'I feel really, really grateful for this new chapter of my professional life.'
"When you hear music by women programmed in a jazz ensemble concert, a lot of times [1920s jazz pianist] Mary Lou Williams is the one," Booth says, adding that while the composer was an incredible pioneer for women in jazz, the genre needs more diversity."I'm so happy that people are programming her music, and we want to keep building from there and keep the tradition alive with people who are composing today.
in New Orleans. Brava Jazz also has plans to expand its catalogue by offering small group and vocal jazz charts as well as commissioning works from women composers. Booth wants to host educational opportunities for hopeful soon-to-be jazz arrangers, as well. Ten years ago, Booth would never have dreamed of pursuing this venture."I think that's kind of the funny way that life works sometimes," she muses."You're just doing the things that you do and kind of trusting that you're on the right path."
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