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:...
It came as a big surprise when New Orleans trumpeter Nicholas Payton agreed to play the Jazz Center, but only because he chose to perform as a duo with French vocalist Cyrille Aimée. The simple question to him: trumpet and...
This festival welcomes all audiences, but especially encourages youth participation through inclusive presentations, attractive pricing and a Q & A session with the artists. Friday Night, November 1st at 5 pm Local youth ensembles perform jazz in numerous downtown venues...
Award-winning Oklahoma-born singer and pianist, Champian Fulton, seems to be always on tour. She will soon be performing in Germany, Denmark, France, Italy, Spain, California, Chicago...and now – Vermont! Fulton grew up around jazz. Her father ran the Clark Terry...
Featuring: Victor Lewis, Edward Simon, Carroll Dashiell, Jr., & Giveton Gelin Simply put, Bobby Watson is one of the most important alto saxophonists/jazz musicians on the scene today. His recorded output measures in the hundreds, he is revered as a...
