Jazz at Lincoln Center's 2008-09 Jazz in the Schools tours gave 49 performances in New York City schools throughout the five boroughs.

"FINDING THE GROOVE IN YOU" with the Alvin Atkinson Quartet, "IMPROVISATION IS FOR EVERYONE" with the Erica vonKleist Quartet and "JAZZ MEANS FREEDOM" with the Eli Yamin Quintet reached over 9500 students in the NYC area. Congratulations to the touring ensembles on a successful year of engaging, interactive performances into the schools. We look forward to an exciting tour lineup for the 2009-10 season!

Jazz in the Schools feature interactive performances by prominent local jazz ensembles that will bring the spirit of jazz to your students right on campus. We also have shows available in our home, Frederick P. Rose Hall at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola . In addition to the performance, any order includes one professional development (PD) workshop for teachers beforehand, which offers ideas for classroom activities and a mini-performance by the featured group.

Upcoming Tour Dates
Jazz at Lincoln Center will be offering two Jazz in the Schools tours in the 2009-10 season, one in the fall and one in the winter. Check back on AUGUST 15 for specific tour information.

For more information on Jazz in the Schools, please call the JITS Coordinator at 212-258-9974 or email jits@jalc.org.

To see a video of the Jazz in the Schools “Jazz Means Freedom” tour with the Eli Yamin Quintet click here!