A Lecture Demonstration Series for the Curious, the New, and the Devotee <\/p>\n
Sun, Feb 8 \u2022 3 pm | 60 Minutes<\/p>\n
In the late 1950s and \u201960s, musicians like John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, Wayne Shorter, Ornette Coleman, and others claimed their place as artists. There wasn\u2019t any real doubt before, but jazz now sat at the heights of contemporary art, fully claiming the aesthetic and compositional achievements originally won by artists like Mary Lou Williams and Ellington. Still, it never stopped being a soulful expression of individuality, inspiration, and a challenge to embrace our highest intent. <\/p>\n
Jazz Is for Everyone is a series of five one-hour sessions exploring jazz music. Come to one or join them all\u2014each session stands on its own and welcomes listeners at any level. <\/p>\n
What You\u2019ll Experience: <\/p>\n
Guided listening
\nLive music demonstrations
\nStories that connect the music to people, places, and intent
\nA space for questions, curiosity, and shared discovery <\/p>\n
Jeremy Walker launched Jazz Is for Everyone in 2004 at his Brilliant Corners Jazz Club, with Wynton Marsalis serving as Artistic Advisor. The program was developed as an Educational Affiliate with Jazz at Lincoln Center. Since then, Walker\u2019s been writing, composing, performing, producing, and speaking about why this music still matters. 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