Esteemed Musicians Join Board of Directors

Esteemed Master Musicians, Jack DeJohnette and Lewis Nash Join JazzReach's Board of Directors

H. Benjamin Schuman and Jack DeJohnette

Lewis Nash

JazzReach is very proud to announce the addition of renowned musicians. Jack DeJohnette and Lewis Nash to its Board of Directors. H. Benjamin Schuman, Founder of JazzReach says of their participation, "Jack and Lewis have both inspired me in so many ways. Like all great role models, they lead by example. They both approach music in a very disciplined but open, organic and creative way. They are also both committed to sharing their love and knowledge of music with younger generations and with that, comes a true appreciation for the mission of JazzReach. I can't even begin to articulate what an honor and privilege it is to know that they're in our corner, advocating on our behalf."

Born in Chicago in 1942, Jack DeJohnette is widely regarded as one of jazz music's greatest drummers. He has collaborated with most major figures in jazz history. Some of the great talents he has worked with include John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman, Sonny Rollins, Sun Ra, Jackie McLean, Thelonious Monk, Bill Evans, Stan Getz, Keith Jarrett, Chet Baker, George Benson, Stanley Turrentine, Ron Carter, Lee Morgan, Charles Lloyd, Herbie Hancock, Dave Holland, Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, Abbey Lincoln, Betty Carter and Eddie Harris.

Of his joining JazzReach's board, Jack says, "I am delighted to be a part of the JazzReach team. I very much believe in the organization's commitment to informing young audiences about this important art form and find their approach to be unique, effective and highly creative and I am looking forward to working with the organization in whatever ways I can be of service."

Lewis Nash is the drummer of choice for an incredible array of artists - from the masters of the music to the hottest young players of today.

He has toured and recorded with Betty Carter, Tommy Flanagan, Branford Marsalis and both the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. His impressive discography (over 300 recordings) includes projects with jazz legends Dizzy Gillespie, Oscar Peterson, Joe Henderson, Benny Carter, Hank Jones and John Lewis, Diana Krall, Joe Lovano and Roy Hargrove, Natalie Cole, Bette Midler, Nancy Wilson, Kenny Rankin, Melissa Manchester and George Michael. While he continues to perform and record with a wide variety of artists, Nash also leads several of his own exciting groups, from duo to septet.