International Jazz Day is celebrated on April 30th and The Jazz Exchange organization visits the studios of KTEP to talk about their celebration of it. Join us as singer and composer, Candace Reyes, along with saxophonist and composer, Abel Mireles, talk about the need to build a community through Jazz music, the different events that are in the plans, what secret shows are, and the reason behind the organization.
The Jazz Exchange is a minority-led organization that curates creative programming, offering audiences to discover new venues, meet new people, experience new artists, and mentor future generations of young artists. The Jazz Exchange has gained a reputation in the U.S. and Internationally as an organization that has been preeminent in supporting underserved artists and local businesses in their communities and fostering the importance of mentorship through music education.
Additional Information/Links:
- The Jazz Exchange website: https://www.thejazzexchange.org/
- Candice Reyes’ profile: https://www.candicereyes.com/about
- Abel Mireles’s profile: https://www.abelmireles.com/bio
This show originally aired on April 28, 2023