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Thomas Manuel is an Endowed Artist in Residence Fellow at Stony Brook University, where he directs the Loft School of Jazz and co-chairs the Strategic Planning Committee. He holds a DMA in Jazz Performance from Stony Brook and previously studied at Boston University under mentors Warren Vache and Ray Anderson.
- Founder, curator, and artistic director of The Jazz Loft in Stony Brook, NY (opened 2016)
- Active member of the Long Island Arts Education Coalition and Huntington Arts Council Decentralization Advisory Committee
- Former trustee of the Frank Melville Memorial Foundation (2018-2023)
Research and Educational Focus: Manuel specializes in Jazz history preservation, trumpet performance, and global music education outreach. He established a music program for underprivileged students in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and developed a music program at Greater Vision Christian School in Liberia.
Recent Projects: Directed educational initiatives in Havana, Cuba; co-created Oliver Nelson’s Kennedy Dream with world premier compositions; produced a documentary on Frank Sinatra’s life and career.
- Scientific Awards:
- Stony Brook 40 Under 40 Award
- Multiple Suffolk County Proclamations
- East End Arts & Humanities Council 2020 Music Masters residency
- 2019 Applied Improvisation Network International Conference artist presenter
- 2016 Times Beacon Record Person of the Year in Brookhaven
Additional Contributions: Featured in The New York Times, Downbeat Magazine, Newsday, and other media. Collaborated with top Jazz artists and filmmakers on educational and artistic projects.
