The Extraordinary Trailblazer – Jazz Bassist Christian McBride Joins the Jazz Power Initiative Syncopated Celebration 2026 Honoring 22 Years of Service Providing Transformative Jazz Arts Education
New York, New York (January 26, 2026)…Internationally acclaimed, award-winning jazz bassist Christian McBride joins Jazz Power Initiative (JPI) Syncopated Celebration 2026 as the host of this year’s fundraiser honoring the organization’s 22 years of service. The event will be held at The Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space (2537 Broadway / West 95th Street, Manhattan) on Thursday, May 14th, at 6:00 p.m. […]
“Squeeze In Tight, jazz and blues songs for solidarity”
September 1, 2025 available on all platforms. Video of title track available here. Available on BANDCAMP and APPLE MUSIC and AMAZON MUSIC Eli Yamin Releases Ninth Album, Squeeze In Tight: Jazz and Blues Songs for Solidarity Jazz Power Initiative (JPI) co-founder, Managing and Artistic Director Eli Yamin, better known as Dr. E., got together […]
Basking in the glow of Jazz Power Institute 2025
Jazz Power Institute 2025 Video Highlight July 22, 2025: Last week we welcomed over 30 teachers and teaching artists to Lehman College in the Bronx for the 11th Annual Jazz Power Institute 2025. Once again, the Institute provided participants with a unique and inspiring immersion in jazz music and culture across disciplines of music, dance, […]
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Birthday, Blues, Bebop and Boogaloo
I’m excited to play with the newly configured Jazz Power All-Stars, a spirited mix of tunes in celebration of my birthday and good things to come. Hope you can join us Saturday, November 16 at 4pm at National Jazz Museum in Harlem and/or Wednesday, November 20 at 7 pm at Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center. See […]
10th annual Jazz Power Institute for artists and educators
I’m excited to lead our 10th year of Jazz Power Institute for artists and educators offering a transformational experience for colleagues engaged in teaching jazz across disciplines of music, dance, theatre and writing. In addition to the wonderful artists in the flyer we will have a new acquaintance, Dr. Paul Austerlitz, a leading scholar on […]
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 […]
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