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“It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing”: Chameleon at Essentially Ellington 2019
In 2019 the Newark Academy Jazz Program, directed by Julius Tolentino, performed for its 5th time at the prestigious Essentially Ellington Festival. This excerpt, “It Don’t Mean a Thing (if it ain’t got that Swing),” features vocalist Sammi Powell ’19. … Continue reading
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Tagged Ali Jackson, Alvin Atkinson, Andre Hayward, Bob Cranshaw, Chameleon Jazz Band, David Gibson, Eddie Bert, JToleMusic, Julius Tolentino, Kenny Rampton, Marcus Printup, Newark Acadmy Arts, Sammi Powell, Steve Davis, Steve Turre, Victor Goines, Vincent Gardner
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Chameleon Earns Honors at 2019 Essentially Ellington Competition
Led by Newark Academy Jazz Director and saxophonist Julius Tolentino, Chameleon earned “Outstanding Rhythm Section” at the 24th Annual Essentially Ellington Competition on May 11, 2019. In addition, several NA musicians earned individual recognition: Outstanding Bass: Vikram Bala ’20, Honorable … Continue reading
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Tagged Allen Lin, Chameleon Jazz Band, Essentially Ellington, High School Jazz, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Julius Tolentino, Luca Moretti, Michael Wang, NA Arts, Outstanding Rhythm Section, Sammi Powell, Vikram Bala
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Chameleon Earns 2nd Place in 2018 Essentially Ellington Competition
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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Tagged Allen Zhu, Chameleon Jazz, Chameleon Jazz Band, Cosimo Fabrizio, Essentially Ellington, Jazz at Lincoln Center, JToleMusic, Julius Tolentino, Sami Powell, Teddy McGraw, Vikram Bala
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Cosimo Fabrizio Named Davidson Fellow
Cosimo Fabrizio ’18 was named a 2018 Davidson Fellow for his Jazz Guitar project titled, “21st Century Jazz Music – The Search for Authenticity.” He was awarded a $25,ooo scholarship. Cosimo writes: “Throughout my experiences growing up, my understanding of … Continue reading
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Tagged Chameleon Jazz Band, Daniel Ariely, Davidson Fellow, Essentially Ellington, Jazz Guitar, Julius Tolentino, LBJ, Lee Kuan Yew, Pep Guardiola, Ruth Bader Ginsberg
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Bala, McGraw, Moretti and Tolentino Jazz Quartet
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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Tagged Chameleon Jazz, Jazz, Jazz Quartet, Julius Tolentino, Luca Moretti, Miles Davis, Newark Academy Arts, Seven Steps to Heaven, Teddy McGraw, Victor Feldman, Vikram Bala
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Dance Concert Fall 2017
2017 Fall Dance Concert Four years ago, Mr. Tolentino and I embarked on our first attempt to have an entire dance concert played by Chameleon, Newark Academy’s award winning jazz band. We found it so rewarding professionally to challenge each … Continue reading
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Tagged @jordanmatter, Chameleon Jazz Band, Claire Dempsey, Dance, Dancers Among Us, Jake McEvoy, James Worrell, Jazz, Joey Yow, Jordan Matter, Julius Tolentino, Newark Academy Arts, Newark Academy Dance, Newark Academy Jazz, Sammi Powell, Yvette Luxenberg
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Chameleon Wins Honors at 2017 Essentially Ellington Jazz Competition
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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Tagged Chameleon Jazz, Duke Ellington, Ellington17, Essentially Ellington, EssentiallyEllington, Jazz, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Julius Tolentino, New York, UnitedWeSwing, Wynton Marsalis
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