NEW JAZZ LISTENER

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Mission

The New Jazz Listener (NJL) introduces jazz to new people who are curious about it
or think the music is boring or too serious. Each episode features a special guest who
brings incredible music they think we must hear. So our playlist? Wow!

Vision

The New Jazz Listener’s effort to create new jazz fans also aspires to help fill audiences at jazz performances, thereby supporting local musicians and presenters around the world.

Thank you for bringing awareness to Jazz music and its history. I love your room.

— Sierre Monk

Granddaughter of Thelonious Monk and Daughter of T.S. Monk

Thanks so much for the great work you’re doing bringing this music to new people. It’s important work.

— Duante Beddingfield

Arts & Culture Reporter Detroit Free Press

It was a wonderful experience. The program is fabulous….Gratitude to you for supporting the music and community.

— Tulani Bridgewater

Daughter and Manager of Dee Dee Bridgewater

Till this day the vibe in that room was amazing! One of the best rooms I have been in! No joke!

— Abraxas Higgins

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You and Marvin have created an awesome space with The New Jazz Listener, including your
audience and how they’re engaging, I am really happy I got to be a part of it and share music
with everyone.

— Aida Brandes-Hargrove

Wife of Roy Hargrove

Never thought I would go from being a New Jazz Listener to being a New Jazz Lover! I feel like a kid who gets to discover a new candy every week! Thank you!!!!

— Shelley Brown

Speaker and Author

I appreciate the light-hearted rooms just as much as the serious rooms that are in Clubhouse”, says Ali who has joined clubs such as New Jazz Listener.

— Egyptian Streets Magazine

That was so fun! You and Marvin lead a great club, and I am honored to have spent the day
with you.

— Charlotte Lee

Primo Artists, representing Wynton Marsalis classical performances

It’s funny that I was never a fan of jazz. I couldn’t understand why people liked a bunch of
instruments all playing seemingly out of unison and just making noise….long story short, I’m
developing an appreciation and am now wanting to learn more about it.

— Chantelle

New Jazz Listener Visitor

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Legacy Partners

Founders

FOUNDERS

CHANGAMIRÉ

Changamiré is a co-founder of The New Jazz Listener. In addition to hosting the show, her responsibilities include programming, marketing and business development.

She is an award-winning and critically acclaimed jazz vocalist and recording artist from Washington, DC, working in some of the most iconic U.S. studios.

With a passion for PR and promotion, changamiré also loves art, fashion and helping the underserved.

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MARVIN ANANI

Marvin Anani is a co-founder of The New Jazz Listener. In addition to hosting the show, his responsibilities include the playlists, digital platforms and NJL community engagement.

He is a professional photographer and analog camera fanatic in Denver, CO, capturing breathtaking pictures from his travels and for an impressive list of corporate clients.

Marvin is a music explorer, former Hip Hop dancer, enjoys biking and is the father of the cutest little girl.

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HANGOUT

All Hangouts, Sunday Show

23 May 2026

MAY 24 · Live Show

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All Hangouts, Podcast Episode

09 May 2026

MAY 10 · Faddis/Monk Episode

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All Hangouts, Events

26 Apr 2026

APR 30 · IJD DJ Party

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Hangout

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SPECIAL GUESTS

First Timer

Jude Fox visited the NJL room to learn about jazz.

After appearing in the audience for months, we invited her to be our special guest, where she shared the records she had found in exploring the genre.