Kenny Rittenhouse

Kenny Rittenhouse has led his own jazz quartet for the past 14 years performing in and around the Washington, DC area. He has performed with such jazz artists as drummer Ralph Peterson, Saxophonist Don Braden, Buck Hill and Steve Wilson. He also performs regularly with the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra. He holds a B.A. in trumpet performance from West Virginia Wesleyan College and a Masters degree in Jazz Performance from the University of Maryland. Kenny is currently a member of the Army.

News

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!

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JAZZ UNDER THE STARS CONCERT SERIES

Presented by the Jazz Academy of Music

 

Critically Acclaimed Jazz Saxophonist Paul Carr
The Paul Carr Quintet
September 14, 2008
The music of Ray Charles
The Eric Byrd Trio
and the
Brother Ray Band
September 28, 2008

Music from the Great American Songbook and More
The FAB Trio featuring Felcia Carter
October 5, 2008
Tribute to RONNIE WELLS
The Jazz Academy Orchestra
featuring Janine Carter
October 26, 2008