Ed Bride writes about Clem DeRosa
Clem DeRosa Drummer and Jazz Educator was co-founder of the International Association for Jazz Education
By: Ed Bride - 12/30/2011
This article published at http://berkshirefinearts.com and http://jazztimes.com
Clem DeRosa, a major figure in jazz performance and education, died peacefully in his sleep, December 20. Succumbing after a long struggle with cancer, he was surrounded by family at his home near Denton, Texas, where he had moved earlier this year.
The world of jazz education owes much to DeRosa, as do all followers of big band music. An internationally respected musician, educator, professional conductor/bandleader, composer, arranger, drummer, and author, DeRosa's career dates back to the 1950s. His greatest legacy was as one of the pioneers of jazz education. He was perhaps the first public school educator to instill a solid jazz curriculum and teaching method. His approach became nationally recognized because it produced young high school jazz bands that sounded astonishingly professional.
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