January 2022

In the world of education, the Monterey Jazz Festival organization is a leading force in spreading joyful jazz. Founded in 1958 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit education organization, the Monterey Jazz Festival has been committed to nurturing the next generation of

Hey everyone!  This past week on Playin' Around With Playbook, Sammy took the reins and interviewed our very own, Ben Flocks.  Saxophonist and educator, Ben Flocks captivates audiences around the world with his soulful sound. Born in Santa Cruz, California, and

To start the year off right, Playbook hit the road to work with schools and attend the 2022 Jazz Education Network Conference in Dallas, TX.  We set up shop in the exhibit hall for three days, meeting talented educators and students

Hey everyone! After our time at JEN and Denton High School, we made our way down to Waltrip High School. With tens of their students beyond eager to learn, Playbook spent several days reaching and teaching students to make #joyfuljazz. Former

Hey everyone! After spreading #joyfuljazz with Denton High School, Sammy and I were eager to interview the band director responsible for it all: Jesse Woolery!.  Jesse Woolery has served as the Associate Director of Bands and Director of Jazz Studies at