Category: Students
Raised on jazz
High School senior Lovell Bradford Jr has had a memorable month. He received 3rd place in the coveted Loonis McGlohon Young Jazz Artist Competition and Wynton Marsalis knows him by first name. With a scholarship to UNC Greensboro in music, he is looking forward to keep up the momentum. Meanwhile, his experiences in music at his age are inspiration for all of us.
The power to unite us and teach us
Recently, UNCG student and JazzArts Charlotte alumni Julia Whalen was honored to interview a musical hero, Herbie Hancock. We take this opportunity to discover Julia’s journey in music and beyond.
Student Ben Tozier Describes the Development of Confidence
Ben Tozier moved to Charlotte as a sophomore in high school, and has been a Youth Ensemble student ever since.
Jazz Requires a Different Kind of Thinking
Holland Majors doesn’t remember not playing an instrument. When he was young, he wanted to bang on drums like his dad does.
About Veronica Leahy
I played mostly classical saxophone until I decided I wanted to start jazz seriously in the 7th grade. I joined JAI the next year, and I’ve been enjoying it ever since!