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💖Most Romantic Jazz Melodies - A Valentine's Day Playlist💖

😍😎Set the mood with this curated playlist of the most romantic jazz melodies from Jazz Houston : https://i.mtr.cool/kbsmawpder

🎵 "Save Your Love For Me" - Nancy Wilson and Cannonball Adderley
🎵 "It's Easy To Remember" - John Coltrane Quartet
🎵 "The Shadow of Your Smile" - Oliver Nelson
🎵 "I Am In Love" - Abbey Lincoln
🎵 "Flirtibird" - Duke Ellington
🎵 "A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening" - Curtis Fuller
🎵 "Put Your Dreams Away" - Frank Sintatra
🎵 "You Are Too Beautiful" - Cannonball Adderley and Strings
🎵 "Mona's Mood" - Jimmy Heath

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🎶🎸Who is your ultimate jazz guitar hero?🎸🎶
Drop their name or a link to your favorite song on YouTube in the comments below!

We couldn't make the music we do without our amazing Jazz Houston Orchestra and Jazz Houston Youth Orchestra guitarists!

Learn about the Best Jazz Guitarists of All Time: https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/best-jazz-guitarists/

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Best Jazz Guitarists Of All Time: A Top 50 Countdown Discover the best jazz guitarists of all time in our top 50 countdown. Explore the legends and virtuosos that made the cut.

Join our friends at the Indo-American Association on Feb. 25th at the Hobby Center for an amazing night fusing Jazz and Indian Classical music!

Get your tickets now. You don’t want to miss this one!
https://www.thehobbycenter.org/events/eastern-elegance-western-waves/

Jazz Houston is so proud of our musicians: Jae Espinosa (lead trumpet) and Wesley Hudgins (bass) for representing the state of Texas as Jazz Diplomats at the National Jazz Festival in Philly this weekend. We are proud to call them our own and grateful for the opportunity to be a part of their journey and to help cultivate and educate the next generation of jazz musicians.

Let’s keep encouraging our young people by dropping them a note below.

🎶🎺🥁Last Call for Jazz Bands!🥁🎺🎶

Claim your place among the greatest high school jazz bands in Texas at the 2024 Essentially Ellington Regional High School Jazz Band Festival!

⭐ Perform music by Duke Ellington and others
⭐ Receive instruction and feedback from Trumpeter Pharez Whitted, Saxophonist Brian Perez, and Educator Marc Townley
⭐ Enjoy a concert featuring the Texas Southern University Jazz Band and special guests, Pharez Whitted, Vincent Gardner, Brian Perez, and others!

SCHEDULE:
Feb. 18: Last Day to Register High School Jazz Bands
March 8: Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival and Concert

REGISTRATION: https://jazzhouston.org/ee24-registrationform
First Big Band: $150
Each Additional Big Band: $100
Attend Daytime Events to Observe Only: No Fee
Evening Concert: Open Seating - Registration Not Required

Join us in commemorating the timeless legacy of Duke Ellington and the boundless inspiration he has bestowed upon countless artists!

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🎺🎉Attention All Jazz Lovers! 🎉🎺

Join us in celebrating our ALL-STATE Jazz Houston Youth Orchestra Musicians at TMEA this week!
TMEA is the largest Music Education Conference in the WORLD and Jazz Houston is proud to have 8 of its Youth Orchestra members performing as ALL-STATE MUSICIANS!

Bishesh Paudel - Trombone
Catherine Lawson - Trombone
Ethan Caro - Bass Trombone
Miles Oppinger - Guitar
Troy Liman - Drums
Joshua Nonhof - Alto Saxophone
Victor Herrera - Trumpet
Caleb Camara - Trumpet

🤩This achievement is a testament to their talent, commitment, and professionalism as musicians. Jazz Houston is grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the journey and to help cultivate and educate the next generation of jazz musicians.

🎶So let's keep the music playing! Join us in celebrating the Jazz Houston All-State Musicians by dropping your message to them in the comments below and together let's continue to build a thriving jazz community! 🎶

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Jazz Houston is pleased to announce our Fourth Annual Essentially Ellington Regional Jazz Band Festival, in partnership with Jazz At Lincoln Center, The University of Houston and Texas Southern University! This year’s festival will be held at the Moores School of Music and feature many of Texas’ best and brightest High-School age Jazz musicians, and a closing concert featuring the Texas Southern University Jazz Ensemble with guests artists Vincent Gardner, Pharez Whitted, Brian Perez, and others! Band Directors, visit Jazzhouston.org/eeregional for more info and to register!

Jazz Houston would like to pause for a moment to reflect on, honor and celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King was also a lover of Jazz, and understood its ability to embody the freedom he hoped we would all achieve one day. Happy MLK Day!

