Samara Joy ’21 on the TODAY Show
Joy delivers a sultry “Stardust” valentine, performing one of her favorite standards.
Prof. Pete Malinverni Turns to Purchase Family on New Recording
On the Town—Pete Malinverni Plays Leonard Bernstein is also garnering solid press.
Jazz Artist Anaïs Reno Performs at Citifield
The 17-year-old singer performed a stirring rendition of “America the Beautiful” during the Mets and Yankees subway series game on the 20th anniversary of September 11.
Lucy Wijnands ’20 Wins Prestigious Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition
And learned of her win on what would have been Fitzgerald’s 104th birthday.
David De Jesus ’04 Plays on Grammy-Nominated Album
The alum and professor was a member of Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra.
Yancy Garcia Named Next Ella Fitzgerald Scholar
We are pleased to announce a new Ella Fitzgerald Scholar, Yancy Garcia. We remain grateful to the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation for their essential support.
Spike Wilner MM ’07 Reopens NYC Jazz Club
Alumnus Spike Wilner, owner of Smalls Jazz Club and Mezzrow, is using creative strategies to reopen. Smalls will be the first NYC jazz club to return to live, on-site performances!
