Jazzheads Artists Featured at Carnegie Hall!
As part of the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday, Jazzheads’ artists Rob Derke, Carlo De Rosa and Benny Koonyevsky from the NYJAZZ Initiative were guest soloists on the world premiere of Karl Jenkin’s latest work, The Peacemakers, including a 250 voice chorale performed at Carnegie Hall. The Peacemakers, using text by Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Mandela, the Dalai Lama, and Albert Schweizter as well as Shelley, the Bible, Quran, Hinduism etc, is a work of extolling peace. ‘He had a dream that all mankind could live together in peace and harmony’ - Elegy for Martin Luther King Jr.
Described as an ensemble that ‘plays with perfection’ and includes ‘some of the most expressive musicians on the New York scene,’ the NYJAZZ Initiative is a non-profit organization at the forefront of redefining the future of Jazz. From their latest release, Mad About Thad celebrating the music of Thad Jones, to their educational programs that reach thousands of students, NYJAZZ is committed to the future of Jazz as a vital part of the American cultural landscape.
The audience honored the performance with a well deserved standing ovation!
