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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Also, Clem DeRosa's obituary on All About Jazz -->
Review of Elli Fordyce and Tuber Trio Benefit Concert
May 24, 2012 at 07:59:00 PMYouth jazz recordings needed
May 20, 2012 at 09:05:00 PMBelow was emailed by jazz DJ Jim Compton-Schmidt who has been collecting and airing student/youth jazz recordings including contributions from AJV's Justin DiCioccio (Manhattan School of Music), Clem DeRosa (various schools and ages) and Rich DeRosa (University of North Texas).
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