Paul Vacchiano welcomes Jazzy Ash, who with her band The Leaping Lizards, is a family entertainment sensation having released multiple albums and energetic stage shows that celebrate jazz and African American folk music. As a lifelong performer, Jazzy Ash seeks to share her passion for childhood development through the arts, designing her stage show to bring together families of all generations and backgrounds. Aside from the visual arts, she has also released an audiobook: Viva Durant and the Secret of the Silver Buttons, which has allowed for her to delve into children’s literature and celebrate the world she knows. Jazzy Ash’s love for performing and children comes through her body of work, and the genuine love for the arts she projects is inspiring.

Register for the free Jazzy Ash Performance:

https://arts.pepperdine.edu/events/2020-2021-season/artsreach-black-history-month.htm

Jazzy Ash’s Website:

http://www.jazzyash.com/

More info about the Center for the Arts can be found: https://arts.pepperdine.edu/visit/digital-resources.html 

Music Composer: Jeremy Zerbe