Celebrating “Louie’s Dream” with New Quartet Live in New York
We had an amazing Louie’s Dream CD Release Celebration last week at Dizzy’s with Nicki Parrot on bass, LaFrae Sci, drums and Evan Christopher, clarinet and Eli Yamin on piano. It was pure magic with so many old and new friends packing the house for both sets! If you want some of the music to [...]
2013 Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival
The newspapers wrote, “Jammin’ with Yamin,” and you know, it really was. It’s my dream and mission for jazz education to feel like the real thing–as creative, adventurous and rapturous as performing it and that’s what’s happening at The Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival. I’m so grateful for this wonderful festival that provides the opportunity [...]
Eli’s blues message in a State Department salute to Black History Month
I’m honored to be featured in this article on the blues on the US Embassy website… “American Blues Music Formed by Pain to Cure Pain” – by Stephen Kaufman
“Solid and swinging.” – Scott Yanow, L.A. Jazz Scene
“…a freshness and riotous joy that make you feel you never heard jazz piano before.” – The Jazz Patriot, NYC
“I learn from Eli every time I see him work.” – Wynton Marsalis, Trumpeter/Composer
“…one of the miracle workers… the driving force behind an extremely successful series of jazz musicals…” -Tom Greenland, All About Jazz New York
“I have to congratulate you… for your creative approach.” – Dave Brubeck, pianist/composer
“I watched your DVD and thoroughly enjoyed it.” – Bill Clinton, President/Saxophonist
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