Rare Thing Presented by the Jazz Foundation of America Celebrating improvisation with: Cooper-Moore - Karen Borca Trio - Dick Griffin & Warren Smith - Melanie Dyer New Muse Trio - Kelvyn Bell - Abdou Mboup
Coltrane Celebration celebrates the life and music of John Coltrane, with this year marking his centennial. The show's first performance was in 2019 in North Carolina, Coltrane's home state, while this show is the New York premiere. The show features both arrangements of Coltrane's music and original music inspired by Coltrane's life written for 17-piece jazz band by Joseph Herbst. Spoken word is interwoven throughout the show, bringing to life Coltrane in his own words as the script is all pulled from interviews and writings by Coltrane, allowing those less familiar with Coltrane's work to be fully immersed as well.
ohn Washington's HOW TO CLOSE A CAMP: DISPATCHES FROM THE FIGHT AGAINST IMMIGRANT DETENTION. Word Up welcomes reporter and award-winning translator John Washington to discuss his new book,"How to Close a Camp: Dispatches from the Fight Against Immigrant Detention", an urgent polemic and practical guide to dismantling the immigrant detention system.
Uptown Out presents a reading and show with Joe Fonda, a prolific composer, bassist, recording artist, interdisciplinary performer, producer, and educator. He has appeared on over 300 recordings, performed all across North America and Europe, and collaborated with many adventurous musicians, including long associations with Anthony Braxton and Wadada Leo Smith. This event marks the release of his autobiography, My Life in the World of Music.
Word Up welcomes Yessenia Lajara to celebrate the launch of "The Cycle Ends with Me: A Guide to Healing Your Inner Child", which explores themes of healing, motherhood, mental health, and breaking generational cycles. The event will also feature a spoken word performance centered on motherhood, a live musical performance, audience Q&A, and a book signing. More than a guide to healing, it is a love letter to first-generation daughters.
