BAM
The Black American Music Advanced Jazz Ensemble is the top ensemble at Boston Arts Academy. We perform works by Black American artists to honor
influential, yet often overlooked, contributors to the arts.
BAM 2024-2025
Eva Jackson (guitar), Jay Sullivan (bass), Malikai Omnis (piano), Brian Washington (drums), Winston Ramirez (sax), Heibyn Sandoval (trumpet), Ezequiel Sanchez (trombone); Directed by Chris Rivelli
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BAM 2023-2024
Eva Jackson (guitar), Liany Cruz (bass), Pelin Su Yavuz (piano), Brian Washington (drums), Winston Ramirez (sax), Jordan Volel (trumpet), Simone Jenkins (trombone), Jisley Arias (vibes); Directed by Chris Rivelli
performance videos (🎞️Dave Jamrog)
Lingus - Snarky Puppy
Lingus was my favorite song we played due to its unique and fluid style. It was something I had never played before but I loved it!
Nutville - Horace Silver
This fast paced song was performed alongside Berklee College of Music's Jazz and Gender Justice Masters Degree students. We got to collaborate with them on a few songs throughout the school year which can be seen below
2 Bass Hit - Miles Davis
2 Bass Hit was the first song I learned in BAM and the first time I learned to adapt to music and make my part. The song traditionally doesn't have a guitar on the recording, nonetheless, I was able to create a version of the song that I loved playing
Bent Nails - Snarky Puppy
Bent Nails was a tricky song, balancing all different time measures ranging from 4/4 to 7/8
Ode to Saint Cecile - Mary Lou Williams
Played at the Regattabar with Grammy Award winning Baritone Saxophonist, Lauren Sevian. Selected as 1 of 5 ensembles across the greater Boston area by the Massachusetts Association for Jazz Educators to perform
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