Jazz Power Celebration20
It’s been an incredible journey, and I can hardly believe it – Jazz Power Initiative is turning 20! Two decades of rhythm, melody, story, and unforgettable moments in jazz. What an honor it has been to have the opportunity to transform lives through the power of jazz arts education and performance with thousands of young […]
We Got That Swing!
I am so excited to co-produce with Jazz Power Initiative and Lee Hogans of Harlem School of the Arts, We Got That Swing! A Harlem Music Jubilee Celebrating 125 years of Duke Ellington and 50 years of Hip Hop, featuring youth and veteran performers including Charenee Wade and her trio, MC Silent Knight, Zah! Jr. […]
Dr. Eli receives 2024 AATS Award
I am honored to receive the American Academy of Teachers of Singing 2024 AATS Award. The award comes “in recognition of your leadership and excellence in youth jazz education.” Thank you to my teachers and colleagues for teaching me about singing, the way the voice works and the essential African American cultural roots of jazz […]
“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
“A true Eulipion, swinging poet of the piano, transcendental educator, and powerful purveyor of the truth and the light.” Todd Barkan, record/concert producer and lyricist for “Bright Moments,” by Rahsaan Roland Kirk.
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