SUMMER JAZZ JAM PARTICIPANTS MAKE GREAT MUSIC

Lakewood student Stephanie Charlton performs a solo on the baritone sax.



The group performs for family and friends on the last day of camp.
(Photos courtesy Jeffrey Zucker)

The Second Annual Summer Jazz Jam was hosted through the Lakewood Recreation Department at Harding Middle School the week of June 18. Nineteen students from Lakewood and Rocky River, ranging from  5^th to 9^th grade came together to form a Jazz Band that learned the ins and outs of Big Band Jazz.

Matt Bott, the leader of the Mojo Generations Swing Band, along with his team of Chris Alexander and Chris Burge led the students through classic Jazz charts as well as the basics of improvisation.

Camp Coordinator Brian Griebel, retired Harding Band Director, was very pleased with the effort and accomplishment of all the students. Griebel indicated that there is sure to be a Third Annual Jazz Jam and is looking forward to expanding the program and making it a summer tradition.  Watch for fliers in the fall as well as the Summer Lakewood Recreation bulletin for next year’s summer program. 

Congratulations to all the Jazz Jam participants! 

You can catch Matt Bott and the Mojo Swing Band at Brothers Lounge on Monday nights from 8:00-10:00. Enjoy fresh, live jazz…right here in Cleveland!