About J.C. Heard:
J.C. Heard will forever be synonymous with Jazz. Heard’s creative nature and opposition to dormancy fueled the fire within him. A legendary jazz drummer, Heard was a leading innovator in jazz, traveling across the world spreading his rhythms, which were first heard in Detroit. Collaborating with leading names in jazz, Heard’s legacy will forever sing loud in some of the greatest jazz hits. Forever following the beat of his own drum, J.C. Heard’s legacy is deeply rooted with in the history of jazz and Detroit
This limited edition art print tells the story not only of Heard’s career, but his commitment to jazz and community. The story of his career is harmonious with the development of jazz around the world.
About J.C. Heard JazzWeek@Wayne:
The Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation, in partnership with the Wayne State University Department of Music and the J.C. Heard family, created the J.C. Heard JazzWeek@Wayne, a one-week workshop that provides high school students with an intensive and rewarding jazz education experience.
Through competitive audition, 40 high school students are selected each year to participate in the program. As an added benefit, thanks to the support of all three sponsoring parties, no students are burdened with a tuition fee. This design assures the diversity of participants and rewards young jazz artists that have achieved a superior level of ability. The program has enjoyed 100 percent attendance every year, a significant number of returning students and a reputation for excellence throughout the Southeast Michigan area. All J.C. Heard JazzWeek@Wayne students are invited to open the Festival as Dr. Valade’s Brass Band, led by New Orleans luminary, Shannon Powell.
Beyond the workshop, many participating students are extended the opportunity to take part in a J.C. Heard All-Star Youth Ensemble performance at the Detroit Jazz Festival, the world’s largest free jazz festival.
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Celebrate the legacy of a jazz legend with this exclusive, limited-edition art print of J.C. Heard, a pioneer whose rhythms helped shape the world of jazz. This beautifully crafted art print is more than just a tribute to Heard’s illustrious career; it’s a piece of history, meticulously designed to capture the essence of his unparalleled contributions to music and his enduring influence on the jazz community.
Each print in this limited series of just 100 is hand-numbered and embossed, making it a truly unique collector’s item. What sets this art print apart is the inclusion of original signatures from over twenty jazz icons—giants whose careers were influenced by or intersected with Heard’s own remarkable journey. These autographs add an irreplaceable layer of authenticity and connection to the vibrant world of jazz that Heard helped to define.
By purchasing this limited-edition art print, you’re not only acquiring a rare and valuable piece of jazz history but also supporting the future of jazz. All proceeds from the sale of this print will directly benefit the J.C. Heard JazzWeek@Wayne, a charitable foundation that provides high school students with a transformative, tuition-free jazz education experience. This program, a collaboration between the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation, Wayne State University, and the J.C. Heard family, has nurtured young jazz talent in Southeast Michigan for years, ensuring that Heard’s legacy lives on through the next generation of musicians.
This art print doesn’t just tell the story of J.C. Heard’s career; it resonates with his lifelong commitment to jazz and the community. Owning this art print means embracing a piece of jazz history, while also playing a part in its future.
Specifications:
- Limited Edition: Only 100 prints available
- Hand-Numbered and Embossed: Ensuring authenticity and uniqueness
- Signatures: Original autographs by over twenty renowned jazz artists:
- Tony Bennett
- Roy Brooks
- Ray Brown
- Natalie Cole
- Miles Davis
- Herb Ellis
- Dizzy Gillespie
- Benny Golson
- Lionel Hampton
- Herbie Hancock
- Ahmad Jamal
- Earl Klugh
- Les McCann
- James Moody
- Oscar Peterson
- Sonny Rollins
- Grady Tate
- Clark Terry
- Dave Usher
- Joe Williams
- Nancy Wilson
- Benefit: All proceeds support J.C. Heard JazzWeek@Wayne
This is more than an art print; it’s a legacy. Secure your piece of jazz history today.
