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| Flushing Town Hall Virtual Jazz Jam Honors Mothers More than one year into its online programming, Flushing Town Hall's virtual Jazz Jams continue strong with hundreds of participants and thousands of viewers from across the globe and close to home. In May, the cultural nonprofit's Virtual Jazz Jam: Celebrating the Legacy of Louis Armstrong returns with the theme "Hey Momma! Grandma! Bobe!"-- songs by and for mothers or about motherhood, especially Jewish mothers as it is also Jewish American Heritage month, on Wednesday, May 12 at 7:00 PM (ET). Since going online in April 2020, the Jazz Jams have been popular monthly features, reaching more than 7, 000 viewers, and exceeding 1, 700 engagements online and becoming a haven for jazz lovers from around the world with musicians joining from across the U.S. and from as far away as Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, Italy, the UK, Ireland, Trinidad and Japan. "Our virtual music event has been a wild and illuminating ride! I hear the same reaction from the 120+ musicians and singers who have participated: initial reluctance, followed by a feeling of ecstasy once they've done it: delighted to have had a project to focus on, happy at having learned something new, and an instant request to do it again asap, " says Carol Sudhalter, Flushing Town Hall's Jazz Band leader. "Like me, most thought they could not handle, or did not care to delve into, the virtual aspects of music performance. We all missed our bands. But the pandemic forced us into new dimensions: arranging, using video, learning to use home recording tools, overdubbing, thinking in new combinations of sound and musical colors." Flushing Town Hall's monthly Jazz Jam is supported by the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation and has been led since 2016 by Astoria resident Carol Sudhalter. House band members include illustrious musicians such as Joe Vincent Tranchina, Scott Neumann and Eric Lemon, who pay tribute to the great Louis Armstrong, performing songs associated with the legendary trumpeter/vocalist every month. Every month, jazz musicians have come together to play tunes reflecting each month's theme. Musicians interested in participating on May 12, 2021 should email education@flushingtownhall.org with the suggested three- to four-minute tune they intend to play in line with this month's theme "Hey Momma! Grandma! Bobe!" -songs by and for mothers or about motherhood, especially Jewish mothers as it is also Jewish American Heritage month. The performance can be live or a pre-recorded audio or video (but not a professional, edited recording such as a CD or YouTube video). Musicians who performed in 2020 are now welcome to return. Each month, up to five returning musicians and up to 15 new musicians can participate. Selection is on a first-come, first-served basis. Anyone is invited to listen and can simply tune in to Flushing Town Hall's Facebook page or Zoom on Wednesday, May 12 at 7:00 PM (ET) to join the live event for free, without registration. For Calendar Listings WEDNESDAY, May 12, 7:00 PM (ET) Virtual Anniversary Jazz Jam Virtual Jazz Jam: Theme: Hey Momma! Grandma! Bobe! Songs by and for mothers or about motherhood, especially Jewish mothers as it is also Jewish American Heritage month Flushing Town Hall's free Virtual Jazz Jam: Celebrating the Legacy of Louis Armstrong invites musicians and jazz aficionados to participate or simply listen during its monthly jam session. In May, musicians will choose tunes in line with the theme "Hey Momma! Grandma! Bobe!" Songs by and for mothers or about motherhood, especially Jewish mothers as it is also Jewish American Heritage month. To participate, email education@flushingtownhall.org and identify the three- to four-minute tune you To watch live, for free tune in to Facebook or Zoom. Upcoming Jazz Jams Every Second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM (ET) ● JUNE 9, 2021: LGBTQ Pride Month—featuring LGBTQ composers and performers. About Flushing Town Hall Flushing Town Hall (FTH), a Smithsonian affiliate, presents multi-disciplinary global arts that engage and educate the global communities of Queens and New York City, in order to foster mutual appreciation. As advocates of arts equity since 1979, we support local, immigrant, national, and international artists, developing partnerships and collaborations that enhance our efforts. As a member of New York City's Cultural Institutions Group (CIG), we serve to restore, manage and program the historic 1862 landmark on behalf of the City of New York. FTH celebrates the history of Queens as the home of Jazz, by presenting the finest in Jazz performance. We are committed to arts education and hands-on learning, for the arts-curious, arts enthusiasts, and professional artists. We serve one of the most diverse communities in the world and strive to uphold the legacy of inclusiveness that has defined our community since the Flushing Remonstrance of 1657. Land Acknowledgement: Flushing Town Hall acknowledges that we are on the traditional land of the Matinecock People, one of the original tribes of New York, and the first people of Flushing, Queens. The Matinecock continue to live and work on this land to this day. Flushing Town Hall honors their elders who have stewarded this land throughout generations. COVID-19: Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, while our venue remains temporarily closed in accordance with social distancing guidelines, we are proudly presenting performances, exhibitions, panel discussions, and educational activities online through our virtual initiatives, FTH at Home! and Global Arts for Global Kids. write your comments about the article :: © 2021 Jazz News :: home page |