Kick off Jazz Appreciation Month this Saturday 4/15 @ AAPAC

April 8, 2023

Join the African American Performing Arts Center for a spring celebration of jazz music during Jazz Appreciation Month, this Saturday, April 15, at the AAPAC theater. Featuring performances from Harrison Middle School (South Valley Band Project) and Bosque School. Tickets available here: https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/purchase.php?date_id=48207  

Registration for Jazz Camp and Creative Arts Camp is now open!

March 13, 2023

Jazz Camp 2023 The New Mexico Jazz Workshop’s popular camp will be led this year by instructors Cesar Bauvallet and Asher Barreras. This fun program will build campers’ jazz playing and improvisational skills in a supportive, engaging environment. June 5-30, 2023 Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–12:00 pm In person: Public Academy for Performing Arts 11800 Princess Jeanne…

Happy International Women’s Day!

March 8, 2023

Duke Ellington: On freedom, jazz, and ideas.

February 21, 2023

Black History Month: Quincy Jones

February 14, 2023

Creative Arts Camp Returns!

February 10, 2023

Creative Arts Camp Returns! After a 3-year hiatus, the NMJW’s Creative Arts Camp is returning this June! CAC is an engaging arts-based day camp that includes pre-assigned morning classes (by age) that are developed to give each camper a balance of music, art, drama and movement. Afternoon classes are mixed ages and include electives where…

February is Black History Month!

February 7, 2023

NEW MEXICO JAZZ WORKSHOP

The New Mexico Jazz Workshop is a professional organization committed to providing unlimited access to a higher quality of life through music education and performance.  The New Mexico Jazz Workshop uses educational programs and performance to connect the community with the essence of jazz—creating a more empowered and vibrant community.

EXPANDING THE JOY OF MUSIC THROUGH EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE

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Catch a Show

WE PRESENT Albuquerque's BEST SALSA, JAZZ, AND BLUES CONCERTS

Join us for the 32nd season of Music Under the Stars, presented in partnership with the Albuquerque Museum, New Mexico Arts, and the City of Albuquerque

education programs

education is a high priority at the new mexico jazz workshop

We offer high quality adult and youth education programs that offer a supportive and empowering setting for learning. We also provide music education to under-served, at-risk, low income, and incarcerated youth through our Empowerment Through Music (ETM) outreach program.

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