Jon Ozment

Jon Ozment, an accomplished pianist, has been working out of the Washington, DC area for more than twenty years as a performer, producer and arranger. He has produced and arranged for recordings by artists Maryann Redmond, and Al Williams. Jon has performed extensively in the jazz and contemporary jazz fields, appearing on recordings with Buck Hill, David Yarborough, Origem, and Vinny Valentino. He has performed in concerts with Jon Faddis, Bobby Hutcherson, Al Jarreau, Ethel Ennis, and Larry Ridley and has toured nationally with Miki Howard, Kim Waters, and the Blackbyrds. Throughout ‘97-‘99, Jon toured the States and Europe with Maceo Parker. Jon is also an instructor at the University of Maryland.

News

Braxton Cook has been selected as Grammy Jazz Ensemble Saxophonist!

The Jazz Academy’s own, Braxton Cook (Silver Spring, Maryland) has been selected to perform with the Grammy Jazz Ensemble.  The world renowned Grammy Foundation was established to cultivate the understanding, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music to American culture.  With hundreds of applicants – it was no small fete for Braxton to have been selected.   Mr. Cook has attended the JAM Camp for a few years […]

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 which is presented by Jazz Times!  The guide normally acknowledges colleges and universities but the Jazz Academy of Music is honored that such a prestigious publication took the time to recognize the 7th through 12th grade students featured on the CD.
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2008 JAM Camp DVD! Available Now!

“CLICK” icon to purchase the 2008 Jazz Academy of Music (JAM) Camp DVD featuring a masterclass with Paul Bollenback!

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The Jazz Academy of Music is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County government and the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County.