Part one of Cynthia Plank’s presentation for the Midwest Clinic: “How to Start a Jazz Band- Even If You Feel You’re Not “a Jazzer.”
PDX Jazz interviews Kevin Deitz, an active jazz and classical bassist, composer/arranger, educator, clinician, and adjudicator.
PDX Jazz interviews John Nastos, a multi-instrumentalist born and raised in Portland, Oregon, where he found his love of music while exploring the vibrant local music scene.
PDX Jazz interviews Christopher Brown, an acclaimed musician, composer, bandleader, and educator who seeks to be a voice within the advocacy of Jazz music and American culture.
PDX Jazz interviews Marilyn T. Keller, 2016 Jazz Society of Oregon Hall of Fame Inductee.
PDX Jazz interviews with Chibia. Chibia is a violinist, vocalist, music educator, and lettering/calligraphy artist based in Portland, Oregon.
Part two of Cynthia Plank’s presentation for the Midwest Clinic: “How to Start a Jazz Band- Even If You Feel You’re Not “a Jazzer.”
Join us for a read-aloud of Little Melba and Her Big Trombone by Katheryn Russell-Brown illustrated by Frank Morrison.
Join us for a read-aloud of Dizzy by Jonah Winter, illustrated by Sean Qualls.
Join us for a read-aloud of Benny Goodman and Teddy Wilson written by Lesa Cline-Ransome, illustrated by James E. Ransome.
Join us for a read-aloud of Swing Sisters written by Karen Deans, and illustrated by Joe Cepeda.