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r e v i e w in the next issue of youngARTS, coming in September. 2 0 0 7 Legends of Jazz, now available lesson, in a black and white digital technology that comes in a three-volume DVD se- photo format with narration, alive on the DVDs, as well as • visual Arts Alumni—They’re Really f a l l ries produced by award-win- not only sets up each show the CDs. This same commit- Something to See! ning producer and NFAA for the uninitiated, but is also ment to excellence in sound 2 0 0 7 Trustee Larry Rosen for a great jumping-off place for was carried over to the choice • A guide to Breakthrough 2007 LRSmedia, is simply a must a jazz classroom situation. of rhythm sections that sup- in New York City featuring for all levels of jazz educa- The historical background port all the guest musicians. f a l l celebrities from all disciplines in tion. It serves as a great vid- segues into introductions of Although each rhythm sec- the arts, plus youngARTS’ own up eo experience for the pro- the guest musicians by host tion was different, all met 2 0 0 7 and coming celebrities—a selection fessional jazz musician as , the National the same top-notch quality of our 2007 youngARTS Winners. well. The average price for Endowment for the Arts pi- standard. Of course Lewis, f a l l each of the three currently ano jazz master, who follows as the host, affords himself • Exclusive coverage of the available volumes is about up with short interviews the delight of being able to 2 0 0 7 Presidential Scholars in the $25, but prices may vary on which give some personal in- interact with all of the guest Arts Performance at the John

the Web. Each package in- sights into each artist being musicians, as well as the sup- f a l l F. Kennedy Center for the cludes both a DVD and a showcased. porting rhythm sections. He Performing Arts and exhibit at

CD, which makes for a great ends each segment with the 2 0 0 7 the Smithsonian American Art visual or audio experience. ■ An Inside Look ■ soon-to-be anticipated ques- Museum in Washington, DC.

The critics agree: These guides are available tion, “Would you help me f a l l ➤ “Legends of Jazz represents for free at www.legendsof- end the show with the Leg- a major breakthrough jazz.net. They provide an in- ends of Jazz theme song?” for TV and for jazz.”— depth study of the styles and Although this may seem Chicago Tribune instrumentalists/vocalists pedantic when viewing all UPCoMING 2007 EvENTS ➤ “The series provides a lot who appear on the shows. the episodes consecutive- New York City to enjoy.”—Washington Post The study guides include ly, it nonetheless provides Breakthrough April 24, 7 p.m. ➤ “A chance to see once- discographies, videography, the audience with a chance Denver in-a-lifetime collabora- bibliographies and sugges- to hear all the guest musi- Reception and performances by youngARTS tions.”—USA Today tions for creative classroom cians put their own creative Winners – Awards Ceremony to follow projects, with links to the stamp on the same standard May 15, 6:30 p.m. ■ A Wealth of Material ■ National Standards for Mu- blues form. Chicago Each volume consists of sic Education. Reception and performances by youngARTS ■ ■ four, 30-minute episodes. Ev- A Promising Future Winners – Awards Ceremony to follow ■ ery show begins with a brief Committed Legends Of Jazz is a ma- May 22, 5:45 p.m. historical section outlining to Quality ■ jor breakthrough for jazz Annapolis the major developments of Great care was taken in the education, providing an en- Reception and performances by youngARTS either a style of jazz music or technical aspect of produc- joyable way to experience Winners – Awards Ceremony to follow a particular featured instru- ing the best sound and video some truly unique jazz artist June 4, 6 p.m. ment. This compact history possible for television, using collaborations. Washington, DC Presidential Scholars visual Arts Exhibit About the Author June 10–29 SMITHSoNIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM Bart Marantz, a 1986 Fulbright Scholar, has been teaching jazz studies at the Booker T. Washington High Presidential Scholars Awards School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) in Dallas, Texas for over 20 years. The music program and Showcase Performance June 25, 8:30 p.m. THE JoHN F. KENNEDY CENTER has won 176 DownBeat Student Music Awards since 1983. The jazz and commercial program at Booker T. FoR THE PERFoRMING ARTS CoNCERT HALL Washington HSPVA has produced seven alumni with 22 Grammy awards over its 30-year history. For information on any upcoming events, NFAA | youngARTS 45 youngARTS.org please contact Pilar Pava at (305)377-1140 s p r i n g 2 0 0 7 or [email protected].