That teaching comes in the jazz masterclasses, and the young — some real young — are here, to learn and enjoy the music.
By John Chapman
Published: Jan. 31, 2023 at 9:19 PM MST
Dana Murray is the executive director of the North Omaha Music and Arts Academy. He says it’s important to teach the history of the area and the music — but we can’t lose sight of it now.
“It’s really easy to look to legacy from years past from the ‘50s and think that moves the needle now, because it doesn’t,” Murray said. “Me being a jazz musician, I’m totally into the legacy of the music and its importance, but I’m more driven to reach kids where they are right now and teach them why those things are important.”
That teaching comes in the jazz masterclasses, and the young — some real young — are here, to learn and enjoy the music.