Columbia University Neighbors newsletter highlights Eli’s work uptown

Inwood’s Jazz Power Initiative Puts Community-Driven Music Education Center Stage The nonprofit’s co-founder Eli Yamin spoke about the importance of making jazz education accessible Uptown. By Brandee Sanders October 01, 2025 For Uptown jazz composer and educator Eli Yamin, the arts are a vital element of community building. From the nighttime Newark jam sessions he […]

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, […]

Hurricane Sandy Relief Concert and APAP Showcase

Join us this Saturday night January 12, 2013 in New York City for a great night of music and raising money for a great cause. We are happy to participate in MOJO’S MARDIS GRAS CONCERT where profits will go to Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts via funds raised by Mecca Shriners and the Mariners Masonic Lodge […]

Guatemala International Jazz Festival

From Idaho, it was straight South to Guatemala with the Blues Band.  This time, for the first time with Charenee Wade, vocal and Ben Stapp, tuba, along with LaFrae Sci, drums and yours truly at the piano and hollering.  Man, what a gas.  The first night we opened the festival with a concert on the […]