Vail Jazz is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Vail, Colorado. Through six unique performance series and three signature educational programs, Vail Jazz perpetuates jazz with a focus on young musicians and young audiences.
The charismatic guitarist turns up his vocal chords to honor one of the 20th Century’s most beloved jazz stars One of the most memorable compliments John Pizzarelli ever received was, “I don’t really like jazz music, but I like what you do.” Upon hearing this, the guitarist stopped in his tracks for a moment, wondering […]
“Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity.” The life of Nathaniel Adams Coles bears witness to these words of wisdom from none other than Albert Einstein. Nat “King” Cole, as he became known, was born into an African-American family in Montgomery, Alabama, 100 years ago this […]
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Howard Stone: Jazz and The Movies
/in 2018, 2019, 2019, Education, In and Around Vail, Jazz History, Jazz In Depth with Howard Stone, Jazz News, Performances, Vail Jazz @ Vail Square, Vail Jazz Club Series, Vail Jazz Festival /by vailjazzteamThe 1927 film, The Jazz Singer, was the first feature-length (not a short) “talkie” (a film with synchronized speech, singing, instrumental score and sound effects). While the title suggests that it was about a jazz crooner, the story is about a young man who wants to sing pop music instead of following in his father’s […]