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Brice Rosenbloom
Artistic Director, World Music Institute. Founder NYC Winter Jazzfest. President BOOM Collective.
Brice Rosenbloom is a distinguished figure in the NYC music scene, with a career spanning over two decades in curatorial roles at prestigious venues like Le Poisson Rouge, The Knitting Factory, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and now as the Artistic Director of World Music Institute.
Rosenbloom is renowned for founding and producing the NYC Winter Jazzfest, a highly acclaimed jazz festival dedicated to promoting new artists, expanding audiences, and advocating social justice issues. The festival saw a triumphant return to in-person events in 2022 with a record-breaking attendance of over 10,000 enthusiastic attendees.
During the challenging times of the pandemic, Rosenbloom demonstrated his commitment to supporting musicians by co-founding the Jazz Coalition and spearheading initiatives like 'Lift Every Vote' to inspire voter engagement through daily performances.
Recognized for his exceptional leadership in jazz, Rosenbloom was awarded the Bruce Lundvall Visionary Award in 2016 for his outstanding efforts in expanding the jazz audience.
His extensive professional background includes roles such as President/owner of BOOM Collective, Curatorial Advisor for BRIC Jazzfest, Director of Talent & Programming for EMERGE Music+Impact Festival, and Senior Music Director at Le Poisson Rouge, among others.
Brice Rosenbloom's educational foundation includes studies at Northwestern University, shaping his strategic approach to curating musical experiences with a keen focus on diversity and inclusion.