Category: students
Graduating an All-Star, Samuel David
It’s been a crazy year for music and a crazy year for students. Imagine being a high school student seeking music. JazzArts All-Star drummer Samuel David has accomplished it, in style.
Preserving the Essence of a Jazz Culture – Preservation Hall
This month, Conversations with Curtis welcomes Ben Jaffe, Creative Director at Preservation Hall. JazzArts Charlotte has celebrated our holiday at the JAZZ ROOM with the Preservation Hall All-Stars several times to sold-out crowds. They know how to bring the house down with their New Orleans traditional jazz sound. But there is much more to Preservation Hall.
Revealing Summer for the JazzArts All-Stars
In catching up with a few of the All-Stars, we hear an echo of our own state of mind, and can capture a sense of encouragement. They each describe this summer as a combination of relaxing and revealing.
Our Lessons from the Master, Ellis Marsalis
The legacy of Ellis Marsalis lives on in the many people that he inspired. Ocie and I are two of those lucky people.