BECOMES AN ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER FOR THE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF JAZZ of SAN DIEGO

Nathan Harrell East, born on December 8, 1955 in Philadelphia, PA was raised in San Diego along with his 6 siblings. In seventh thru ninth grades, Nathan played cello in his local Horace Mann junior high school's orchestra and at age fourteen he developed an interest in the bass guitar, playing in church, Christ The King, for folk masses. Influencers included Charles Mingus, Ray Brown and Ron Carter on upright bass; and James Jamerson, Paul McCartney and Chuck Rainey on electric bass. He continued his music studies at UC San Diego. SEE HIS BIO Nathan Harrell East has become an American jazz, R&B, and rock bass player and vocal legend. With more than 2,000 recordings, East is considered

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Parkway Plaza Performance Shines

Ambassadors, Dominic and Nathan concentrate while Max let's their solos shine during a recent performance at Parkway Plaza.  Visitors were treated to jazz music while they had some lunch or started their holiday shopping!  The International Academy of Jazz was happy to perform for the Starwood Retail Property and looks forward to performing again during this holiday season.

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IAJ Ambassadors perform – Ronald McDonald House

Once again, IAJ is honored our Ambassadors perform throughout the season at the Ronald McDonald House. The Ronald McDonald House provides a “home away from home” for families caring for children with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Our performance furthers our mission to Keep Hopes, Dreams and Jazz alive by seeking to connect children, their families, and students with music as part of their healing journey. We are deeply grateful for this opportunity to be part of this amazing community.

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IAJ Welcomes Curtis Taylor

IAJ is very pleased to welcome Grammy Award winning trumpeter Curtis Taylor to our roster of instructors. Curtis Taylor's lyrical and melodic improvisational style displays a level of maturity far beyond his counterparts. His unique blend of soulfulness, harmonic sensibilities and rhythm melt together for an unforgettable sound that directly connects with the soul of the listener. According to Taylor, “ When played honestly, music is the ultimate conveyer of truth and beauty.” Taylor has performed and recorded with Patrice Rushen, Billy Childs, Gary Novak, Bob Sheppard, Ed Motta, Marvin "Smitty' Smith, Rodney Whitaker, Antonio Hart and great gospel luminaries Karen

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SHADOW MAN: The story of Sammy Nestico – a Man & his Music

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SALSA UNDER THE STARS APRIL 13, FRIDAY at 5:30pm

Grossmont College Music Department presents Manny Cepeda Orchestra with a special guest performance by Derek Cannon! Save this night on your calendar and help support Grossmont College Music Department!  Enjoy San Diego's best musicians, salsa lessons, and great tasting food by Taco Company and Student Clubs knowing your ticket helps music students!  You won't want to miss this! It will be an amazing night!

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Jammin’ Potluck

IAJ performing jazz 2018

Thank you to all the families who joined us for our "Jammin Potluck", on Saturday February, 24 2018! While the students were jammin' families enjoyed wonderful food and company! New families were welcomed into the group with incredible love and support. We applaud our IAJ students for putting on a very entertaining show, and we hope everyone had a wonderful time!

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IAJ Ambassadors perform at Southwestern Yacht Club

IAJ Ambassadors perform at Southwestern Yacht Club. They were stellar the whole evening, but it was the last song of the night, Cold Duck Time, that had the crowd cheering. Ben “kicks” into action on the keys. Lucas, takes a walk through the park, everybody loved that!  Kaden's drum solo is amazing, best we have heard yet.  Sam peers think of him now as a sax playing sailor.  And, Chris  was rock solid not just in this song, but throughout the entire evening keeping it together with that low velvety hum.   He must have been beat the next day.  The musicians, and the

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