Jazz Mentors will connect up-and-coming musicians with New York City's premier Jazz artists to discuss the business of Jazz.

Jazz Artists:

Rufus Reid (Bass, Composition) is widely considered one of the premiere bassists, band leaders and composers on the international jazz scene. Mr. Reid, a multiple GRAMMY award nominee, has worked with many of the world’s most prestigious jazz musicians, including Dexter Gordon, Stan Getz, Thad Jones & Mel Lewis, Nancy Wilson, Eddie Harris, Art Farmer among many others, and is the leader of multiple groups, including the “Hues of a Different Blue” sextet, the “Out Front” trio and the Quiet Pride ~ The Elizabeth Catlett Project” and the ”Kennedy Center” quintet. In addition to his formidable performance career, Mr. Reid has established himself as a preeminent educator, emphasizing the encouragement of young and emerging jazz artists around the country.

Su Terry (Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute) has been hailed as a “forward voice in modern music” during a career that has included work with many esteemed jazz masters, including Clark Terry, Al Jarreau, Melba Liston, Carmen McRae, Charli Persip, Jon Faddis and Peggy Stern. Ms. Terry has appeared as a soloist with the National Symphony, the Brooklyn Philharmonic, the Florida Pops and New York Pops Orchestras, as well as performing at the Montreux, Grande Parade du Jazz, Pori, Northsea, Montreal and Ottawa jazz festivals. In addition to her vast performance and recording career, Ms. Terry is the author of Practice Like the Pros, two non-fiction books and an illustrated novel.

Matt Wilson (Drums), a GRAMMY nominee, is universally recognized for his musical and melodic drumming style as well as being a gifted composer, bandleader, producer, and teaching artist in New York City. In addition to performing as a member of bands led by Joe Lovano, John Scofield, Lee Konitz, Jane Ira Bloom, Denny Zeitlin, Ron Miles, and Dena DeRose among many others. Mr. Wilson also leads the Matt Wilson Quartet, Arts and Crafts, Christmas Tree-O and the Carl Sandburg Project.

Rachel Z. (Piano) is a GRAMMY winner and leading performer, band leader and educator in New York City. Ms. Z.’s career has included working with some of the great jazz musicians of our time, including Bob Moses, Miroslav Vitous, George Garzone, Najee and Wayne Shorter, as well as teaching at the New School in New York City.

They will discuss various components of establishing a viable career as a jazz musician including representation, touring, protecting your recordings in digital format, the impact of streaming services, and building a secure financial future.

The event is free and open to the public.

Refreshments will be provided.