Michele Rosewoman receives Mellon Foundation/Jazz Foundation of America 2025 Jazz Legacies Fellowship
On Tuesday February 18, 2025, the Mellon Foundation announced a multifaceted $35 million initiative aimed at supporting the cultural preservation of jazz, championing the legacy of the artists who have played a pivotal role in its formation, and strengthening the broader jazz ecosystem.
This fellowship not only recognizes the contributions of jazz artists but also ensures that their stories, music, and legacies will be preserved for generations to come. With a lifetime achievement award, an unrestricted grant, and personalized support, this program is a testament to the power of jazz and its lasting impact.
The 2025 Jazz Legacies Fellows are pianist George Cables, pianist Valerie Capers, saxophonist George Coleman, cellist Akua Dixon, guitarist Manty Ellis, drummer Billy Hart, trumpeter Tom Harrell, pianist Bertha Hope, drummer Roger Humphries, vocalist Carmen Lundy, pianist Amina Claudine-Myers, multi-reedist Roscoe Mitchell, pianist Johnny O’Neal, drummer Shannon Powell, trombonist Julian Priester, trumpeter Dizzy Reece, drummer Herlin Riley, pianist Michele Rosewoman, pianist Dom Salvador and bassist Reggie Workman.
https://www.mellon.org/news/mellon-launches-35-million-jazz-initiative
https://jazztimes.com/blog/mellon-foundation-and-jazz-foundation-of-america-name-inaugural-class-of-20-jazz-legacy-fellows/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIhwW9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWyUdrFnk0Z5l9OSpuU7LUbtlok073ePiqkXs9KGoV_ziYOfqEUqe1Yz1w_aem_mHcubA6XfKxXBtaNX0pqnw
New Yor-Uba 40th Anniversary New England Tour w Greg Osby, Roman Diaz, Yunior Terry and ....
Personnel for New Yor-Uba’s regional New England tour included guest alto saxophonist Greg Osby, Yunior Terry on bass and the perennially featured master folklorist Roman Diaz, along with all the other great musicians who have graced the ensemble for many years. An immersive experience, activities included full group concerts, post-concert talkbacks, concerts of sacred Afro-Cuban music, including a church service, panels, lecture-conversations on Afro-Cuban and African spirituality, a composing/arranging workshop in the Boston U. School of Music and class visits in Religion and Art History.
Personnel:
Alejandro Berti (trpt) Greg Osby (alto/sop) Stacy Dillard (tnr) Chris Washburne (trbn, tuba)
Michele Rosewoman (pno, vcls), Yunior Terry (bs), Robby Ameen (dr)
Roman Diaz, Rafael Monteagudo, Abraham Rodriguez, Roger Consiglio (perc, vcls)
Holyoke Media panel discussion and performance moderated by Dr. Ivor Miller
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nN86MTTM3dg
Michele Rosewoman Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from M3
Mutual Mentorship for Musicians founders Jen Shyu and Sara Serpa honored Michele Rosewoman with a Lifetime Achievement Award at their 2nd Annual Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony in a program at the Jazz Museum of Harlem on June 13th 2023.
Michele Rosewoman’s New Yor-Uba Celebrated 40-Year Anniversary at Dizzy’s Lincoln Center September 19/20 2023.
New Yor-Uba debuted at the Public Theater in 1983. With the addition of bassist Yunior Terry who has an extensive history with the ensemble, and with new member vocalist/folklorist Roger Consiglio, the ensemble played to a packed house both nights. Throughout its 40-year history New Yor-Uba has continued to evolve through new repertoire and personnel. Master folklorist Roman Diaz has been a featured member and vital collaborator for the past 15 years.
New Yor-Uba plays forever in honor of the great Orlando ‘Puntilla’ Rios (ibae).
