Pasadena Jazz Institute – A Rare Melodic Celebration
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Nestled amidst a myriad of bountiful scenic locations, Pasadena boasts a wealth of spectacular destinations, academic institutions and a vivacious nightlife that transforms this fascinating city into a complete haven. Surrounded by an architecturally and culturally rich backdrop, Pasadena is an eclectic city that lives up to its famed reputation of vibrant and pulsating entertainment, especially in the field of Jazz music.
Known as the art of expression to music and life itself, jazz is a genre of music that talks about man’s re-evaluation of traditional values in contemporary life. The history of jazz music is legendary as most consider Jazz to be the most elemental rhythm of man’s life. It was during the 1950s that jazz music reached the zenith of ultimate appreciation and like an addictive craze, it spread around the West. It was a time where celebrated and iconic African American entertainers and personalities in the US were seen and heard pretty much anywhere.
Arguably one of the most renowned institutions within the city limits, the Pasadena Jazz Institute has kept the kindling fire of jazz music alive and has spread the love for this soul reaching melodic tunes to the younger generations for many years.
Established less than 10 years ago, the institute proves that jazz music is indeed a compelling force of nature, organizing many music festivals featuring a spectacle of diverse musicians with a distinctive flair of drawing the audience into another world.
Thought to be an enriching, fun and inspiring teaching organization, the Jazz Institute diligently pursues a three-fold goal involving education, preservation and participation.
Connecting deeply to the innovative nature of the music, the institute has its own distinctive course that has brought fame to the organization as one the most premier and active arts organizations. Being involved in the realm of the classical phenomenon, PJI has a seasoned ensemble and world class professionals that have organized countless concerts over the years. Owning their own jazz place at Paseo Colorado, PJI has had nightly gigs bringing in famous artists of jazz music to perform to the public.
Those who have had the privilege of experiencing the consistent virtuosity of the performers will witness many diverse arms of the jazz institute including the Orchestra, the Quartet and the Junior Superstars. As the institute strives to maximize the students’ potential; originality, inspiration and passion is something that is greatly encouraged. This is quite evident as in all their performances the three arms of the institute have a distinct and unique style of their own.
The Orchestra is reputed as one of the best ensembles in Pasadena, the Quartet provides a more intimate experience taking on a innovative stand of jazz music, offering compositions that are novel to the ears of the audience where as the Junior Superstars hail from the institute’s Jazz camps that enable outstanding youngsters to explore their talents and engage in the music business to learn more, experience more and participate in professional shows.
The Pasadena Jazz institute is truly a one of a kind place that gives a pathway to those aspiring youngsters and music lovers. It leads them to the threshold of their first music experience of true jazz music, making an immense impact on their lives.
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