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SUMMARY:Master Class - Before It Was JAZZ: The African Foundations Of An American Art Form
DESCRIPTION:Master Class \nBefore It Was JAZZ: The African Foundations Of An American Art Form \nInwood Hill Park Nature Center \nFacilitator: Aaron Scott | Acclaimed jazz drummer\, composer\, founder and artistic director of the Inwood Jazz Festival \nFeaturing Master Musicians: \nAbdou Mboup | Senegalese master percussionist and griot\, preserving the ancient heartbeat of West African rhythm. \nFrank Lacy | Powerhouse trombonist and vocalist whose soulful expression spans avant-garde jazz and deep post-bop lineage. \nSharp Radway | Virtuoso pianist\, composer\, and author dedicated to the profound spiritual and historical roots of the music. \nAlex Blake | Legendary bassist renowned for his revolutionary\, percussive acoustic technique and global jazz history. \nThrough performance\, discussion\, and demonstration\, these internationally acclaimed artists\, explore the rich\, cultural traditions that gave rise to an American indigenous art form. Together\, they illuminate the enduring connection between the musical traditions of West Africa and the evolution of jazz\, revealing how those traditions continue to shape and inspire. \nDate & Time: Wednesday\, August 19th – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM \nLocation: Inwood Hill Park Nature Center \nAdmission: Free
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LOCATION:Inwood Hill Park Nature Center\, 218th St and Indian Rd. Entrance\, walk north\, New York\, NY\, 10034\, United States
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