Columbia University Neighbors newsletter highlights Eli’s work uptown

October 6, 2025

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 […]

Tags: , , , , , ,
Posted in Arts Education, Blues, Jazz education, Jazz Power Initiative, Voice Education | Leave a comment

Dr. E Digs Deep – blues roots bring sweet fruits

January 16, 2023

This new project draws on the blues songs that have sustained me through the pandemic. I’ve been playing and singing the blues everyday and I can’t wait to play and sing for you. We’ll do songs by Willie Dixon who famously said, “The blues is the roots, everything else is the fruits.” Elizabeth Cotten whose […]

Tags: , , , , , ,
Posted in Arts Education, Blues, Jazz education, Jazz Power Initiative | Leave a comment

Barry Harris Birthday Celebration

November 30, 2022

I am so excited to produce and play for this celebration of my mentor, Barry Harris! December 15th, 2022 (Barry’s actual birthday!) at Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center in Washington Heights and December 18th, 2022 at National Jazz Museum in Harlem. Jazz Power Initiative celebrates Dr. Barry Harris (1929-2021), the Internationally renowned jazz pianist, composer, educator, […]

Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Arts Education, Jazz Power Initiative, My Heroes | Leave a comment