The Jazz Academy of Music Inc, a non-profit 501c3 organization, established in 2002, is a manifestation of a longtime dream of Paul Carr, its Music Director, to extend the music education opportunities afforded him, as an inner city youth, to others.

The Jazz Academy programs draw from and build upon the disciplines of music education Paul experienced in his youth.

The mission of the Academy is to advance and preserve Jazz music through education.

The Jazz Academy makes available, instructional opportunities to children and adults who have an interest in developing their, talent and knowledge about music. While the emphasis is on the Jazz genre, the Academy offers instruction for beginners who are just being introduced to the art form.

Please feel free to explore this web-site and contact us if you would like to know more about the Academy and the benefits of exploring the musical art form of Jazz.

News

The JAO Live with Randy Brecker DVD/CD “PURCHASE HERE!”

Randy BreckerThis live recording of the Jazz Academy Orchestra’s (JAO) May 10th concert,with Randy Brecker is available for purchase now!   Read more…

JAO Wins @ Silver Spring!

Dir Paul Carr accepting SSJF Award for JAOrchestra

The Jazz Academy Orchestra wins the coveted 2008 Silver Spring Jazz Festival High School  Band Competition!  Read more…

Braxton Cook has been selected as Grammy Jazz Ensemble Saxophonist!

Braxton's solo at 2008 Silver Spring Jazz FestivalThe Jazz Academy’s own, Braxton Cook (Silver Spring, Maryland) has been selected to perform with the Grammy Jazz Ensemble. 

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CD Review in the 2008/2009 Jazz Education Guide (Jazz Times)

The Jazz Academy Orchestra [JAO] Class of 2008’s CD is featured in the Jazz Education Guide Read more…