Tag Archives: Chameleon Jazz

Chameleon Earns 2nd Place in 2018 Essentially Ellington Competition

Posted on April 25, 2019 by tjames

Newark Academy’s Jazz Band “Chameleon” directed by Julius Tolentino won 2nd Place at the 23rd Annual 2018 Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival, which took place at Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center. … Continue reading →

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Bala, McGraw, Moretti and Tolentino Jazz Quartet

Posted on February 22, 2018 by tjames

Enjoy this fabulous rendition of “Seven Steps to Heaven” by Miles Davis and Victor Feldman performed by a jazz quartet of Vikram Bala ’20 on bass, Teddy McGraw ’20 on drums, Luca Moretti ’20 on piano, and  Newark Academy Jazz … Continue reading →

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WAM Montage

Posted on November 15, 2017 by tjames

Newark Academy’s Writing, Art & Music blog, affectionately known as WAM, is a place for students, alumni, teachers, staff and visiting artists to share creative work  with the goal of supporting and encouraging artistic pursuits, large and small. We feature … Continue reading →

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Chameleon Wins Honors at 2017 Essentially Ellington Jazz Competition

Posted on May 23, 2017 by tjames

Newark Academy’s Jazz Band “Chameleon” directed by Julius Tolentino won 4th Place/Honorable Mention at the 22nd Annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival, which took place at Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center. … Continue reading →

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