The Eli Yamin Blues Band and friends draw together the spiritual and folk sides of the blues for a healing and joyful mix of classics and originals for modern times in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of The Jazz Drama Program, a non profit organization that gets kids involved in jazz through theatre. Featuring Eli Yamin, piano and voice, Charenee Wade, voice, Bob Stewart, tuba and LaFrae Sci on drums with special surprise guests!!!
Show your support for The Jazz Drama Program by making a tax deductible contribution.
http://www.thejazzdramaprogram.org/support/donate/
The Jazz Drama Program (JDP) was founded in 2003 as a 501c3 non-profit organization by jazz musician Eli Yamin and teacher Clifford Carlson to get young people involved in and excited about jazz.
Mission:
The Jazz Drama Program inspires students, teachers and their communities by providing interactive experiences in the jazz arts –storytelling, music, dance, theatre and visual arts.
Vision and Activities:
The Jazz Drama Program believes that providing high quality immersive arts experiences for young people and their communities is transformative and essential to their mutual emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical well being and the well being of society. The Jazz Drama Program:
· Creates original jazz theater works that tell stories children can relate to.
· Shares new pedagogical practices in the field of jazz arts and drama education.
· Fosters children’s increased perception and performance in all areas of life, including school and community, through its productions.
· Produces and disseminates recordings, scripts and scores to support workshops and productions of its jazz theater works.
· Allows professional musicians and choreographers, as well as set, costume, sound, and lighting designers, to mentor children in these areas.
· Facilitates professional-level educational development of teachers, music educators and other supporters through instructional materials and directed activities.
· Promotes the enjoyment and appreciation of the jazz arts as a path to personal growth and joyful expression throughout all stages of life.
The Jazz Drama Program illuminates the value of jazz and jazz musicians as a continuous source of inspiration in our society.
The Eli Yamin Blues Band and friends draw together the spiritual and folk sides of the blues for a healing and joyful mix of classics and originals for modern times in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of The Jazz Drama Program, a non profit organization that gets kids involved in jazz through theatre. Featuring Eli Yamin, piano and voice, Charenee Wade, voice, Bob Stewart, tuba and LaFrae Sci on drums with special surprise guests!!!
You may also make a tax deductible contribution to The Jazz Drama Program and support The Jazz Drama Program’s efforts to get young people involved in and excited about jazz through combining music, theatre dance and visual arts. Jazz Arts For a Better World!
29 Cornelia St
Between Bleecker/West 4th
New York, NY
