Next Jazz Legacy Nominee

I am proud to share that I am a Next Jazz Legacy nominee! I am honored to be a part of this inspiring new program, which is working to build a more inclusive future by providing support and learning opportunities for musicians who have lacked access to resources. https://newmusicusa.org/newsroom/next-jazz-legacy-awardees/

As one of 16 nominees, I was put forward to the final stage of the selection process by the Next Jazz Legacy panelists. Nominees will be receiving a one-on-one mentoring session with a creative professional of their choice, a cohort gathering, and promotion on the Next Jazz Legacy channels.

I am so thrilled about this program and honored to be considered. Over the course of the pandemic, I have had the privilege of connecting with womxn artists around the tremendous need for community and support. This program is stepping out and providing something truly exciting.

Alongside Terri Lyne Carrington, the selection committee for the inaugural class of seven Next Jazz Legacy artists included Cassandra Wilson, Nicole Mitchell, Ambrose Akinmusire, Sean Jones, Miguel Zenón and more. Over the next three years, Next Jazz Legacy will be guided by an advisory board which includes artists Sean Jones and Kris Davis, and representatives from institutions such as NPR, WBGO, Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, New York Winter Jazz Festival and beyond.

Thank you to New Music USA, Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice and the The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for creating this program.