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The Young Artist Jazz Series, produced by Barbara Brighton, |
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Catalina Popescu has generously supported this program by providing
her club, Catalina Bar & Grill, L.A.'s foremost jazz venue, as the official home for the series. |
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It became very clear over the years that we were witnessing the future of
jazz. Zane Musa was just 17 when he opened the series. He has become
well known as one of the indisputable "monsters" on the
saxophone. Anthony Wilson, who was nominated for a Grammy and is presently
performing with Diana Krall, showcased his octet for the very first time
in our second month. Trombonist Isaac Smith performs with many jazz
greats, including the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra,Mark Ferber has
become a first call drummer, as has Willie Jones, III who now plays with
Roy Hargrove and has recorded with Arturo Sandoval, Horace Silver and many
other fine musicians. We have also showcased several school Jazz
Bands such as Washington Prep High School, LA High School for the Arts,
and Agoura High. The World Stage has presented an All-Star Band, as has
the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. We have presented students from
Cal. Arts, USC, CSUN and other colleges. Nearly every talented young jazz
musician in L.A. passes through the Young Artist Jazz Series. There is no
doubt that you will be knowing the names of some of our alumni, including
Gerald Clayton, Raya Yarbrough and Matt Roberts. The list is endless, and
each time we hear of the success of one the young talents who have been
part of our series, it makes it all worthwhile. |
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information regarding the Young Artist Jazz Series, please contact Barbara Brighton at: bjbjazz@earthlink.net
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