Jazz Road: Funding Opportunities for Touring and Residencies
A dive into this South Arts-directed national initiative that creates new ways for artists to tour and plan residencies throughout the U.S....
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Jazz Congress Podcast
Welcome to the Jazz Congress Podcast, showcasing discussions between musical luminaries attending one of the jazz industry’s premiere networking events. Presented by Jazz at Lincoln Center a...
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We Insist: Speaking Truth to Power
This panel features a conversation with musicians who work on and off the bandstand for social change and activism. Moderator: Larry Blumenf...
Jazz Radio's Role in an Era of Music Abundance
This panel will review how jazz radio is evolving to remain important to music discovery and artist development, and how radio stations can...
Building Buzz for Gigs in the Post-Listings Era
In an age when media outlets have less space for listings, it is increasingly important to rethink how we all approach gig publicity and pre...
Financial Well-Being and Personal Planning for Career Musicians
Become the master of your own financial well-being. Avoid the common mistakes and get the facts about your long-term financial success as an...
Musicians: Book Thyself!
Bandleaders offer the nuts and bolts of getting a group on the road without the condition of being signed to a major booking agency or manag...
Why Jazz Composition Matters in an Improvised Art Form
Through the thoughtful contributions of an accomplished, diverse panel of prominent jazz musicians/composers/producers, the vital and often...
The Power of Cross-Genre Collaboration
Jazz artists and artists/curators from different art forms – such as dance, drama and opera – talk about the rich artistic opportunities (an...
Sisterhood On Stage
The concept of all female groups has experienced a surge over the past 10 years, but nevertheless has a conflicted relationship with all sta...
Talking Trumpets: Conversation & Music About Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong
Trumpeters talk about the music and legacy of Armstrong and preview rare recordings from the legendary trumpeter. Moderators: Jon Faddis and...
Vocal Jazz Summit
Singular vocalists share words of wisdom and direction as they each discuss their unique approach to singing jazz and leading a group. Moder...
Women in Jazz Town Hall
From Lillian Hardin and Ella Fitzgerald to Terri Lyne Carrington and Esperanza Spalding, in jazz music women have help to shape, innovate, a...
Bird & Beyond: Celebrating Charlie Parker at 100
Artists from diverse genres examine Charlie Parker's influence on pop, hip hop, rock and jazz, and discuss how his artistry and musical lega...
Guitarists Roundtable
A set of very different guitarists talk all things six string. Moderator: Kevin Eubanks. Panelists: Nir Felder; Russell Malone; Mark Whitfie...
Brubeck at 100: Jazz Ambassadors & Cultural Diplomacy
Panelists reflect on Dave Brubeck's work as a jazz ambassador, while also looking forward to new paths for cultural diplomacy. Moderator: La...
Stage Presence: A Master Class
A star-studded panel share their own approach to activating an audience during the course of a performance. Moderator: Benny Benack III. Pan...
The Legacy of Betty Carter
An in-depth look at the influence of the legendary vocalist as an entrepreneur, educator and mentor. Moderator: Rene Marie. Panelists: Gail...
Women Big Band Leaders Roundtable
NEA Jazz Masters and other leading musicians discuss the challenges and opportunities of running, and composing for, large ensembles. Modera...
Your Digital Marketing Priorities
Having a presence digitally means more than just having a website. Molly Garber of digital marketing firm Capacity Interactive, which counts...
Jazz Entrepreneurship: Online Strategies, Offline Results
Three presenters will talk about their entrepreneurial ventures: what's been successful, what's worked, and what has not. Moderator: Ashley...