JAZZ FOR PEACE

 

                             JAZZ FOR PEACE

                   INFORMATION FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, PARENT COMMITTEES, AND ARTS-IN-EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS

·               Jazz for Peace is a professional jazz group led by internationally renowned pianist/vocalist Rick DellaRatta.                                                                             

·               All performances feature Rick, accompanied by top jazz musicians in the industry.

                                                     EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCES/WORKSHOPS:

In addition to his talent as a performer, Rick is also an experienced educator. Jazz for Peace provides

educational performances for all levels of academia, elementary through graduate levels. One of the

goals of Jazz for Peace is to expose students to the wonderful art form of jazz. Rick enjoys performing

in the schools very much. The theme of a recent master-class with jazz greats Rufus Reid and Billy Hart was

"The Evolving Role of the Rhythm Section Throughout Jazz History." Another recent elementary school

performance was "The History of Jazz Styles." These are just a few examples. Rick is an innovative and

acclaimed jazz artist who will provide an enlightening event that will surely be a thrill for all attendees.

To receive a free hard copy of our promotional kit, please e-mail your name and address

to musicintheschools@jazzforpeace.org.

 

Links for more information:

·               www.jazzforpeace.org (Jazz For Peace website)

·               www.interjazz.com/dellaratta (Rick’s website, including sound samples)

·               www.lofish.com/rick/video.html (Rick’s music video "Living Inside a Daydream")

·               www.classicmusic.com/jazz (live footage of Rick performing in Japan)

·               www.jazzreview.com/photos61.html (Rick’s interview with Jazz Review) 

Bookings: Neal Bellon, Liaison for Educational Programs

musicintheschools@jazzforpeace.org