News 2012/2013

JazzReach completes successful three-week tour of california! Over 7500 young people served!

New York, NY – February 12, 2013: JazzReach’s Metta Quintet recently completed a successful three-week tour of California that included numerous educational performances for young audiences, clinics for student ensembles and main-stage concerts for general audiences. read article

JazzReach partners with the city of Wilmington’s Clifford Brown jazz festival to develop all-new educational program about the legendary trumpeter and Wilmington native, Clifford Brown

Wilmington, DE – On November 29 and 30, 2012, JazzReach presented 5 debut performances of “Clifford Brown: A Portrait in Words & Music” - an all-new live multi-media educational program for young audiences designed to promote the legacy and music of the great trumpeter / bandleader (and Wilmington native), Clifford Brown. read article

JazzReach completes successful first tour of Alaska and thaws out to tell about it

New York City – On November 18, 2012, JazzReach’s resident ensemble, Metta Quintet returned home (and thawed out) upon completion of a resoundingly successful 12-day tour of Alaska. read article

JazzReach’s Metta Quintet invited by U.S. Dept. Of State to participate as artits-in-residence at Suriname International Jazz Festival

New York City – In early fall 2012, JazzReach’s resident ensemble, Metta Quintet was invited by the U.S. Dept. of State to participate as “artists-in-residence” for the Suriname International Jazz Festival. read article

JazzReach announces a busy 2012/2013 season of educational programming. Numerous events and initiavtives scheduled nationwide, thousands to be served!

NEW YORK CITY - JazzReach is thrilled to announce that its 2012/2013 Touring Season will take the organization’s acclaimed programs into over 18 communities nationwide and aim to impact over 25,000 people of all ages. read article

With thanks to the Blue Note jazz club, JazzReach presents successful three-night series of fundraisers celebrating the life and music of jazz great, Michael Brecker. All-star band convenes in support of JazzReach

NEW YORK CITY - Longtime JazzReach supporter, the Blue Note Jazz Club, hosted a three-night series of fundraising concerts for JazzReach which celebrated the life, legacy and music of the late, great saxophonist / composer, Michael Brecker. read article

JazzReach completes a successful 2011/2012 national touring season – over 25,000 served

NEW YORK CITY - On June 6, 2012, JazzReach successfully completed its 2011/2012 touring season. read article

JazzReach and resident ensemble, Metta Quintet receive national press coverage around new cd release, Big Drum, Small World

NEW YORK CITY – WINTER /SPRING 2012: JazzReach and it’s acclaimed resident ensemble, Metta Quintet received national media coverage and unanimously positive reviews for its new release, Big Drum, Small World. read article