Ernest Stuart is a versatile trombonist, the founder of the Center City Jazz Festival, and a program director specializing in jazz for the Mid-Atlantic Arts. He has performed with renowned artists such as The Roots, Orin Evans, Billy Paul, Aretha Franklin, Terrell, Stanford Seal, John Legend, Red Barat, and The Teskey Brothers, among others. Ernest is a Philadelphia native and has been deeply involved in the city's jazz scene throughout his career.
Ernest shares his journey in the music industry and his experiences growing up in the city. He talks about how he accidentally started playing the trombone and how it became his lifelong passion. Ernest discusses his time at Temple University, where he was surrounded by other serious musicians and immersed himself in the local music scene. He also shares how he created the Center City Jazz Festival to showcase local talent and provide opportunities for jazz musicians in Philadelphia. Ernest's work with Mid Atlantic Arts allows him to support and advocate for artists and arts organizations in the region. He emphasizes the importance of reducing barriers and making funding opportunities more accessible to talented individuals. Ernest concludes by highlighting the global community that jazz has created for him and the power of improvisation in the genre.
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Join me in conversation with Ernest Stuart, a Philadelphia native and founder of the Center City Jazz Festival. We discuss the impact of jazz on his life and the vibrant jazz community in Philadelphia. Don't miss it!
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