Jazz Houston’s Co-Founder and Artistic/Education Director Vincent Gardner representing Jazz Houston at Jazz Congress in NYC.

First panel at 2024 Jazz Congress at JALC:
“Leading Your Own Organization: How to Bring Jazz to Your Community Through Education and Performance” featuring Moderator: Gene Dobbs Bradford (Savannah Music Festival)
and Panelists: Lonnie Davis (JazzArts Charlotte), Vincent Gardner (Jazz Houston), Arturo O’Farrill (Afro Latin Jazz Alliance), Kenny Rampton (Jazz Outreach Initiative), Melissa Walker (Jazz House Kids)

👏A huge thanks to YOU, our fans and supporters who’ve been grooving with us through 2023! We're not finished, there's more to come in the New Year!🎶

🎄🌟As we continue swinging through the season, we’ve created this special playlist to uplift your holiday celebration! Dive into the feeling of Ella Fitzgerald, Jimmy Smith, Duke Ellington and others as they deliver Holiday cheer to take you into the new year!🎺🚀

🎧▶️Jazz Houston Holiday Playlist:
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♬“Winter Wonderland” - Bobby Timmons
♬“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” - Ella Fitzgerald
♬“Go Tell It On The Mountain” - The Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra
♬“On Christmas Day” - Gloria Lynne
♬“I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” - Jimmy McGriff
♬“Christmas Eve” - Melba Liston and her ‘Bones
♬“White Christmas” - Charlie Parker
♬“It’s The Holiday Season” - Count Basie Orchestra featuring Johnny Mathis
♬“God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” - Jimmy Smith
♬“Christmas Spirits” - Julia Lee and her Boyfriends
♬"Sugar Rum Cherry” - Duke Ellington
♬“Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” - Frank Sinatra

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Jazz Houston To Promote the cultivation of Jazz Music through Performance, Education and Community Outreach.

Today, Jazz Houston was awarded a surprise grant from through the to assist us in expanding and enhancing our current programs and to continue bridging the gap using Jazz as a common denominator.

Thank You Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity for recognizing us and what we’re doing in Houston and beyond


Thank You!!!

"If the thought of yet another performance of The Nutcracker puts you to sleep 😴 faster than a bowl of spiked eggnog, then this is the concert for you 😎; movements from Tchaikovsky will alternate with those of Ellington, giving the audience a chance to hear a familiar piece of music in an entirely new way." - Chris Becker, Houston CityBook

🌟 Experience the magic live!
📅 Save the date: Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023
📍 Venue: Jones Hall
🎟️ Grab your tickets now! https://bit.ly/Ellington_Nutcracker

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Get Jazzed: New ‘Nutcracker’ Blends Symphony Sounds with Duke Ellington ON DEC. 12 at Jones Hall, the Houston Symphony Orchestra teams up with the 15-member Jazz Houston Orchestra for a special performance of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite and Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s witty, re-imagined big band version of the ubiquitous, 19th-century classic.If the ...

🎶 "Groovin' in Gratitude: A Jazz Ovation to Our Amazing Supporters! 🌟

In the cool rhythms of jazz, we want to send a special shoutout to the incredible individuals who've been the heartbeat of our cause. Your generosity strikes the right chord in our jazz orchestras, creating a symphony of positive change.

🌈 Thank you for being the brass, the strings, and the drums of our community harmony! 🎺🎸🥁

🎶Let's keep Swingin' with a donation of your own here: https://www.jazzhouston.org/donate

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🎷✨Get ready to swing into the holiday spirit with a dazzling collaboration!🎺🎶

🌟 On December 12, Jazz Houston and Houston Symphony are teaming up to present the Nutcracker Suite in a spectacular fusion of Tchaikovsky's classic ballet and Ellington and Strayhorn's jazzy interpretation! 🎭🎹

🕺💃 Ellington and Strayhorn's version puts a spotlight on the vibrant characters of the Nutcracker, giving it a unique twist that'll have you tapping your feet in joy. But before you immerse yourself in this musical feast, take this fun quiz from the Houston Symphony to discover which character from Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite resonates with you!
https://bit.ly/Ellington_Nutcracker_Quiz
🎉✨ Share your results in the comments below!

👉 Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience that blends the magic of the season with the soulful sounds of jazz. Save the date and let the rhythm of the Nutcracker carry you away!

🎄 Experience the magic live!
📅 Save the date: Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023
📍 Venue: Jones Hall
🎟️ Grab your tickets now! https://bit.ly/Ellington_Nutcracker

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🎶 Gratitude in every note! 🎶

🙌🤩 A heartfelt thank you to the incredible fans and supporters of Jazz Houston, and a special shoutout to the talented musicians who keep the rhythm alive!

