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Who Is NextStudent Music Acddemy? •The NextStudents Music Program is designed to develop the musicianship of children and adults in the area. The faculty, staff, and facilities of the Nextstudent Music Academy will provide a safe environment for its participants to draw on the comprehensive program available to those youth wishing to learn and/or advance their musical training and performance through quality music instruction; •Students who are just beginning or those who have studied for many years will benefit from the knowledge and experience of our professional faculty under the direction of Doc Jones, and other well known professional Jazz clinicians, musicians and educators.
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“Azar Lawrence, Doc Jones Team Up to
Promote Real Jazz”
Written by: David Accomazzo
When Azar Lawrence plays Phoenix on Wednesday, April 30, as part of International Jazz Day, he will bring with him a lifetime’s worth of jazz knowledge, plus the experience of playing with jazz greats such as Miles Davis, McCoy Tyner, and Elvin Young, not to mention non-traditional types such as Frank Zappa, Earth, Wind and Fire, and Busta Rhymes. Lawrence is in town at the behest of William “Doc” Jones, who organized an event at CityScape to promote “real jazz,” featuring Lawrence, Jones, Papa John DeFrancesco, Carlos Rivas, Kerry Campbell, Nayo Jones, and Phoenix Country Day School Varsity Jazz Band. The event is a part of International Jazz Day, organized by the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. And just what is this “real jazz” thing that Jones seeks to promote? Some have, in recent years, decried the encroachment of other genres into the space under the “jazz” umbrella, and a few traditionalists have started getting territorial. Lawrence, who has played everything from traditional jazz with Tyner (best-known as the pianist for one of John Coltrane’s quartets) to acid-laced jazz fusion with Miles Davis, sees it, too. “You know, I think that it’s a real situation. It’s a real thing,” Lawrence says. “They have widened the terms for ‘jazz’ now. “Look, there’s some music that is called
‘jazz’ that where people go to the festival, and it’s really a whole tailgate party . . . Nobody’s listening. They get up and do a little dance, and that’s great. Then, there’s music that you go to the concert and listen because it’s gonna heal you . . . The music that has the healing in the forefront, the intent is to heal. I think if you listen to Charlie Parker and Dizzy [Gillespie] and Coltrane -- you can feel something out of it.” Soon, Lawrence will release a live album called The Seeker: Live at the Jazz Standard, which he recorded in 2011. Lawrence gets mystical when he talks about it, describing the album as inspired by the mythical lost continent of Lemuria (apparently, the Atlantis of the Pacific Ocean). Lawrence has played with some of of jazz’s finest musicians, but those he hasn’t play with far outnumbers those he has. When asked who he would have liked to share a stage with, he answers quickly and without pause -- Jimi Hendrix. “Yeah, man! Jimi,” Lawrence says. “I saw Jimi live at the Forum in [Los Angeles] when I was in high school. That was fortunate, wasn’t it? He was bad, man. He was just as bad as Miles and ‘Trane. He was playing the shit.” Azar Lawrence is scheduled to perform Wednesday, April 30, at CityScape.
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of renowned organist and trumpeter Joey DeFrancesco. Carlos Rivas: An accomplished jazz musician and the founder of Arizona’s Mex-Sal, a Latin-jazz group.
Join more than 150 cities around the planet celebrating jazz with a free outdoor concert at CityScape in Kerry Campbell: A jazz saxophonist and former member downtown Phoenix on International Jazz Day. of the band War. Campbell has played alongside Herbie Hancock, George Duke and Joe Sample. From 4-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, Real Jazz will showcase some of the best local and national musicians William “Doc” Jones: A jazz saxophonist as well as with appearances from the Phoenix Country Day a keyboard player, music educator and the festival’s School Varsity Jazz Band, Papa John DeFrancesco, coordinator. Carlos Rivas, Kerry Campbell, and Nayo Jones and her father William “Doc” Jones, the concert’s coordinator. Nayo jones: A jazz vocalist and daughter to Doc Jones. She’s opened for the Temptations, the Whispers and This year’s headliner is Azar Lawrence, an accomplished Chris Botti, among others. American jazz saxophonist whose career has spanned almost four decades. Lawrence has produced five Phoenix Country Day School Varsity Jazz Band: albums and performed with Woody Shaw, Henry Directed by David Rowe. Butler, Gene Harris and Miles Davis. He is expected to play tributes to John Coltrane and preview his new Details: 4-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 30. CityScape, 1 E. Washington St., Phoenix. Free. album, “The Seeker,” which releases in May. Here’s some more information on the evening’s other performances. Papa John DeFrancesco: A soul-jazz organist and singer who’s been playing since the ‘60s. He’s also the father
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What is International Jazz Day?
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International Jazz Day brings together communities, schools, artists, historians, academics, and jazz enthusiasts all over the world to celebrate and learn about jazz and its roots, future and impact; raise awareness of the need for intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding; and reinforce international cooperation and communication. Each year on April 30, this international art form is recognized for promoting peace, dialogue among cultures, diversity, and respect for human rights and human dignity; eradicating discrimination; promoting freedom of expression; fostering gender equality; and reinforcing the role of youth in enacting social change.
