Afro Latin Jazz Alliance
Andrea R. Thompson is a development professional and arts administrator with first hand experience as a performing and teaching artist. Along with her many artistic and administrative incarnations Andrea brings to ALJA over a decade of experience in nonprofit cultural and communications management to serve as our Director of Development. A graduate of Howard University, Andrea has traveled the world as a teacher, consultant, and arts administration professional. She has worked with the Smithsonian Institution, The Washington Performing Arts Society, the Port Discovery Children’s Museum, WPFW (89.3fm), and the Parallel Film Collective, to name a few. Beyond these skills Andrea also brings to ALJA her Social Media experience, writing skills, and organizational logistics. Andrea, a New Jersey native, is right at home in the Big Apple.
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Afro Latin Jazz Alliance
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The Afro Latin Jazz Alliance is dedicated to preserving the music and heritage of big band Latin Jazz, supporting its performance for new audiences, and educating young people in the understanding and performance of this important cultural treasure. The Alliance maintains a world-class collection of Latin jazz musical scores and recordings, provides institutional support for the GRAMMY Award-winning Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra directed by Arturo O'Farrill, and provides education programs for young musicians and new audiences.