipment at home before making a purchasing decision. 03:00 Step 3 - Acquire an audio interface so you can record with a decent microphone. 05:00 Step 4 - Consider getting the right microphone and related equipment for optimal sound. 06:45 5. Decide on a computer program (DAW) 07:42 6. If you want to input music, you need a MIDI controller. Your electronic keyboard may work as one. 09:11 7. Experiment with getting the best room sound. 12:10 8. Research and learn more about your equipment and computer programs. 15:11 9. Never forget your reasons or purpose for recording/producing! 16:08 Lee's Awesome Sample Track For Levi's Kids! === Microphones Used In Video + Equipment === Lee Hogans' Rode NT1A: https://amzn.to/3c1NDwE Abel Mireles' Rode NT1

FB Live: 9 Easy Steps to Start Recording & Producing At Home

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem and Yardbird Entertainment partner to share resources with musicians looking to create or expand their home studio during the COVID-19 shutdown. A basic home studio can allow musicians to give online lessons, record parts remotely for a collaborative projects, write and record music for TV, radio and film, and to take advantage of many other revenue generating opportunities. Ryan Maloney from The National Jazz Museum in Harlem will host Abel Mireles and Peter Lin from Yardbird Entertainment, along with trumpeter and producer Lee Hogans, for a discussion about being a musician in the quarantine era and share strategies for building your studio at a low cost.

#HarlemSpeaks with Onaje Allen Gumbs, watch exclusively on YouTube. 🎥▶️ Link in bio. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvViw4qU2Cc

Crib Notes: MATHIS Solo Concert 7pm EST

National Jazz Museum Presents their new Livestream concert series: Crib Notes. Tonight features Pianist / Composer MATHIS., who will perform an array of classics, standards and brand new originals.

Crib Notes: Brandee Younger and Dezron Douglas

Tune in tonight at 7pm EST for our annual Critics Roundtable with Martin Johnson, Shannon J. Effinger, Will Layman and our curator and host Nate Chinen.

We were excited to host Dee Dee Bridegwater’s Woodshed Network a few weeks ago. A special moment happened when a participant played “In a Sentimental Mood“ on Duke Ellington’s piano along with the amazing @lakeciab on alto. Repost from @lakeciab