In November 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially designated April 30 as International Jazz Day in order to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe. International Jazz Day is chaired and led by Irina Bokova, UNESCO Director General, and legendary jazz pianist and composer Herbie Hancock, who serves as a UNESCO Ambassador for Intercultural Dialogue and Chairman of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. The Institute is the lead nonprofit organization charged with planning, promoting and producing this annual celebration.
George Benson Introduces Azar Lawrence To Arizona
International Jazz Day is the culmination of Jazz Appreciation Month, which draws public attention to jazz and its extraordinary heritage throughout April. In December 2012, the United Nations General Assembly formally welcomed the decision by the UNESCO General Conference to proclaim April 30 as International Jazz Day. The United Nations and UNESCO now both recognize International Jazz Day on their official calendars.
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George Benson
Joined Doc Jones for the 2nd year at Int’l Jazz Day By Shirley A Jones The concert welcomes families and adults to attend to enjoy the day’s exciting festivities which includes Celebrity Guest Speaker, Mr. George Benson and hosted by renowned jazz musicians and composers, Doc Jones and Kerry Campbell, leading an all star band with special guest appearances including celebrity Universal Recording Artist, Nayo Jones (Fox/ABC), and other special guests including Jazz Guitarist, Giavanna (Fox).
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In celebration of the power of Jazz and the arts, a youth presentation will be performed by Country Day, the city of Phoenix’ Elementary and HS Jazz Band with other special guests. After the all star concert, a VIP after party celebration will be held at the prestigious Palomar Hotel with stars and executives in attendance with 504 Magazine serving as the presenting sponsor. International Jazz Day is chaired and led by Irina Bokova, UNESCO Director General, and legendary jazz pianist and composer Herbie Hancock, who serves as a UNESCO Ambassador for Intercultural Dialogue and Chairman of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. The Institute is the lead nonprofit organization charged with planning, promoting and producing this annual celebration, which began in 2012. 504 Magazine is a premiere jazz publication with its main publishing hub in the city of New Orleans. From New Orleans to Phoenix, 504 Magazine has an international outreach of loyal readership that represents the multicultural platform of the universal appeal to jazz. From Japan to Canada to Europe to the USA and beyond, 504 Magazine brings the latest news in today’s contemporary world of jazz.
The Live Concert includes Celebrity Guest Speaker, Mr. George Benson... hosted by Doc Jones and Kerry Campbell ... with special guest appearances including celebrity Universal Recording Artist, Nayo Jones(Fox/ABC), and Jazz Guitarist, Giavanna (Fox’ Good Day L.A.). George enjoy’s Int’l Jazz Day 2014 in Phx
International Jazz Day celebrated all over the world Jazz has a diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe, according to the United Nations’ cultural organization (UNESCO). Every year on 30 April, International Jazz Day brings together communities, artists, historians and jazz enthusiasts to celebrate and learn about jazz and its roots. The musical genre is recognized for promoting peace, dialogue among cultures, diversity, and respect for human rights and dignity.y6
EVENTS HELD IN 196 NATIONS AROUND THE WORLD
In an unprecedented series of events worldwide, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz joined together to celebrate jazz as a universal language of freedom on April ...
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Int’l Jazz 2014 In Japan
Herbie Hancock leads stars playing in Japan for International Jazz Day as UK joins in the celebrations Herbie Hancock, one of the star performers at the 2014 International Jazz Day on Wednesday 30 April, says he is pleased the annual event is being held in Japan this year because of the country’s deep affection for jazz. Hancock, 74, an American pianist, bandleader and composer, says he has performed more times in Japan than in his hometown of Chicago during his half century in music. He will headline an all-star concert at Osaka Castle Park, in a line-up that includes Wayne Shorter, Kenny Garrett, Terumasa Hino, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Gregory Porter, Roy Hargrove, Marcus Miller, Esperanza Spalding, Earl Klugh and John Scofield. The concert will be streamed live on the Jazz Day website (11am GMT) and will also be shown in London on big screens at Ronnie Scott’s club in London Hancock, a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, says the event is an opportunity to show appreciation for Japanese jazz fans, who have been among the world’s greatest supporters of the music. He first performed in Japan with Miles Davis’ quintet in 1964, and has toured there with his own electric and acoustic groups for decades Esperanza Spalding will play at the special 2014 International Jazz Day concert “Japanese audiences are very loyal,” Hancock told AP. “In Japan, art is really placed on a high level, and jazz is really honoured and accepted as being a fine music – much more in comparison to the States.” Osaka played a leading role in the early days of jazz in Japan. During World War II, the government tried and failed to ban jazz, but the music flourished during the American occupation. There are more than 100 jazz clubs in the Tokyo area alone now. Pianist-composer Toshiko Akiyoshi, who will be performing with her husband, saxophonist-flutist Lew Tabackin, at the Osaka concert, says: “I was introduced to jazz while playing in a dance hall as a teenager during the American occupation by a Japanese jazz fan and record collector. He played Teddy Wilson’s Sweet Lorraine, and I was hooked.”
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