Jazz Workshop

A Century of Jazz Giants

NYJW is traveling the globe in 2025! We'll be hosting cultural immersions in Brazil (March 8-15), Italy (June 8-14, 15-21), and Japan (Oct 11-19)—and we invite YOU to join us. In addition to world-class musical instruction, each trip offers an array of cultural experiences, c...

Happy Birthday to Dextor Gordon! The great tenor saxophonist was born on this day in 1923.

As long as you're having fun in the process, that's all that matters! 😜

Eric Dolphy (reeds), Freddie Hubbard (trpt), Bobby Hutcherson (vibes), Richard Davis (bass), and Tony Williams (drms) recorded one of the iconic avant-garde jazz albums, "Out To Lunch!," on this day in 1964.

NYJW is delighted to announce some new faces to our faculty! Nadia Checet (voice), Joshua Bieber (piano), Jackson Hillmer (drums), Alicyn Yaffe, (guitar), Nikolay Bine (accordion), Sunhyun Yoo (sax), and Chien Chien Lu (vibraphone) are all ready to teach YOU! Sign up today for...

YOU are invited to join us on Saturday, 4/5, 6:30pm, at NYJW Studios for a conversation with acclaimed jazz drummer and film producer George Coleman Jr. as he showcases excerpts from the new documentary about saxophonist George Coleman Sr.'s legacy, "Another Kind of Soul." ...

It’s Never Too Late to Learn an Instrument! via @TheAtlantic theatlantic.com/health/archive…

One brand new workshop added to the 2025 Weekly Workshop lineup is Jazz Creations with Joe Fonda! Every Monday at 7pm, musicians will learn to stretch their creativity and delve into jazz arrangements, all in a supportive ensemble setting. Learn more and sign up for a commitme...

Are you looking for a dedicated space to rehearse your next big project? Whether you’re a solo musician or an ensemble, now is your chance to rent the New York Jazz Workshop rehearsal studio! shha.re/F7J9e

The great Nina Simone was born on this day in 1933! What are some of your favorites recordings by the famous singer/pianist?

The Bebop Language Workshop with Patience Higgins follows the jazz oral tradition, focusing on learning through repetition and memorization, much like the methods of the great Barry Harris. You’ll develop a personal jazz vocabulary by absorbing phrasing, improvising over chor...

One brand new workshop added to the 2025 Weekly Workshop lineup is Jazz Creations with Joe Fonda! Every Monday at 7pm, musicians will learn to stretch their creativity and delve into jazz arrangements, all in a supportive ensemble setting. Learn more and sign up for a commitme...

NYJW is traveling the globe in 2025! We'll be hosting cultural immersions in Brazil (March 8-15), Italy (June 8-14, 15-21), and Japan (Oct 11-19)—and we invite YOU to join us. #music #jazz #travel #brazil #italy #japan

It's not too soon to start dreaming of warmer months ahead! Spend your summer with NYJW in one of several incredible 3 and 4-day jazz intensives. With programs for vocalists and instrumentalists of all styles and levels, there's never been a better opportunity to play music, m...

This administration would have given us a real reason to celebrate #PresidentsDay!

This is who we celebrate on #PresidentsDay!

Sending you all lots of love this #ValentinesDay!

A fascinating piece by the @LAtimes on the 60th anniversary of John Coltrane's masterpiece, A Love Supreme. latimes.com/entertainment-…

This Sunday's #SuperBowl features a matchup between #Philadelphia and #KansasCity — two cities with an incredibly rich lineage of stellar jazz musicians! Who are you picking for YOUR team??