EBONY Presents Jazz 101 Workshops

If you caught any of the incredible energy at Piedmont Park over Memorial Day weekend, you know the 49th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival was one for the history books. But while the main stage kept the crowds moving, an entirely new cultural movement was anchoring down at the top of the hill.
Jermaine Sain speaks with jazz singer Tony Hightower about the Jazz 101 Workshops Stage sponsored by EBONY!!
This brand-new festival addition was designed to strip away the gatekeeping around traditional jazz, offering free, interactive educational experiences that bridged the gap between music, history, and community wellness.

Why the Jazz 101 Workshops Changed the Game
​The curated programming went far deeper than standard masterclasses. The stage served as an essential hub for storytelling, industry strategy, and cultural preservation, featuring standout sessions such as:

• Soul Care: Music & Pets Fuel the Soul: A groundbreaking emotional wellness panel presented in partnership with EBONY, the Atlanta Humane Society, Purina, and Petfinder.
• Women In Jazz: An intimate songwriter's breakdown featuring Grammy Award-winner Nicole Zuraitis.
• The Business of Jazz: A practical masterclass led by Celeste DeBro focusing on brand sustainability and revenue streams for modern independent artists.

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