Jae Sinnett
SUMMARY

Versatile radio personality/show host/performer, bringing consistently informative, insightful and imaginative (and fun) approach to radio hosting. Proven track record in public radio fundraising and audience building during hosting periods. Recognized by PortFolio (regional entertainment weekly) and Gavin magazine (radio industry publication) as one of southeastern Virginia's top radio personalities. Demonstrated leadership abilities, working with world renown musicians as band leader, performer. A magnet school educator with students receiving music scholarships to prominent universities, i.e. New England Conservatory, Berkley School of Music.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1990-Present Host/Producer/Announcer, WHR V-FM, Norfolk, Virginia (National Public Radio/Public Radio International Affiliated Station)
Host and produce daily Jazz/Blues and Sunday eclectic/Jazz/world music shows. Select music, interview guests including national/regional music and stage performers, art and music educators, local celebrities and arts/music festival organizers. Recording artists interviewed include: Dr. Billy Taylor, Dave Brubeck, Ellis Marsalis, Carla They & Steve Swallow, Bruce Hornsby, Marian MacPartland, Cyrus Chestnut. Serve as on-air fundraising talent during radio and TV membership drives. Increase audience and awareness through education (Jazz appreciation), performance, and public appearance.

1983-Present Jazz Concert Producer/Promoter/Host
Produced concerts featuring Grammy Award winners Wynton Marsalis, Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, and Jon Hendricks and Company. Other productions include: Branford Marsalis, James Moody, Emily Remler.

Succeeded in writing and obtaining national grant funding establishing Jazz music as a living part of the Hampton Roads (southeastern Virginia) cultural community. Received Composer's Grant from the Virginia Commission for the Arts.

1981-Present Jazz Percussionist/Composer
Perform with nationally recognized artists: Charlie Byrd, Herb Ellis, Joe Henderson, Jon Hendricks, Chuck Mangione, Freddie Hubbard, Branford Marsalis, James Moody, Ellis Marsalis, Fred Hersch, Mulgrew Mil ler, Kenny Drew Jr., Cyrus Chestnut, and more.

1987-1991 Jazz Director, Governor's Magnet Schoolfor the arts
Taught Jazz History, Literature, Harmony, Theory, Ensemble and Percussion to selected gifted students from the region's high school music programs.