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The Blues Berries have performed before hundreds of young audiences in schools and community venues across North America for over seven years, and twice nominated for West Coast Music Awards for their CDs "Little People Music" and "Funky Blue Diner."The performance guides students through a history of popular music from the blues to the current musical scene. Their latest CD, "Let's Jam" is getting rave reviews from kids everywhere.
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Jazz in the Gym guides students through various jazz styles from the blues to bebop, swing to cool, and introduces the audience to many of the best-known jazz standards from Dizzy Gillespie's Salt Peanuts to Herbie Hancock's Watermelon Man. Students learn how to recognize a call and response, how to listen to a solo, and even when to applaud. Participation is encouraged throughout.
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