WINTER JAZZFEST HUB:
TALKS, STUDIO, PERFORMANCES
SOUND LOUNGE
at Moxy NYC East Village, 112 E. 11th St
January 9 - 13, 2020
Bowers & Wilkins presents the Sound Lounge at Winter Jazzfest.
Join us for intimate performances, artist interviews and conversations, hosted by WBGO Radio, and Gilles Peterson of Worldwide FM.
Today’s Schedule
Presented in collaboration with Relix
10:15am - Petros Klampanis
11:20am - Gregore Maret & Romain Collin’s “Americana”
12:30pm - Jim Snidero’s Project-K
1:30pm - Tommaso Cappellato (solo)
*All Jazz Talks sessions are FREE and open to the general public with an RSVP at DoNYC
Saturday, January 11, 2020 / 2:30pm
Navigating Healthy Relationships in the Arts
Maintaining healthy relationships with loved ones is not easy and the music industry makes it particularly challenging with long hours, touring, a social culture that may encourage drug use, and complicated relationships intertwining business and romance. As a result, many in the music industry struggle to maintain healthy relationships with friends, family, and significant others, while often sacrificing self care and mental health. This panel brings together artists and entrepreneurs to share insights based on their own healthy and unhealthy relationships.
Panelists include Mark Guiliana (WJF Artist in Residence), Gretchen Parlato (Grammy-nominated vocalist), Tasha Blank (DJ, Writer, Yogi and Founder of The Get-Down), Francine Steadman (Founder of Bhuddabooth) and Gethin Aldous (filmmaker).
Moxy NYC East Village - 112 E 11th St, NYC
Saturday, January 11, 2020 / 4:00pm
Organizations Caring for Musicians: Resources, Institutions, and Foundations supporting musicians, substance abuse, depression and more
The music industry is a space where addiction, mental health issues, and substance abuse are common. Many of the most celebrated and innovative artists today face illness, sickness and mental health issues yet lack health insurance, full-time salary equivalence, and support resources. This panel brings together organizations that lead initiatives to help artists in need, and provide viable options towards recovery and wellness.
Panelists: Jennifer Leff (Senior Director at MusiCares), Alisa Hafkin (Director of Social Services at Jazz Foundation of America), Michael Rexford (Founder, LightHopeLife), Hilary Gleason (Backline, Founder) and Gene Bowen (Road Recovery).
Moxy NYC East Village - 112 E 11th St, NYC
Sunday, January 12, 2020 / 2:30pm
Is Jazz Good For Your Health?
Moderated by DJ and music journalist John Murph, this discussion explores ways in which jazz musicians embrace wellness, mental, spiritual, and physical health. In addition to addressing strategies for a healthy lifestyle including exercise, diet, and proper sleep all while on the grind (or even more challengingly, on the road), the panelists will discuss ways of combating anxiety and depression, and maintaining wellness.
Moderator: John Murph; Panelists: Theo Bleckmann (vocalist, composer), Tobias Meinhart (saxophonist, composer), Allison Miller (drummer, composer, Professor, Boyer College of Music, Temple University), and Jacques Schwarz-Bart (saxophonist; Professor, Berklee College of Music).
The Moxy Hotel East Village - 112 E 11th St, NYC
Sunday, January 12, 2020 / 4:00pm
Artists Sharing Stories of Substance Abuse, Addiction, Depression & Mental Health
The world has lost some of the greatest musicians of our time to issues arising from substance abuse, depression, mental health, addiction, and related complications. In an effort to both acknowledge those lost and to provide support for those currently facing these issues, these panelists share stories of their battles, struggles (some for the first time), and recovery around these most important and relevant issues.
Jennifer Leff (Director at Grammy MusiCares) moderates a conversation with Meghan Stabile (Founder, Revive Music) and Ralph Peterson (drummer, composer, educator).
Bowers & Wilkins Sounds Lounge at Winter Jazzfest
The Moxy Hotel East Village - 112 E 11th St, NYC
Sunday, January 12, 2020 / 6:00pm
Healing Power of Music
Presented by Bowers & Wilkins
The healing properties of music have long been touted. As wave forms and frequencies permeate even more areas of the brain than language, research has now shown that music is a potent treatment for health issues. Music impacts one’s physical and emotional well-being, affecting heart rate, blood pressure, pain, mood, creativity and so much more. Music also brings people together in a physical space, creating community that supports mental well-being. We gather musicians and those involved with music as a healing tool to discuss the healing power of music.
Panelists: Laraaji (musician, healer), Helen Sung (musician, composer, neuroscience), Theo Croker (trumpet player, composer), J. Hoard (musician, vocalist), more TBA.
Moxy NYC East Village - 112 E 11th St, NYC
Monday, January 13, 2020 / 4:00pm
Turbulent Times for International Musicians
Bowers & Wilkins Sound Lounge at Winter Jazzfest
In these turbulent times, fluctuations in the law and the overwhelming growth of music streaming has impacted jazz musicians; from the international artists with whom you collaborate to the revenue received from recorded music. At this panel, we will discuss developments in U.S. visa laws, copyright laws and the digital music streaming ecosystem worldwide.
Panelists Ali Sachedina (VP, General Counsel & Business Affairs at JioSaavn), David Amar (CoveyLaw), Ben Allison (jazz musician and rights advocate).
Moxy NYC East Village - 112 E 11th St, NY
Monday, January 13, 2020 / 6:00pm
Expressions of Song
Presented by Bowers & Wilkins
Join us for a discussion with your favorite artists as they describe the process they go through when creating music as well as the meaning behind the notes, and the emotions their songs elicit. The conversation consists of each artist presenting one of their most emotional tracks for discussion.
Panelists: Adeline (vocalist, composer), Madison McFerrin (vocalist, composer), Jose James (vocalist, composer), Rob Moose (producer, arranger, violinist, yMusic co-founder), Taali (singer/songwriter, producer, Rainbow Blonde Records label owner), Ambrose Akinmusire (trumpeter, composer).