Jeff Perry
When you hear Diversity and Inclusion, what are some of the first things that come to mind? If your first thoughts were; innovation, creativity, new ways to produce, a path to getting a unique brand, opportunity to break patterns, you just might be a musician. No music ever has been as innovative and varied as American music over the last 100 years and this is in large part because its artists have scoured the globe to find new ideas, new ways to stand out, make new sounds and progress. They vary their sourcing (Diversity) and fuse it into their skill sets (Inclusion). How specifically do they innovate and what can the business world learn from it?
Jeff Perry, a musician with 30 years of performing experience, and over 20 years of experience as an Advertising Executive at a large Minnesota media company, brings a unique insight into Diversity and Inclusion through his experience living in Boston, Chicago and Minneapolis performing music with people of all races and cultural backgrounds. His experience in the corporate world allows him to see connections between the creative world of music and how it correlates with succeeding in business.
Jazz Innovation explores 4 key principles that drive innovation in American music through storytelling and live music performance. A quartet of diverse musicians provides their personal insights and demonstrations to show how D&I positively impacts their playing. Their presentation offers insight into the creative process along with the joy of music performed by some of the best talent Minnesota has to offer. It frames Diversity and Inclusion in their most positive light.
Jazz Impact has been warmly received by companies such as General Mills and Wells Fargo, organizations including the National Auctioneers Association, the Federal Reserve Bank, The Forum on Workplace Inclusion, and others in government and education.
When you hear Diversity and Inclusion, what are some of the first things that come to mind? If your first thoughts were; innovation, creativity, new ways to produce, a path to getting a unique brand, opportunity to break patterns, you just might be a musician. No music ever has been as innovative and varied as American music over the last 100 years and this is in large part because its artists have scoured the globe to find new ideas, new ways to stand out, make new sounds and progress. They vary their sourcing (Diversity) and fuse it into their skill sets (Inclusion). How specifically do they innovate and what can the business world learn from it?
Jeff Perry, a musician with 30 years of performing experience, and over 20 years of experience as an Advertising Executive at a large Minnesota media company, brings a unique insight into Diversity and Inclusion through his experience living in Boston, Chicago and Minneapolis performing music with people of all races and cultural backgrounds. His experience in the corporate world allows him to see connections between the creative world of music and how it correlates with succeeding in business.
Jazz Innovation explores 4 key principles that drive innovation in American music through storytelling and live music performance. A quartet of diverse musicians provides their personal insights and demonstrations to show how D&I positively impacts their playing. Their presentation offers insight into the creative process along with the joy of music performed by some of the best talent Minnesota has to offer. It frames Diversity and Inclusion in their most positive light.
Jazz Impact has been warmly received by companies such as General Mills and Wells Fargo, organizations including the National Auctioneers Association, the Federal Reserve Bank, The Forum on Workplace Inclusion, and others in government and education.
Innovation Through Diversity: The American Music Model
Using storytelling and live music,...
