
EDUCATOR
Keri is a marvelous singer, composer and arranger. As an educator, she not only helps young musicians become better, she helps them become complete.
Kirk
Garrison
Jazz Trumpet & Bands
Elmhurst University
2021
Chicago, IL, USA
What the Kids Say...
Private Lessons
I wanted to express my gratitude and appreciation for the time spent in my vocal lesson. I learned so much in just 30 minutes, and I am excited to explore more with the exercises you taught me. Thank you
Carly
- age
22
Jazz Vocal Academy
Hastings, NE, USA
2019
About Keri Chryst - Artist & Educator
Keri's dual mission as both Performer and Educator go hand in hand. She views each performances as an opportunity to share knowledge and fresh experiences with her audiences — and strives to include an element of collective creative experience in each of her educational projects.
These passions have led her to develop a full array of original curriculum for her Jazz Vocal Academy International as well as founding a France-based non-profit organization — Arts Embassy International — which lends structural support to projects for Teaching Artists such as herself.
With a Master's in Jazz Pedagogy from Northwestern University ('98) and Bachelor's in French Studies (NU '97) plus 2 decades of experience performing, arranging, creating curriculum, and teaching around the globe — she is primed and ready to spread the jazz gospel to anyone eager to learn, in just about any language.
International Experience
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Cultural Ambassador - U.S. State Department - Africa (Togo, Cameroon, Zambia, Tanzania, Swaziland, Comoros, Djibouti, etc.), Europe - 2011-present
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Vocalist/Actor - Sweet System jazz vocal trio - Paris, Europe - 2014-present
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Vocalist/Band Leader - The French Connection - France - 2004-present
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Founder - Jazz Vocal Academy International - 2004-present
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Vocal Curriculum Developer/Instructor - American School of Modern Music - Paris - 2003-2010
Experience U.S.A.
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Master's in Jazz Pedagogy - Northwestern Univ. - 1998
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NAC Roster Artist - 2015-present
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Jazz Vocal Academy Workshops - Chicago - 2010-present
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Artist in Residence - Hastings Schools, Nebraska
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Hastings College - Artist in Residence - Nov 2019
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Watson Elementary / High School - Scat Cat Sessions - Nov 2019
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Hastings College - Blues Bros Jazz Festival - Mar/Apr 2018
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Hawthorne Elementary / High School - Scat Cat Sessions - Oct 2016
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Longfellow Elementary / Middle School - Scat Cat Sessions - Feb 2016
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College / High School / Middle School - The French Connection - 2013
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