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Pianist, Composer, Educator Alan Jay Palmer aka BAP is the Creator and Founder of the United Institute of Music Science & Arts, Former Professor of American and World Music History at The University of Hartford, Queens College, Montgomery College and also principal pianist with the legendary Dr. Jackie McLean for over fifteen years. Alan has been teaching and developing programs in American Music to students and teachers worldwide for over 30 years and has trained many famous and accomplished musicians on the scene today as well as designing successful music curriculums. The Creator and Director of programs for some of America's most notable schools and organizations including The Artists Collective , Big Thought, The Jazz Foundation, Levine School of Music, and South Dallas Cultural Center to name just a few. An accomplished composer, Alan has written over 200 songs recorded by various artists and has also worked as pianist/ musical director in the bands of Roy Hargrove and Common. . An active performer and bandleader , BAP is the leader of the Nu Soil Ship and recognized as one of today's innovators of modern music.