Jamey Aebersold: Sharing Jazz with the World
A 1957 NAHS graduate, Jamey Aebersold created the Jazz Play-A-Long series to help musicians learn improvisation. What started as a simple idea has reached players in nearly every country. His influence in jazz education is unmatched, but what matters most to him is helping others. From free concerts to decades of workshops, Jamey has spent … Continue reading “Jamey Aebersold: Sharing Jazz with the World”
Kelly Watkins: A Global Career Built on Curiosity and Leadership
Article originally appeared in the May 2023 Legacy Ledger (Issue 33). -Rex Bickers (FCHS ‘70) Kelly Watkins (FCHS ’84) Kelly Watkins has wanted to travel the world since she took her first (of many) trips to Europe, at age four. That’s when she had her first ideas of becoming a “globalist”. Those dreams coincided with … Continue reading “Kelly Watkins: A Global Career Built on Curiosity and Leadership”