Jay Cook: Multi-Instrumentalist and Educator

"Jazzberry Jam worked the crowd masterfully... Everyone felt Jazzberry's genuine enthusiasm and love of music on the stage."

"Jay and his band members had people dancing non-stop for over three hours. Their energy and grooves were infectious!"

Learn more about Jazzberry Jam

Jazzberry Jam is a group with musical roots based on boisterous, conversational, good-humored and improvised jazz. The quartet plays in a variety of styles, from Dixieland to bop to funk to swing. Their repetoire includes jazz, pop and R & B standards, as well as original jazz. They have given concerts for listening audiences, grooved at weddings, and rocked out at kid's performances. Jazzberry Jam's music, style, and enthusiasm cross generations, engaging audiences of all ages.

In an educational setting, Jazzberry Jam displays their ability to create performances that are varied, interactive and informative. Their “History of Jazz” programs include music from the jazz and R&B world, as well as plenty of dancing and call and response.

Jazzberry Jam has been approved as juried artists in the Vermont Arts Council Artist Register. This approval is based on artistic merit, as well as their strengths as professionals.

For references, demo CD and bookings, contact Jay.