When The Jazz Composers Alliance was founded in 1985, its agenda included the establishment of an active public forum for the presentation of new jazz works, the creation of the JCA Orchestra, and a concert series that included a visiting composers program.
Read more
Darrell Katz: Director of the Jazz Composers Alliance, helped to found the organization after being impressed by the success of other composers collective groups. Originally from Topeka, Kansas, Katz has lived in the Boston area since 1975.
Read more
Bob began playing trombone at age 11. He started writing music at age 16. He hasn’t stopped since. Over the years, his main efforts have gone into original music projects – both his own and others. Though jazz is “home base,” his interests are extremely wide ranging.
Read more
David Harris has distinguished himself as a trombonist, pianist, and composer/arranger in a multitude of musical styles.
Read more
Mimi Rabson – violinist, violist, composer, educator Dubbed “…dazzling, violin phenom” by the Boston Globe, Mimi Rabson has distinguished herself
Read more