✨🦃As we embrace the Thanksgiving spirit, we've curated a special playlist to add a swing to your holiday celebrations! Dive into the jazzy vibes and let the music uplift your festive moments. 🎷🎉

🎧▶️ Jazz Houston Thanksgiving Playlist:
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🎵 "Home Cookin'" - Lambert, Hendricks & Ross
🎵 "Thanks A Million" - Louis Armstrong
🎵 "Stuffy Turkey" - Thelonious Monk
🎵 "Wine Wine Wine" - Freddie Roach
🎵 "Gravy Waltz" - Bill Henderson with the Oscar Peterson Trio
🎵 "Mean Greens" - Eddie Harris
🎵 "Big Mamma's Biscuits" - Sherman Irby
🎵 "Gravy Train" - Stanley Turrentine
🎵 "Thanks for the Beautiful Land on the Delta" - Duke Ellington
🎵 "Give Thanks" - Jimmy Greene

Hit play, savor the melodies, and dance your way into a joyous Thanksgiving! 🕺💃

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🎷✨ Exciting News! 🎺🎶

🎶 Jazz Houston and Houston Symphony unite for an electrifying collaboration, bringing you The Nutcracker like never before in Houston! Immerse yourself in the fusion of Ellington and Strayhorn's jazzy vibes intertwined with the timeless magic of Tchaikovsky's original score.

Don't miss this harmonious celebration of two musical worlds colliding!

🌟 Experience the magic live!
📅 Save the date: Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023
📍 Venue: Jones Hall
🎟️ Grab your tickets now! https://bit.ly/Ellington_Nutcracker

https://www.jazzhouston.org

🎺🎉🎺Attention All Jazz Lovers! 🎺🎉🎺
Join us in celebrating our Jazz Houston Musicians who were selected for the TMEA All-State Jazz Band!

🏆Caleb Camara - Trumpet - Cypress Springs High School
🏆Ethan Caro - Bass Trombone - Kerr High School Band
🏆Victor Herrera - Trumpet - Kinder HSPVA
🏆Catherine Lawson - Trombone - Kinder HSPVA
🏆Joshua Nonhof - Alto Saxophone - Klein Oak High School
🏆Miles Oppinger - Guitar - Kinder HSPVA
🏆Bishesh Paudel - Trombone Kinder HSPVA

🤩This achievement is a testament to their talent, commitment, and professionalism as musicians. Jazz Houston is grateful for the opportunity to be a part of their journey and to help cultivate and educate the next generation of jazz musicians.

🎶So let's keep the music playing! Join us in celebrating the Jazz Houston All-State Musicians by dropping your message to them in the comments below and together let's continue to build a thriving jazz community! 🎶

http://www.jazzhouston.org
https://www.tmea.org/all-state/

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The Jazz Houston Youth Orchestra - JHYO - trio will be performing as part of the HEB prelude performances at Jones Hall tonight at 6:00pm. Come out and support our talented young people. Hope to see you there!

Get your tickets now. Two nights only!! This Friday Oct 13 and Saturday Oct 14 The Hobby Center and Jazz Houston present “The songs of Tony Bennett” featuring Houston’s dynamic vocalist, David Caceres and trumpeter, Dennis Dotson.
You don’t want to miss this show. Live at The Founders Club. See you there!

Tickets:
https://www.thehobbycenter.org/events/the-songs-of-tony-bennett/

Jazz Houston in Partnership with The Hobby Center present: The Songs of Tony Bennett.

For 2 Nights only! Fri 10/13 & Sat 10/14

Come and enjoy the sultry sounds of Vocalist/Saxophonist, David Caceres and Trumpeter Dennis Dotson as they take you on a riveting journey of the 50s to the Present honoring the legacy of Tony Bennett.

Click the link below to secure your tickets

https://www.thehobbycenter.org/events/the-songs-of-tony-bennett/

Jazz Houston opens their 2023-24 season with a celebration of Leonard Bernstein featuring the Jazz Houston Orchestra Co-Directed by Vincent Gardner and Richard DeRosa. Pre-Concert Talk moderated by Constable Alan Rosen Precinct 1 with Panelists, Vincent Gardner, Dee Dee Dochen, David Goldstein, Maynard Gimble, and Erica Davis

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Thanks again to Amanda Sapp and Amazing 102.5 FM for having Jazz Houston’s Artistic and Education Director Vincent Gardner on for a great interview in advance of our celebration of Leonard Bernstein tomorrow! Don’t miss the concert, 7:30 on Thursday at St. John's Downtown Houston!

Amazing Interview: Vincent Gardner Amazing Interview: Vincent GardnerVincent Gardner, born in Chicago and raised in Hampton ,Virginia, is among the worlds foremost Jazz Trombonists, Composers,...

Day 1 of the Jazz Houston Orchestra Rehearsal for the Leonard Bernstein concert on Thursday! Get your tickets now!!