Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz

Ben Williams Wins 2009 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Bass Competition

The results of the 2009 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Bass Competition are First Place -- Ben Williams, 24, originally from Washington, D.C., Second Place -- Joe Sanders, 25, originally from Milwaukee, Wis., and Third Place -- Matt Brewer, 26, originally from Oklahoma City, Okla...

2009 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Bass Competition and Gala Concert Featured All-Star Tribute to Blue Note Records at Kennedy Center October 11

Herbie Hancock, Dianne Reeves, Wayne Shorter, Bobby McFerrin, Kurt Elling, Ron Carter, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Terence Blanchard, McCoy Tyner, Terri Lyne Carrington, Earl Klugh, John Scofield, Joe Lovano, Jimmy Heath, Nicholas Payton, and many others performed

Washington, D.C.—The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz 22nd annual Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition and all-star Gala Concert took place at the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 11...

Thelonious Monk Institute's "Jazz in the Classroom" Students Participate in White House Music Series

The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz was honored to participate with First Lady Michelle Obama in the launching of the White House Music Series. The program shined a national spotlight on music education, highlighting the important role music plays in the creativity and innovation that make this country great. Talented music students from six cities across the nation who receive free jazz instruction through the Institute visited the White House on June 15. They participated in "Jazz Studio" educational workshops that celebrate this uniquely American art form. The students learned from and interacted with some of the world's most renowned jazz musicians, including Branford, Ellis, and Wynton Marsalis...

Thelonious Monk International Jazz Bass Competition and Gala Concert featuring All-Star Tribute to Blue Note Records at Kennedy Center October 11

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Calendar of Events

February 2010
February 2	New Orleans, LA
Performance at Snug Harbor
Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance college students perform at Snug Harbor (626 Frenchmen Street). Sets at 8pm and 10pm.
February 2	nationwide
Jazz in the Classroom continues
Students in the District of Columbia, Los Angeles, and New Orleans public schools participate in Jazz in the Classroom education program throughout the school year.
February 2	nationwide
Blues & Jazz continues
Students in New Orleans and Cleveland, Miss. public schools participate in Blues and Jazz education program throughout the school year.
February 2	nationwide
Performing Arts High School program continues
Students in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, and New York participate in the Performing Arts High School education program throughout the school year.
February 4	New Orleans, LA
Terence Blanchard Lecture
Terence Blanchard will talk about his film compositions and his work as Artistic Director of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance. Nunemaker Auditorium Loyola University New Orleans 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Free to the public
February 9	New Orleans, LA
Performance at Snug Harbor
Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance college students perform at Snug Harbor (626 Frenchmen Street). Sets at 8pm and 10pm.
February 16	New Orleans, LA
Performance at Snug Harbor
Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance college students perform at Snug Harbor (626 Frenchmen Street). Sets at 8pm and 10pm.
February 23	New Orleans, LA
Performance at Snug Harbor
Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance college students perform at Snug Harbor (626 Frenchmen Street). Sets at 8pm and 10pm.
February 22 - 26	New Orleans, LA
Barry Harris in Residence
NEA Jazz Master Barry Harris presents a weeklong residency to the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance college students at Loyola University.
March 2010
March 5 - 7	New Orleans, LA
Performance at Audubon Soulfest
Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance college students perform at Audubon Soulfest.
April 2010
April 9 - 11	New Orleans, LA
Performance at French Quarter Fest
Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance college students perform at French Quarter Fest.
April 17 - 18	New Orleans, LA
Performance at Old Algiers Riverfest
Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance college students perform at Old Algiers Riverfest.
April 23	New Orleans, LA
Performance at Jazz Fest
Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance college students perform at New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
April 25 - May 1	Seattle, WA
Peer-to-Peer tour
Students participating in the Performing Arts High School program present a weeklong Peer-to-Peer residency throughout Seattle public schools.
May 2010
May 16 - 22	Detroit, MI
Peer-to-Peer tour
Students participating in the Performing Arts High School program present a weeklong Peer-to-Peer residency throughout Detroit public schools.
June 2010
June 6	Hollywood, CA
Performance at Catalina Jazz Club
Students participating in the Jazz in the Classroom / LAUSD Beyond the Bell program perform at Catalina Jazz Club (6725 West Sunset Blvd.).

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