click here for class descriptions Join a combo! If you’ve never improvised, that’s no problem. There are opportunities for all, including classical musicians intrigued by jazz’s structure and improvisational opportunities. Sessions are 10 weeks long (except for Youth Jazz which...
The New York Times has called Malone "a guitarist of taste and tradition." As a young man, Malone toured with several artists fitting that mold including Nat King Cole's brother, Freddie Cole, Harry Connick Jr. and Diana Krall. But Malone...
Our third annual solo jazz piano festival celebrates the VJC’s 9′ Steinway concert grand piano, a gift from the Mckenzie Family Charitable Trust. This festival honors the piano’s immense contribution in jazz by presenting leading and upcoming musicians who have...
Nine Performing Ensembles to Highlight International Jazz Day at the Vermont Jazz Center The Vermont Jazz Center honors International Jazz Day 2019 with a concert featuring students from nine VJC ensembles. On Sunday May 5th at 3:00 PM, come enjoy...
Two of Cuba's greatest young musical masters will come together in an incendiary duo performance. Pedrito Martínez (b. 1973) is the winner of the Thelonious Monk competition in percussion and Alfredo Rodriguez (b. 1985) has quickly emerged as one of...
This concert celebrates NEA Jazz Master Sheila Jordan in her 90th year. It serves as an expression of gratitude to Jordan for her loving and generous 20-plus year involvement in our community as a mentor and performer. VJC director, Eugene...
A week-long immersion in jazz study and performance. CLICK HERE for details.
The VJC's Summer Workshop Faculty comes together in an annual all-star showcase concert. TICKETS: $20 LOCATION: Currier Arts Center The Putney School, Putney, VT FEATURING: Jay Clayton, NEA Jazz Master Sheila Jordan (vocals), Jason Palmer, Rob Freeberg (trumpet), John Fedchock, ...
Summer Jazz Workshop participants showcase their work in two concert sets. Suggested Donation: $5 at the door All donations benefit the VJC Scholarship Fund Set I: 3:30-5:30 PM Set II 8:00-10:00 PM LOCATION: Currier Arts Center at The Putney School,...
Trombonist Steve Turre has been lauded as “one of the finest trombonists of the late 20th and early 21st centuries’ by All Music Guide to Jazz. He learned how to play by working with some of modern jazz’s greatest masters:...
