Stretching out with solid Jazz in the beautiful Blue LLama Jazz Club, Thursday, May 26th, Vincent York will perform two shows of straight ahead jazz. The Band includes Zach Saginaw (percussion), Josef Deas (bass), Dwight Adams (trumpet) and Roger Jones (piano). This gig was postponed several times due to COVID restrictions, so the Band and Vincent are really pumped to finally get swinging at The LLama! Join us for a memorable night Tickets available at https://www.bluellamaclub.com/event/the-vincent-york-band/ […]

In the Blue LLama Interview, now screening on the APRIL is JAMming w/JAZZistry page, Vincent talks about his early life. His Dad’s Band and his Grandma’s restaurant were on ‘The Chitlin’ Circuit.” The Circuit–active mostly in the 1930s-60s, developed the talents and fame of many of the breakthrough African American artists of the 60, 70s, and beyond. Learn more about The Circuit through 2 short video-docs, now on the JAZZistry RESOURCES/Classroom Connections page! 

We are thrilled each day to hear the JAZZistry Moments on WEMU-89.1FM this month, with short, fascinating details on the music and the giants who create it. Our pals, the DJs at WEMU take a minute to share some of the stories that make the music even more meaningful. Thanks, WEMU, for your great sounds and support. LIVE STREAM THEM HERE:  WEMU.org

Mark up your calendar and come back to the JAZZistry website for a whole month of grat event celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month!

Call for Courageous, Trusting Conversations Jazzistry inherently believes that Black Lives and Black History Matter!! We have always worked to demonstrate more inclusive and honest presentations of American history. Jazzistry is a powerful vehicle for opening conversations about racism, slavery, segregation, democratic values and integration. It helps people understand the rewards of our multicultural history and society.  Please read this letter by Jazzistry Board Chair, supported by the entire board. It is a rededication of […]

SEMJA has selected saxophonist and educator Vincent York as the recipient of the 2020 Ron Brooks Award. The planned celebration of the award, Sunday, May 17 was cancelled due to the Covid-19 rules.  But plans are underway for an alternative celebration. So, Stay Tuned!  If you have questions, please call 734‑668‑7470.