Monday, May 17, 2021

1:30pm:
Performance: Live From Dizzy’s - New Jazz Underground (Abdias Armenteros, saxophone; Sebastian Rios, bass; TJ Reddick, drums)

2:30pm:
The Roots & Branches of Afro-Cuban Jazz (Track 1)
Musicians and historians trace the many strains of Afro-Cuban jazz back to their origins and discuss where the music's headed next.
Moderator: Felix Contreras
Panelists: Amaury Acosta; Roberto Fonseca; Benjamin Lapidus

Presenting Your Own Pop-Up Concert (Track 2)
In 2020, jazz musicians had to improvise even more than usual. Presenters and musicians discuss how to organize spontaneous concerts in unexpected locations.
Moderator: Cedric Easton (Jazz at Lincoln Center)
Panelists: Marija Abney (The Soapbox Presents); Miriam Elhajli; Endea Owens; Evan Sherman; Wayne Tucker

4pm:
Masterclass: Making Arrangements
Accomplished arrangers share their expertise in crafting complex charts for large ensembles.
Moderator: John Clayton
Panelists: Billy Childs; Christopher Crenshaw; Jihye Lee; Maria Schneider

5:30pm:
Jon Hendricks at 100: Remembering a Legend
Fellow vocalists discuss the remarkable life and legacy of the influential singer, songwriter, and arranger.
Moderator: Kurt Elling
Panelists: Michele Hendricks; Jazzmeia Horn; Sheila Jordan; Bobby McFerrin

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

12pm:
French-American Connections (Track 1)
American and French jazz programmers discuss challenges and solutions for virtual collaborations, re-opening, and touring. Presented in collaboration with the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the United States and the Centre national de la Musique.
Moderator: Sébastien Vidal (TSF/Duc des Lombards)
Panelists: Paula Abreu (Summerstage); Valérie Malot (3D Family); Alexandre Pierrepont (The Bridge); Jacques Schwarz-Bart

Processing 2020 (Track 2)
Psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Kerry Sulkowicz discusses the lingering mental health issues brought on by a long and difficult year.
Moderator: René Marie
Panelists: Kerry Sulkowicz

1:30pm:
Achieving Real Diversity in Presenting Jazz
An in-depth conversation about diversity in programming in jazz and the arts. In the wake of the murder of George Floyd and the mass killings in Atlanta, many organizations have put out statements standing in solidarity with BIPOC. How do these statements affect programming? How do organizations achieve real diversity without tokenism or appropriation? What is the connection to the mission of the organization?
Moderator: Karen Kennedy (24/7 Artist Development)
Panelists: Raynel Frazier (Jazz at Lincoln Center); Derek Kwan (Lied Center); Terri Pontremoli (Tri-C Jazz Festival); Rio Sakairi (Jazz Gallery)

3pm:
Jukebox Jury (Track 1)
This perennially popular and engaging panel conducted in needle-drop fashion helps attendees understand how jazz radio works—and, specifically, how radio programmers make decisions. The panelists listen to a variety of new releases in different styles and explain why they would—or wouldn’t—program a given track.
Moderator: Brad Stone (soulandjazz.com)
Panelists: Susan Brink (Hudson Mohawk Radio); D'Andre Brothers (WSSB FM); Mary Foster Conklin ("A Broad Spectrum" - WFDU FM); Meredith Hairston (WJSU FM); Chris Heim ("Global Village" - KMUW FM)

Wellness Break: Stretch Session (Track 2)
A break in the action to center our bodies and minds. Akua Noni Parker, professional dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, leads a 30-minute session to get us on our feet and moving.
Moderator: Akua Noni Parker (Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater)

4:30pm:
Erroll Garner at 100: Redefining a Legacy
On the eve of his centennial anniversary, new explorations of Garner's life and inimitable artistry reveal a depth and cultural impact that is only now being fully understood. Join Erroll Garner Project leaders and associates as they examine the state of Garner’s legacy and the work being done to redefine it.
Moderator: John Murph
Panelists: Terri Lyne Carrington; Dr. Robin D.G. Kelley; Peter Lockhart (Octave Music); Cécile McLorin Salvant; Christian Sands