Personnel:
Alex Norris (trpt), Mike Thomas (alto/sop), Stacy Dillard (tnr), Chris Washburne (trbn, tuba)
Michele Rosewoman (pno, vcls), Yunior Terry (bs), Robby Ameen (dr)
Roman Diaz, Rafael Monteagudo and Abraham Rodriguez (perc, vcls),
Roger Consiglio (vcls)
Michele Rosewoman and 'Essence' International Jazz Day Broadcast- April 30 2023
Featuring Roman Diaz, Yunior Terry, Immanuel Wilkins, Stacy Dillard, Abraham Rodriguez, Rafael Monteagudo and special guest Steve Turre.
No drumset--but a whole lot of percussion!
International Jazz Day @ St Nicks Pub 2023
Tune in at 4pm for the main event.
https://www.youtube.com/@stnicks.jazzpub867
https://stnicksjazzpub.net
Los Olvidados/ The Forgotten Ones. Audio documentary- the Latin experience in Jazz
Created and hosted by Michael Abrosino
Los Olvidados (The Forgotten Ones) is a one hour audio documentary exploring some of the unique historical, cultural, and artistic contributions that encompass the Latin experience in Jazz. The program explores the viewpoints and music of a special group of award winning artists, scholars and activists. Jane Bunnett, Dr. Martha Gonzalez, Dr. Benjamin Lapidus, Yilian Cañizares, Arturo O'Farrill, Michele Rosewoman, Bobby Sanabria, John Santos, Dr. Chris Washburne and Miguel Zenón will speak to the inspiration they maintain as contributors, educators, and creative thinkers within Pan-Latin Jazz
"Whether originating from Panama, Mexican, Argentina, Columbia, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Trinidad or storied urban centers in the United States, this magnificent groove, and the rhythmic tension it's built on, embody the quintessential nature of Jazz. Featuring influential contemporary musicians, critics and curators of Pan- Latin music, Los Olvidados will explore how this storied musical tradition continues to combat a legacy of indifference, while remaining at the forefront of musicality transforming the quintessential nature of Jazz.
Made possible by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council.
https://www.33third.org/los-olvidados/"
Watch New Yor-Uba's Performance@Institute of Jazz Studies Newark/Clement's Place 12-2-22
Clement's Place is a most comfortable room and atmosphere--intimate, relaxed. We had big fun and want to say thank you to Wayne Winborne for the invitation and for setting the laid back personal tone. Here is a video of the performance--webstream and video by Peter Lin and company.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qn4303OvYgU
Winter JazzFest Opening Night: Terri Lyne Carrington’s NEW STANDARDS LIVE featuring Michele Rosewoman, Linda Oh, Kris Davis, Tia Fuller & others. January 12, 2023
New Yor-Uba at Institute of Jazz Studies Rutgers/Newark Concert Series. December 2,2022
Date: FRIDAY DECEMBER 2nd 2022
Time: 8PM
Location: Clement's Place
15 Washington Street Newark, NJ 07102
Located in: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hall, Rutgers University - Newark
Personnel
Alex Norris-trumpet
Mike Clark-alto/soprano saxophones
Stacy Dillard --tenor saxopjone
Chris Washburne--trombone/tuba
Michele Rosewoman piano/vocals
Gregg August--bass
Robby Ameen--drums
Roman Díaz--percussion, vocals
Abraham Rodrgiuez—percussion, vocals
Rafael Monteagudo—percussion
Oludare Bernard—vocals
Michele Rosewoman’s Textured Trio w/ Bob Stewart. June, 2022
Michele Rosewoman, piano/vocals
Kevin McNeal, guitar
Bob Stewart, tuba
Thursday, June 16 2022
@ The Greenwich House, 68 Barrow Street, NYC
part of the 2022 Mutual Mentorship for Musicians Festival (M³)
Co-Presented with The NYC Winter Jazzfest
Rosewoman joined forces with longtime collaborators for a set of both new and previously recorded music. An offshoot of her Time in Textures trio (which featured guitarist Liberty Ellman and drummer Tyshawn Sorey), Stewart, McNeal and Rosewoman combined rhythmic and color palettes to present a set of propelled and uniquely textured sound.
