WINARD HARPER - JAZZMOBILE SESSIONS - APRIL 23

263 West 86th Street,New York NY 10024

23 April, 2023

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WINARD HARPER BIOJazz drummer Winard Harper leads his own group known as Jeli Posse in performances around the United States while also playing and recording with many great jazz artists such as the well-known Delfeayo Marsalis and Jimmy Heath. Winard’s first big performance was in 1982 where he played alongside Dexter Gordon and he went on to spend four years as a drummer for the legendary singer Betty Carter. This experience prepared him to be a bandleader and in the late 1980s, Winard partnered with his brother, Philip, to launch the Harper Brothers. The group subsequently went on to become one of the hottest jazz groups in the world. Additionally, Winard served as a drummer for Dr. Billy Taylor whilst also headlining at prestigious venues such as the Kennedy Center and Yoshi’s Jazz Club. Harper’s Jeli Posse is highly in-demand to play at festivals, concerts and jazz clubs. Winard received the Hot House Jazz Award for Favorite Drummer in 2016.[CLICK HERE FOR FULL BIO] THE PRESENTATION OF WINARD HARPER IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH SUPPORT FROM NY CITY COUNCIL MEMBER GALE BREWERABOUT JAZZMOBILE FREE CONCERTS & MORE!Jazzmobile's mission is to present, preserve, promote and propagate America's classical music, Jazz.Founded in 1964 by National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master, pianist, Dr. Billy Taylor and philanthropist and arts administrator, Ms. Daphne Anstein, Jazzmobile is the first U.S. not-for-profit arts and cultural organization created just for Jazz. Since the beginning, we have been bringing high quality Jazz performances and education programs to area residents, tourists and other visitors, reaching over 4,000,000 people living or visiting New York City. Our national programs brought us to other cities in the US; and the 'Super Jazz Band' had us touring cities in Europe and Japan.Whether on the street, in a park or at a major concert hall here or abroad, Jazzmobile works in partnership with like-minded organizations to present high quality Jazz performances that enrich the culture and imbue new life into the surrounding area.Our workshops, master classes, lecture demonstrations, and arts enrichment programs train the next generation of Jazz vocalists and musicians; while also exposing youth to this vibrant art form. For jazz aficionados and other enthusiasts, our panel discussions increase the knowledge of our many adult followers. Our primary aim is to reach out to communities where Jazz was nurtured and new forms born.We are very proud of being an inspiration to other organizations such as The Manchester Craftsman's Guild and Jazz at Lincoln Center.www.jazzmobile.org