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

12pm:
Jazz Radio Around the World
Jazz radio: is it thriving or just surviving across a rapidly changing artistic and technological landscape? How do we create a "secret sauce" for success in the 21st century?
Moderator: Steve Williams (WBGO)
Panelists: Carol Handley (KNKX, Seattle); Gilles Peterson (WorldwideFM; BBC); Sebastien Vidal (TSF Jazz, France); Dana Wigle (JazzFM.91, Canada)

1:30pm:
Building Your Brand Through Social Media
Artists and social media professionals share their advice on using social media to expand your following.
Moderators: Madelyn Gardner (Jazz at Lincoln Center)
Panelists: Bryan Carter; Jen Luzzo (New York Philharmonic); Adam Neely; Alexa Tarantino

3pm:
Mentoring Women in Jazz (Track 1)
Women in jazz who have created and run mentoring projects for younger and emerging female artists and entrepreneurs share their challenges and successes.
Moderator: Katie Simon (WBGO/Jazz Night in America)
Panelists: Amy K. Bormet (Washington Women in Jazz Festival); Dee Dee Bridgewater (The Woodshed Network); Tulani Bridgewater Kowalski (The Woodshed Network); Kimberly Chmura (The She Project); Melissa Walker (Jazz House Kids)

Masterclass: New Orleans Drumming with Herlin Riley (Track 2)
Adonis Rose hosts a discussion and demonstration with fellow Crescent City drummer Herlin Riley about the grooves and history of New Orleans jazz drumming.
Moderator: Adonis Rose
Panelist: Herlin Riley

4:30pm:
Celebrating Jimmy Heath (Track 1)
Family, friends, and colleagues share their memories of the acclaimed saxophonist, composer, and bandleader.
Moderator: Mark Ruffin (SiriusXM)
Panelists: Roberta Gambarini; Antonio Hart; Tootie Heath; Mtume

Know Your Rights: The New Frontier for Music Licensing (Appel)
A collection of legal experts outline the new opportunities digital platforms present for labels, musicians, and managers looking to maximize exposure for their music.
Moderator: Allison Job (Sesame Workshop)
Panelists: Erica Carter (Epic Games); Angelo Miranda (TikTok)

Thursday, May 20, 2021

12pm:
Returning to the Stage: Navigating Reopening for Presenters
What does the future look like for jazz clubs and other venues? Panelists from around the world gather to discuss.
Moderator: Gwen Ansell
Panelists: Masindi Mantwa Chinoamadi (Joy of Jazz Festival); Georgina Javor (Jazz at Lincoln Center); Randall Kline (SFJAZZ); Pelin Opcin (Serious/London Jazz Festival)

1:30pm:
Jazz Education: Is the Cost Worth the Benefit?
With the costs of a college education rising and professional opportunities waning, many students and families are questioning the benefits of jazz education on the collegiate level. Noted jazz artists and educators discuss the real value of jazz education in today’s world.
Moderator: Melissa Walker (Jazz House Kids)
Panelists: Caelan Cardello; Cosimo Fabrizio; Sean Jones (Peabody Conversatory/Jazz Education Network); Helen Sung; Rodney Whitaker (Michigan State University)

3pm:
The Jazz Soundtrack Boom (Track 1)
A look at the varied use of jazz in film scores and soundtracks in recent popular movies and documentaries—including Soul, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, The United States vs. Billie Holiday, MLK/FBI, and One Night in Miami—with a close-up on the cinematic work of a number of today's jazz headliners.
Moderator: Ashley Kahn
Panelists: Kris Bowers; Tia Fuller; Branford Marsalis; Sam Pollard

Livestreaming Your Virtual Concert (Track 2)
As the pandemic forced performers online, virtual concerts became increasingly sophisticated. Learn tricks of the trade from some of the most successful livestreamers.
Moderators: Raynel Frazier (Jazz at Lincoln Center); Yunie Mojica (Jazz at Lincoln Center)
Panelists: Emmet Cohen; Peter Martin; Rachel Morgan (Open Studio); Dan Wilson

4:30pm:
In Memoriam / Presentation of the Bruce Lundvall Award

7:30pm:
Performance: Live From Dizzy’s - Willie Jones III Fallen Heroes Album Release