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Musicians from JAZZ HOUSE KiDS will perform gorgeous standards from prominent composers of jazz, such as Ellington, Strayhorn, Henderson and Williams.
Back by popular demand! Coming together for the Roxbury Library celebration of Black History Month is a fantastic combo from the JAZZ HOUSE KiDS community of players. They will be performing beautiful and gorgeous standards from the pens of Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Joe Henderson, Mary Lou Williams, and MORE!
Jazz is the music of resistance, resilience and change. Through this uniquely African-American art form, we celebrate Black History month by hosting a talented ensemble from Montclair’s JAZZ HOUSE KiDS. Come hear an hour of jazz favorites brought to life by an ensemble of today’s most talented young musicians.
Now in its third decade, nationally recognized JAZZ HOUSE KiDS transforms lives using the power and legacy of jazz through world-class education and performances that create avenues of access, learning, career development and community building. Recently featured on CBS Mornings, The Kelly Clarkson Show and celebrated by global superstar STING, the organization and students have received more than 170 awards and honors for excellence in jazz and jazz education.
The JAZZ HOUSE has two locations: its headquarters in Montclair, NJ and a new satellite program in Lower Manhattan in collaboration with and fully-funded by Trinity Church NYC. The foundation of the JAZZ HOUSE is our tremendous faculty who are full-time practitioners and educators. 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 global citizens who help build thriving communities. JAZZ HOUSE produces 150+ free public concerts per year to audiences close to 250,000 including the organization’s far-reaching cultural signature program, the award-winning MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL, the largest free jazz festival in the region, attracting 26,000 attendees each year.
Performance will take place in the center of the library. Limited seating. Register online or by calling the library at (973) 584-2400.
Accolades from past year's attendees:
"How talented they are! The musicians were incredible. Please have them back again in the future."
"It was fantastic. And something different."
"The talented musicians from Jazz Kids performing were wonderfully entertaining."
"Classic Jazz music is timeless and revered even by the younger generation."
"Very entertaining and informative."
"Jazz House Kids is an incredible program! So glad we went to hear them and learn about this wonderful group for young musicians."
Funding Made Possible by:
The Roxbury Township Public Library is a municipal library serving the communities of Succasunna, Ledgewood, Landing, Berkshire Valley, Port Morris, and Kenvil. Residents of the township are eligible to a free library card which enables access to 2.8 million items across the Morris Library Alliance including digital books, museum passes and more.
