The Jazz Workshop Inc. (JWI) is a music education and performance-based program. 

It provides an interactive approach to teaching and

exhibiting the American World Music genre ~ Jazz. 

JWI offers this program to underserved students, and those within the region, 

to preserve and promote Jazz as the art form of America, 

demonstrating how this music influences, and consistently evolves throughout all other 

World Music categorizations. 

As a result of the fulfillment, underserved children in the community 

will have access to music lessons. 

Many schools, especially in underserved communities 

no longer provide music education to children. 

Music lessons enhance children's self-efficacy, cognitive skills, builds confidence, 

cultivates patience and discipline, encourages creative self-expression, 

improves memory bolsters brain power, enhances social skills, and the list goes on. 

During this time of pandemic and the aftermath, 

many students have been traumatized due to having been 

on lockdown as well as having lost loved ones to the Coronavirus. 

We are dedicated to working with the parents and/or guardians, 

on understanding the various stages of their child’s growth and development. 

We assist them in recognizing the effects that external stimuli 

can have on their children and how music is effectual.

Please click on Building Image above for More information and to Donate. 

Your donation is tax deductible 

Dr. Jacqueline L. Young is a remarkable individual, possessing both a deep passion for music and a profound commitment to social work. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from Barry University in West Palm Beach, FL, and earned her PhD in the Philosophy of Human Services, specializing in counseling, from Capella University. Her career journey has been nothing short of distinguished, with significant contributions as a Social Worker within the Veterans Administration System and many years of dedicated service as a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator for the US Air Force.

Recently retiring from her role within the US Government, Dr. Young has assumed the position of Executive Director at The Jazz Workshop, Inc. Her musical journey had initially led her to the University of Pittsburgh, where she honed her musical talents as a member of Dr. Nathan Davis's jazz band. Coinciding with her musical pursuits, her father, Harold W. Young Sr., established The Jazz Workshop, Inc., a renowned big band where Jaki had the opportunity to showcase her musical finesse.

As an advocate for the American World Social Music genre, Dr. Young is deeply committed to community building through various initiatives. These include hosting community concert series such as "Jazz On The Steps," "Jazz On Larimer," "Family Night," and "Jazz Jam and Poetry" events, in addition to offering music lessons for youth. Through these efforts, the mission is clear: to foster a sense of unity and connectedness within the community.

Dr. Young's musical talents have graced citywide festivals and concerts, and she has had the privilege of performing alongside both Pittsburgh's local talent and nationally renowned musicians. Under her leadership, The Jazz Workshop, Inc. is undertaking a transformative project, renovating the CCAC Building, which formerly housed the Center for Racial Equity classes. This three-story building will serve as the new headquarters, enabling further expansion towards the mission.

To support this important mission and become a part of The Jazz Workshop, Inc.'s musical legacy, tax-deductible donations are warmly welcomed. You can explore various ways to contribute and get involved by visiting the website at www.jazzworkshopinc.org. By doing so, you can join Dr. Jacqueline Young in making a meaningful impact on the world of music and the communities being served.

THE JAZZ WORKSHOP INC.

50^th ANNIVERSARY

Celebrating 50 Years of Community Building through Music

 Come out and Join in the Festivities starting June 7^th, 2023 through July 26^th, 2023

5:00pm until 6:30pm

JAZZ ON THE STEPS

 Featuring the various Music genres of the Times:

JUNE 07 - AL DOWE and ETTA COX

JUNE 14 - ERIC JOHNSON

JUNE 21 - WAYNE BARBER

JUNE 28 - THE FLOW BAND

JULY 12 - TUBBY DANIELS

JULY 19 - MISS FREDDYE'S BLUES BAND

JULY 26 - RODNEY WILLIAMS AND FRIENDS

featuring    

Soprano / Alto Saxophonist

   Dr. JACQUELINE “JAKI” YOUNG

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Pittsburgh Carnegie Library Homewood Branch

7101 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208

The 2023 JAZZ ON THE STEPS Community Concert Series and 50th Anniversary Concert at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater,

 is made possible by the generous support of

THE HEINZ ENDOWMENTS

HOWARD HEINZ ENDOWMENT . VIRA I. HEINZ ENDOWMENT

Come out to the Jazz Workshop Inc.'s Ever Popular

Harold Young Jazz Workshop Inc.

"JAZZ ON THE STEPS" 2019 summer series, starting

Wednesday June 5th, and every Wednesday thereafter,

for 7 weeks through July 24th. 

(Wednesday July 3rd there WILL NOT be a performance, 

4th of July celebrations). 

There is a great line up of notable regional virtuosic performers 

within the Pittsburgh music scene gracing the steps of the 

Homewood Branch Pittsburgh Carnegie Library 

7101 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA.

Time: 5:30pm until 7:00pm

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Jazz Workshop Inc. 2019 Jazz On The Steps 

summer series is made possible by a grant from 

The Pittsburgh Foundation.

The Jazz Workshop Inc. is committed to fostering the 

individual’s growth of artistic awareness and the cultural  

enrichment of communities through performance, production, promotion, 

and instruction of music and various art forms, 

and by providing both the artist and the audience opportunities to 

explore The Power within the Art of Music.

Message from founder Harold Young Sr.:

“Music is the Great Unifier. 

Through Music and Arts Education it is Realized,…

You Can’t Lose with the Blues”.