This season we invite you to bring the sound and spirit of jazz to your students with two engaging and interactive concert-going opportunities: Jazz for Young People® at Frederick P. Rose Hall and Jazz for Young People® On Tour (formerly Jazz in the Schools). Each concert can be enjoyed on its own, or paired at a 10% discount with a related concert for a deeper jazz experience.

Our Spring theme is Latin jazz. Bassist Carlos Henriquez celebrates the music of Tito Puente, while trombonist Luis Bonilla shows how he translates the musical legacy of Tito and other Latin jazz greats into his own personal statement.

We hope these thematic connections will help enrich your students’ experience with this music and build bridges to your work in the classroom. FREE professional development sessions are offered prior to each concert.

Performances are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so turn in your form(s) early! See below for seats still available for each performance. Please contact Andrea Pelloquin at (212) 258-9974 or email jfypschools@jalc.org with any questions. 

SPRING 2010 CONCERTS

On Tour  in Schools Throughout the Five Boroughs          

I Talking Now!

Hosted by Luis Bonilla

Mar. 8-12, Mar. 15-19*

*March 18-19 concerts at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola

Professional Development Session Feb. 23, 2010 at 4:20pm

Teacher Resources for I Talking Now!

Trombonist and composer Luis Bonilla and his quintet explore his unique style of composition in this adventurous program fusing Latin jazz with contemporary music styles. With warmth and humor, Luis and company break down the music to its rhythmic core, calling on the audience to join in and help create the groove. They will also investigate New York City’s central role in the development of jazz and Latin music styles.

Tour Slots Available - $600 per show: SOLD OUT  

Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola Seats Available - $5 per seat:                

Thursday, March 18 – 10:00am – SOLD OUT                

Thursday, March 18 – 11:50am – SOLD OUT                

Friday, March 19 – 10:00am – SOLD OUT                

Friday, March 19 – 11:50am - SOLD OUT

Rose Theater

Who is Tito Puente?

Hosted by Carlos Henriquez and Friends

Wednesday, April 14, 2010, Rose Theater, 10am & 12:15pm

Professional Development Session March 24, 2010 at 4:20pm - NEW DATE!

More than just a great bandleader and master percussionist, Tito Puente was the Latin jazz bandleader for over four decades, freely mixing jazz and Cuban music into a strong, spicy concoction. Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra bassist Carlos Henriquez and friends will demonstrate why Mr. Puente was called ‘El Rey de Salsa’ and the ‘King of Mambo.’

(Click here to download the Spring order form.)

Seats Available - $8 per seat:

10:00am – SOLD OUT

12:15pm – SOLD OUT

NOTE: This show will also be performed on April 10th on our Family Concert Series. Click HERE for ticket information.