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Jamey Aebersold of New Albany named NEA Jazz Master

PostPosted: Thu Jun 27, 2013 10:15 am
by TP Lowe
This is a huge deal, and well-deserved recognition of a lifetime devoted to jazz education:

JAMEY AEBERSOLD*
Educator, Saxophonist, Pianist, Bassist, Banjo player
Born in and currently resides in New Albany, Indiana

* Jamey Aebersold is the recipient of the 2014 A.B. Spellman NEA Jazz Masters Award for Jazz Advocacy, which is bestowed upon an individual who has contributed significantly to the appreciation, knowledge, and advancement of the art form of jazz.

"Jamey Aebersold has made enormous contributions to the jazz world through his tireless efforts as a performer, educator, and publisher," said 2000 NEA Jazz Master David Baker who is also on the faculty of the Summer Jazz Workshops, directed by Aebersold. "As the creator of the innovative and groundbreaking Jamey Aebersold Jazz Play-A-Long recordings series, as the longtime director of the Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops, as an exceptional clinician and performer, and as the publisher of an extensive catalogue of jazz materials, Jamey has revolutionized the way people practice, teach, create, and perform their music. Jamey has carried his message that 'anyone can improvise' and that 'creativity is part of the nature of every person' throughout the world to great success, impacting generations of both aspiring and established jazz performers and teachers."

Re: Jamey Aebersold of New Albany named NEA Jazz Master

PostPosted: Thu Jun 27, 2013 10:15 pm
by Robin Garr
Huge deal indeed! Congrats to Jamey Aebersold, and thanks for sharing this news, TP.

Re: Jamey Aebersold of New Albany named NEA Jazz Master

PostPosted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 8:00 am
by Gayle DeM
Thank you for sharing, TP.