Jazz isn't just a musical genre, it is a universal language | David Lown | TEDxSouthlake
Step into a world where jazz isn't just a musical genre, but a universal language. Join David Lown as he unravels the intricate connection between jazz and the human soul. David Lown, a University of North Texas graduate, is a renowned saxophonist with recording credits alongside jazz legends like Jimmy Cobb and Dave Liebman. Since 2008, he has directed the jazz program at Carroll Senior High School in Southlake, Texas, with their ensembles being national finalist at the Essentially Ellington competition five times (2010, 2014, 2018, 2020, 2021), where they have won numerous Outstanding Soloist and Outstanding Section awards. Lown was named Carroll Senior High School's Teacher of the Year for 2013-2014, and in 2017 was named a Quarterfinalist for the 2018 GRAMMY Music Educator Award. He is a past president of the Texas Jazz Educators Association and is now on the organization’s board of directors. Lown now serves as a clinician and guest artist for Jazz at Lincoln Center. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
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This man instilled more discipline in me than any other human being I've ever met. He gave me tools I didn't think I needed. Thank you, Mr. Lown.
David Lown was my high school jazz teacher and his classes were definitely among my most memorable! I still remember Mr Lown making me stay inside the practice room for a whole lesson after I failed to learn my piano part. A friend later compared it to a scene out of "Whiplash!" Great to see that he's getting recognized for being the remarkable educator that all his students know him to be.
Nailed it 😵😵😵