It was a thrill to represent the Emory Jazz Alliance and the Emory jazz community as Professor Gary Motley was inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame. Guests enjoyed a reception where there was an opportunity to meet all of the inductees prior to the ceremony. There was also time to visit the jazz […]
Dear Jazz Friends and Emory Jazz Alliance Members, As we enter the 2017-18 academic year at Emory, it is worthwhile to look back and see where the Emory Jazz Alliance has been and where it is going. The Emory Jazz Alliance was created to support Emory student jazz education, both student and professional jazz performances, […]
Clarinetist-saxophonist Anat Cohen has won hearts and minds the world over with her expressive virtuosity and delightful stage presence. Cohen will join the Gary Motley Trio in concert on Friday night of Emory Jazz Fest 2016. Motley’s ensemble will also feature bassist Rodney Whitaker and drummer Sean Dobbins. The Jazz Journalists Association has voted Anat […]
Julian Bliss Septet: A Tribute to Benny Goodman, Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 8 p.m. One of the world’s finest solo clarinetists, Julian Bliss leads his septet through some of the great tunes of the swing era off their debut disc, “Benny Goodman – The King of Swing” as part of the 2016 Emory Annual […]
Emory Jazz Studies students began the fall 2015 semester with the addition of a second studio classroom/rehearsal space. The new facility, known as Studio B will be used for combo rehearsals, percussion instruction and as an auxiliary recording suite. Studio B-which is adjacent to the Strickland Jazz Studio is connected to the master suite via […]
Medellín – Colombia (South America) Review by Christian Salgado, Medellin Jazz Club The Sixth University Jazz Festival ended last Friday, June 19 in the city of Medellin. This event, organized by Centro Colombo Americano Medellin and Asociación Medellín Cultural, is dedicated to highlighting future masters and artists and the diverse manifestations in the academic world […]
