Newark Student Musicians Groove With Jazz Legend

Newark, NJ – Newark youth performers got a chance to meet with a legend of the genre – five-time Grammy winner Christian McBride – during a student jazz showcase last week.

According to a school news release, McBride met with students from Abington Avenue School, John F. Kennedy School, LINK Community Charter School, Oliver Street School, Rafael Hernandez School and Science Park School during the Jazz House Music Club and Vocal Summit Student Showcase on April 22 at Science Park High School.

Jazz House Kids currently operates in 11 New Jersey schools and reaches over 500 students, offering pre-professional, year-round musical training, mentorship and education programs taught by internationally renowned jazz performers.

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