You Can't Learn A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing
Thursday, January 12, 2006
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Dana Gioia (www.nea.gov)
Dana Gioia, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, speaks about the revitalization and initiation of jazz education across America and gives his thoughts about the current state of jazz music amidst the everyday blitz of popular music. Also: Jim Cullum, leader of a band of collective-improvisation jazz musicians, is performing a rare concert in NYC at the IAJE conference. We look at his style of music and how it teaches children about jazz heritage. And London-based, 24-year-old multi-instrumentalist Tom Vek discusses his music and transforming from self-sufficient studio musician to live band leader.
Dana Gioia
Dana Gioia, chairman of the NEA, speaks about the revitalization and initiation of jazz education.
» NEA's Web site
» NEA Jazz in the Schools Web site
» NEA Jazz Masters Web site
» NEA's Web site
» NEA Jazz in the Schools Web site
» NEA Jazz Masters Web site
Jim Cullum
Jim Cullum, coronet player, bandleader and jazz historian, joins us.
» Jim Cullum's Landing
» Jim Cullum's Landing
Tom Vek
One of the most buzzed-about young brits of last year, multi-instrumentalist Tom Vek joins us.
» Tom Vek's Web site
» Tom Vek's Web site
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