James Burton

Lecturer, Jazz Studies

James Burton has preformed in groups around the world such as the Black Art Jazz Collective, Cristian McBride Big Band, Dizzy Gillespie All Star Big Band, Ron Carter’s Great Big Band.

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James Burton

Contact

james.burton@purchase.edu

Education

The Julliard School, Artist Diploma, Jazz Studies
The Julliard School, MM Jazz Studies
Hartt School of Music, University of Hartford, BM Jazz Studies

Awards

Guest Conductor/Soloist New York State All State Jazz Band (2019, 2011)
Guest Conductor/Soloist Arizona All State Jazz Band (2016)
Guest Conductor/Soloist Nassau-Suffolk Jazz Orchestra (2014)
Guest Artist/Clinician Jazz St. Louis (2017)
Judge/Clinician for Regional Essentially Ellington Festivals, Chapel Hill NC, Wisconsin
Betty Carter Jazz Ahead Residency at the Kennedy Center (2009)
William Schuman Prize for Artistic Achievement & Citizenship (Juilliard 2009)
The Morse and Gluck Fellowships (Juilliard 2007, 2008)
Jackie McLean Award for Musical Excellence (Hartt School 2001)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Blacks in Action Award for leadership and community service, shared with Gil Noble, longtime host of the ABC television show Like it Is (1996).

Lecturer, Jazz Studies

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