Founder Melissa Walker Reflects on the Journey of nonprofit JAZZ HOUSE KiDS
In the heart of Montclair, New Jersey, JAZZ HOUSE KiDS, a non-profit founded by Melissa Walker and eight-time GRAMMY-winning bassist Christian McBride, has been shaping lives through the transformative language of jazz for two decades. From 'Give an Instrument, Build a Musician' in under-resourced schools to the empowering 'CHICA POWER RESIDENCY,' JAZZ HOUSE KiDS orchestrates not just music education but life-changing experiences. In this exclusive interview with VOA’s Kahli Abdu, Melissa Walker shares the inspiring story of JAZZ HOUSE KiDS and its impact on the community.
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