WBGO Kids Jazz Series Announced

On April 4, 2009, WBGO (88.3 FM and wbgo.org) will kick off this year’s Kids Jazz Concert Series - a FREE, weekly, Saturday afternoon concert series bringing jazz culture and performance to New York and New Jersey. These interactive, hour-long programs give young people opportunities to learn about the distinct qualities of jazz, and why it is a reflection of our community, nation, and world. Top jazz and blues artists produce special programs tailor-made for young people. Participate in Q&A sessions with the artists, a prize drawing and receive small gifts.

Just one of the many youth initiatives that WBGO produces, the Kids Jazz Series is 16 years old and has seen a significant growth in attendance each year. The Kids Jazz Series takes place twice a year in the spring and fall. Adults must be accompanied by a child.

Spring Program 2009

April 4
Robbi K & Friends
Celebrate Difference!
Newark Museum

April 18
Steve Turre
The Blues & Jazz
NJPAC – Victoria Theater

April 25
Steven Kroon Sextet
World Rhythms in Jazz
Montclair Museum

May 2
Winard Harper
Music as Conversation
Flushing Town Hall/Queens

All concerts are held in handicapped accessible venues on Saturdays and begin at 12:30 P.M.

WBGO thanks Prudential, NJPAC’s Wachovia Jazz for Teens, PSE&G and New Jersey State Council on the Arts.