Education Encounter with Donald Harrison
Recently, alto saxophonist Donald Harrison was featured at an Encounter, delighting those present with his engaging mix of jazz standards, mainstream arrangements and New Orleans traditional music. Harrison, an alumnus of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, grew up in New Orleans and is an integral part of its artistic community, working with local youth through the Tipitina's Foundation, for which he serves as Project Coordinator and Artistic Director. Harrison was accompanied by a trio of young musicians, Victor Gould, piano (19); Max Moran, bass (18) and Joe Dyson, drums (17), all of whom were hand picked by Donald and are mentored by him as well.

If you’d like to be a part of SJW's Education Encounters as a member of our Inner Circle, contact Development Director Jeanne Sweet (jsweet@stanfordjazz.org, 650.736.0324x307). Also let Jeanne know if you'd be interested in hosting an Encounter in your home.