The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music has named Jordyn Davis and Charenée Wade as the inaugural winners of the Jazz Leaders Fellowship in support of emerging jazz musicians.
The fellowship, which aims to aid the recipients on their paths toward music leadership, comes with a $12,500 reward along with opportunities for teaching, performance and mentorship.
The purpose of the Jazz Leaders Fellowship is to support emerging jazz musicians in creating original music; to support the careers of Black women and non-binary jazz musicians; to broaden the presence of BKCM in the jazz community; and to expose students to diverse teachers.
The winners were chosen from a highly competitive pool of 50 applicants. Read more…
2021/06/30