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April 12th @ 2:00 PM to 5 Pm

East Meets West Jazz Jam Session

Kind of Blue & Giant Steps:

East End Jazz Celebrates Miles Davis & John Coltrane Centenaries​

Southampton Cultural Center

25 Pond Lane, Southampton, NY 11968

Admission: FREE

Registration: RSVP here​​​​​

Step into the "Blue Note" of Southampton on Sunday.East End Jazz and the Southampton Cultural Center are thrilled to return with the "East Meets West Jazz Jam Session," commemorating the 100th birthday centenaries of titans Miles Davis and John Coltrane.

The afternoon ignites with a featured set by local legends Dick Behrke (trumpet/arranger) and John Ludlow (alto sax), backed by a driving rhythm section. Following this tribute to the architects of modern jazz, the floor opens for a community jam session hosted by bassist and EEJ Director Iris Ornig.

To help everyone feel confident and ready to play, We've put together a curated songlist with charts that you can look over in advance: Email us!​

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May 3RD @ 2:00 PM to 4:30 Pm

East Meets West Jazz Jam Session

Silent Movie Jazz Jam

visuals curated by Cliff Baldwin​

Southampton Cultural Center

25 Pond Lane, Southampton, NY 11968

RSVP HERE

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East End Jazz presents its season finale of the East Meets Jazz Jam Session with Silent Film Jazz Jam at Southampton Cultural Center. Multimedia artist Cliff Baldwin provides silent film clips while musicians, vocalists, and the audience create the story through live improv.
In a departure from tradition, performers are in charge of the narrative. Supported by a pro rhythm section, musicians receive cues—melodies, standards, or emotional movements—to score the films in real-time.
"We are challenging performers and the audience to become storytellers," says Director Iris Ornig.

To help everyone feel confident and ready to play, We've put together a curated songlist, cues and movements that you can look over in advance: Email us!

 

 

 

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​We are launching Tiny Toes & The Jazz Crew

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"Tiny Toes & The Jazz Crew" is a high-energy musical playground for ages 1 to 99, where classic nursery rhymes meet the sophisticated swing of the Great American Songbook. This interactive series bridges the gap between playtime and professional performing arts, inviting the whole family to experience the joy of jazz together. Visit Our site

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​Jazz is about community! 🎺 We joined Gianna Volpe on WLIWFM alongside Chris Mandato from HMEA (Hamptons Music Educators Association) to discuss the impact of East End Jazz. Catch the interview here to see how we’re fostering the next generation of East End talent:

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​East End Jazz, in collaboration with the Southampton Cultural Center, is thrilled to announce the launch of a new monthly jazz jam session. The "East Meets West Jazz Jam Session" is a free event designed to bring musicians and music lovers together from across the community.​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Our East Meets West Jazz jam Session  features  a special performance to kick off

the afternoon before leading into the open jam. All musicians and singers are welcome to sit in! Email us!​​​​

Next Jam is Sunday April 12th from 2 to 5PM celebrating 100th Birthday of Miles Davis and John Coltrane. FREE​

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A Community Event for Everyone

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The "East Meets West Jazz Jam Session" is a free event with no admission charge and is open to the entire community. Musicians of all skill levels, vocalists, music lovers, jazz enthusiasts, families and friends are encouraged to attend. It's a fantastic opportunity to meet the local jazz community, listen to great music and get inspired to create and improvise.

Come get to know your local jazz community, listen to great music and get inspired to create and improvise.We strongly encourage the youth to come sit in and jam with the pros!

To sign up to play or to learn more, please email eastendjazzny@gmail.com

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East End Jazz partnered with the Bridgehampton Child Care Center, offering "Music, Movement & Jazz" workshops to summer campers and bringing them a fun-filled experience of creativity and improvisation.
 

Empowering the Next Generation: Music, Movement & Jazz 

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We are thrilled to announce that East End Jazz is partnering once again with the Southampton Youth Bureau to bring our signature workshop series to Flanders!

Starting April 15th, 2026, this 10-week intensive program is more than just a class- it’s a launchpad for young talent. Our mission is to empower the next generation of musicians by providing a space where creativity, improvisation, fun  and leadership take center stage.