Jazz

Drawing a new score

Composer Carlos Snaider ’17 talks about writing emotion and making sound emote at an ARTS FIRST showcase.

By Isa Flores-Jones ‘19 Read more about Drawing a new score

Come on up and sing!

Jazz pianist and vocalist Dena DeRose thought her career was over. She was wrong. During a three-day residency, she'll show just how wrong she was.

By Jake Stepansky '17 Read more about Come on up and sing!

How the rhythms came to be

Afro-Cuban drumming legend Ignacio Berroa straddles two musical worlds.

By Sasha Barish ‘20 Read more about How the rhythms came to be

Close-knit vocals

The a cappella jazz quartet New York Voices will hold a master class with Harvard's VoxJazz. At the heart is a trust in the power of ensemble music.

By Anita Lo '16 Read more about Close-knit vocals

Make people believe

Jazz master Rufus Reid shares wisdom with student jazz band and reflects on a life of dedication.

By Ian Askew '19 Read more about Make people believe

Building perspective

Vijay Iyer’s music seminar encourages creativity and community.

By Ian Askew ‘19 Read more about Building perspective

Angélique Kidjo: "Be you."

Angelique Kidjo The Grammy Award-winning singer offers advice and reflects on the importance of education in an artist's career.

By Olivia Munk '16 Read more about Angélique Kidjo: "Be you."

Piano Calling His Name

Legendary jazz pianist George Cables talks about Dexter Gordon, living music and Lady Gaga.

By Anita Lo '16 Read more about Piano Calling His Name

Cat's party

Vocalist Catherine Russell, who will lead a master class on November 6, talks about singing, following dreams and making the world a happier place.

By Gigi Kisela '17 Read more about Cat's party

New Directors for Jazz, Band and Wind Ensemble

OFA News: Yosvany Terry appointed Director of Jazz Ensembles and Visiting Senior Lecturer on Music at Harvard University; Mark Olson appointed Director of Harvard’s Band and Wind Ensemble. Read more about New Directors for Jazz, Band and Wind Ensemble

Harvard Arts Blog Editorial Team

Isa Flores-Jones ’19

Isa Flores-Jones ’19 studies History and Literature. Originally from Sacramento, California, she splits her time on campus between activism and the arts. Read more about Isa Flores-Jones ’19

Samantha Neville ’19

Samantha Neville ’19 is from Tucson, Arizona and is a resident of Dunster House concentrating in English with a secondary in French. Read more about Samantha Neville ’19

Sasha Barish ’20

Sasha Barish ’20 is a writer and musician from Berkeley, California. During high school, he wrote news articles and theater reviews for the Berkeley High Jacket newspaper and played clarinet in various musical ensembles. Read more about Sasha Barish ’20

Alicia Anstead

Associate Director for Programming;
Blog Editor

Alicia Anstead NF '08 is associate director for programming at the Office for the Arts and editor-in-chief/co-founder of the Harvard

Ian Askew '19

Contributing Blogger

Ian Askew ‘19 grew up playing music in his hometown of Takoma Park, Maryland and in the greater Washington, D.C. area, where he developed a passion for do-it-yourself intentional art spaces. Read more about Ian Askew '19

Emily Vides

Communications Coordinator

Emily Vides has worked in communications for the Office for the Arts at Harvard since 2007, overseeing the creation and production of

Jazz

Drawing a new score

Come on up and sing!

How the rhythms came to be

Close-knit vocals

Make people believe

Building perspective

Angélique Kidjo: "Be you."

Piano Calling His Name

Cat's party

New Directors for Jazz, Band and Wind Ensemble

Harvard Arts Blog Editorial Team

Isa Flores-Jones ’19

Samantha Neville ’19

Sasha Barish ’20

Alicia Anstead

Ian Askew '19

Emily Vides

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