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Jazz At Lincoln Center proudly introduces ''WeBop: A Family Jazz Party,'' a new release that brings the best of our popular WeBop classes home to families everywhere. It's music for little people, and the big people who love them, to enjoy together singing, stomping, wiggling, giggling, and jamming with whatever you've got. Led by renowned drummer and father of four, Matt Wilson, the recordings feature an all-star, inter-generational band that includes Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra members Marcus Printup and Vincent Gardner, singer and guitarist Doug Wamble, and the legendary percussionist and NEA Jazz Master, Candido Camero. ''On this recording we gathered an amazing cast who maintain a joyous sense of immaturity,'' says Wilson. ''The sessions were like a big play date. We gave them the music and allowed them to create in the sonic sandbox. I believe the results are remarkable more than a 'children's record,' it's a family record that parents and kids can enjoy together.'' This is the first Jazz at Lincoln Center release for families, its ''kid-tested and approved'' repertoire was inspired by WeBop, an early childhood jazz education program produced in consultation with Dr. Lori Custodero, Associate Professor of Music Education at Columbia Teacher's College. ''WeBop: A Family Jazz Party'' covers the full panorama of jazz from New Orleans marches to free jazz anthems and original songs performed by an all-star band, ranging in ages from ages 9 to 90. A supporting website (jalc.org/webop) offers at-home activities for families drawn from the WeBop classroom.