The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, in its 15th year, continues to offer educational programs, exhibits, and community events to an international audience.
THE NATIONAL JAZZ MUSEUM IN HARLEM ANNOUNCES ITS FALL 2015 BENEFIT CONCERT FEATURING JON BATISTE, THE BANDLEADER FOR LATE NIGHT WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
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THE NATIONAL JAZZ MUSEUM IN HARLEM'S NEW LOCATION ON 58 WEST 129 STREET OFF OF LENOX AVENUE
“When Stephen Colbert introduced Jon Batiste as his Late Show bandleader earlier this month, most people reacted with some variation of “Who the hell is Jon Batiste?" Little did we know then that he's one of the greatest musical minds of his generation, a Juilliard-trained New Orleans jazz prodigy, an at-large creative director for the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, and a thoughtful, genuine, relentlessly positive champion of music's ability to change the world. Oh, and he's only 28 years old." —Esquire
Jon Batiste, National Jazz Museum in Harlem's Artistic Director at Large brings his legendary energy and great music to the intimate and historic Alhambra Ballroom in Harlem on October 28 at 8pm to benefit the National Jazz Museum in Harlem.
After over 15 year at the location on East 126th Street, The National Jazz Museum in Harlem moves to a new home in the heart of Harlem's flourishing cultural and culinary district on 58 West 129th street off of Lenox Avenue.
New Orleans-born pianist/band leader Jon Batiste returns to Harlem to play an exclusive concert benefiting the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, to be held at The Alhambra Ballroom, on Thursday October 28th, at 8 PM. The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, in its 15th year, continues to offer educational programs, exhibits, and community events to an international audience. 2015 has been a year of great achievements for the museum, with a record-setting gala concert in the spring, a move to a new location later this year that will greatly increase its visibility, new exhibits and an ever-growing list of partnerships.
Entertainment will be provided by pianist, bandleader, composer, and educator Jonathan Batiste, who began his role as bandleader for the CBS nighttime talk show The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on September 8th. Batiste has been leading events of every type for the National Jazz Museum in Harlem for several years; the association began during his days at The Juilliard School, and he is now the museum's Artistic Director at Large. A native of Kenner, Louisiana, Batiste grew up in a musical family and first performed with his relatives in the Batiste Brothers Band.
Educated at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, Batiste graduated (along with classmate Trombone Shorty) in 2004. A year later he released his debut album, 2005's Times in New Orleans, featuring drummer Jason Marsalis, saxophonist Donald Harrison, Jr., and trumpeter Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah. After high school, Batiste studied at the Juilliard School in New York City. It was during this time that Batiste began performing around the city with his trio, and eventually expanded the group into his now-famous Stay Human ensemble, which were featured at many National Jazz Museum in Harlem events. Batiste and Stay Human began performing impromptu outdoor concerts and quickly garnered acclaim for their lively mix of jazz, gospel, pop, and R&B. Stay Human released their debut EP in 2011, followed up by the full-length album Social Music in 2013. Also in 2013, Batiste joined Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and bassist/producer Bill Laswell to record the soundtrack to a forthcoming film. While the movie never materialized, the soundtrack the trio recorded was released in 2014 as The Process.
About the National Jazz Museum in Harlem
The mission of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is to preserve, promote and present jazz by inspiring knowledge, appreciation, and the celebration of jazz locally, nationally, and internationally. The Museum offers more than 80 free public programs each year.
The Museum is about stimulating hearts and minds through jazz and reaching out to diverse audiences to enjoy this most quintessential American music. The museum's new location on 58 West 129th Street, off of Lenox Avenue, will be the hub for the young and old, novice and scholar, artist and patron, enthusiast and curious listener to come to live performances, exhibitions, and educational workshops.
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem will continue its long standing dedication to the community of Harlem, with collaboration and partnerships with many local organizations and business.
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THE NATIONAL JAZZ MUSEUM IN HARLEM'S NEW LOCATION ON 58 WEST 129 STREET OFF OF LENOX AVENUE
“When Stephen Colbert introduced Jon Batiste as his Late Show bandleader earlier this month, most people reacted with some variation of “Who the hell is Jon Batiste?" Little did we know then that he's one of the greatest musical minds of his generation, a Juilliard-trained New Orleans jazz prodigy, an at-large creative director for the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, and a thoughtful, genuine, relentlessly positive champion of music's ability to change the world. Oh, and he's only 28 years old." —Esquire
Jon Batiste, National Jazz Museum in Harlem's Artistic Director at Large brings his legendary energy and great music to the intimate and historic Alhambra Ballroom in Harlem on October 28 at 8pm to benefit the National Jazz Museum in Harlem.
After over 15 year at the location on East 126th Street, The National Jazz Museum in Harlem moves to a new home in the heart of Harlem's flourishing cultural and culinary district on 58 West 129th street off of Lenox Avenue.
New Orleans-born pianist/band leader Jon Batiste returns to Harlem to play an exclusive concert benefiting the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, to be held at The Alhambra Ballroom, on Thursday October 28th, at 8 PM. The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, in its 15th year, continues to offer educational programs, exhibits, and community events to an international audience. 2015 has been a year of great achievements for the museum, with a record-setting gala concert in the spring, a move to a new location later this year that will greatly increase its visibility, new exhibits and an ever-growing list of partnerships.
Entertainment will be provided by pianist, bandleader, composer, and educator Jonathan Batiste, who began his role as bandleader for the CBS nighttime talk show The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on September 8th. Batiste has been leading events of every type for the National Jazz Museum in Harlem for several years; the association began during his days at The Juilliard School, and he is now the museum's Artistic Director at Large. A native of Kenner, Louisiana, Batiste grew up in a musical family and first performed with his relatives in the Batiste Brothers Band.
Educated at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, Batiste graduated (along with classmate Trombone Shorty) in 2004. A year later he released his debut album, 2005's Times in New Orleans, featuring drummer Jason Marsalis, saxophonist Donald Harrison, Jr., and trumpeter Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah. After high school, Batiste studied at the Juilliard School in New York City. It was during this time that Batiste began performing around the city with his trio, and eventually expanded the group into his now-famous Stay Human ensemble, which were featured at many National Jazz Museum in Harlem events. Batiste and Stay Human began performing impromptu outdoor concerts and quickly garnered acclaim for their lively mix of jazz, gospel, pop, and R&B. Stay Human released their debut EP in 2011, followed up by the full-length album Social Music in 2013. Also in 2013, Batiste joined Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and bassist/producer Bill Laswell to record the soundtrack to a forthcoming film. While the movie never materialized, the soundtrack the trio recorded was released in 2014 as The Process.
About the National Jazz Museum in Harlem
The mission of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is to preserve, promote and present jazz by inspiring knowledge, appreciation, and the celebration of jazz locally, nationally, and internationally. The Museum offers more than 80 free public programs each year.
The Museum is about stimulating hearts and minds through jazz and reaching out to diverse audiences to enjoy this most quintessential American music. The museum's new location on 58 West 129th Street, off of Lenox Avenue, will be the hub for the young and old, novice and scholar, artist and patron, enthusiast and curious listener to come to live performances, exhibitions, and educational workshops.
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem will continue its long standing dedication to the community of Harlem, with collaboration and partnerships with many local organizations and business.
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