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 of Jazz. During the entire week, outreach activities were held in conjunction with the Festival —Jazz Camps for young talented musicians, Jazz en mi Barrio, taking this American art form to the far out neighborhoods of the UVA (Unidad de Vida Articulada), with the clear message that Jazz is for everyone and anyone can enjoy it without social or economic prejudice. We celebrate initiatives like these! Read more about the Emory Jazz Quartet