A Jazz Journey for Youth
with the John Blake Quartet

Using the violin, piano, bass and drums, audiences are introduced to this uniquely American art form, its history, and the role of the individual instruments in jazz. Key elements of jazz are addressed: rhythm, harmony, and improvisation, offering a range of styles from Duke Ellington to Herbie Hancock. The final jam session stars your students, encouraging them to demonstrate their own creativity and self-expression! Renowned Philadelphia jazz violinist John Blake leads this session.