Jazz 4 Kids

An Interactive, Educational, Musical Experience for all Ages

Explore the jazz legends of the world with world renowned jazz musicians and vocalist/educator Lauren Hooker.

The ensemble leads the audience through the origins of jazz, beginning the journey with a participatory African “Call and Response” song and translating it into singing a “Twelve Bar Blues”, a “Swing” tune, and a “Bee-Bop” and “Modern Jazz” composition.

Children are exposed to jazz legends  Cab Calloway, Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and Miles Davis while participating in  “Jazz Etiquette” and “Trading Fours”.

The audience becomes the instruments in a “Jazz Trio” and experiences the freedom of improvisational scat singing. 

It’s fun!  It’s educational!  It’s exciting! 

A wonderful program that explores one of America’s truest art forms.