1959: The Revolution of Jazz

Fri, 23 May, 2025 at 07:00 pm UTC-07:00

2700 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA, United States, California 95816 | Sacramento

The Sofia, Home of B Street Theatre
Publisher/HostThe Sofia, Home of B Street Theatre
1959: The Revolution of Jazz
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Step back into a pivotal moment in music history with 1959: The Revolution of Jazz, a captivating concert experience that celebrates one of the most groundbreaking years in jazz.
Featuring music from five iconic albums — Miles Davis' Kind of Blue, John Coltrane's Giant Steps, Charles Mingus' Ah Um, Dave Brubeck's Time Out, and Ornette Coleman's The Shape of Jazz to Come — this show pays tribute to the artists and their timeless contributions that reshaped the jazz landscape. Beyond the music, the performance delves into the sociopolitical, economic, and environmental landscapes of 1959, exploring how these factors may have influenced the creativity and direction of these legendary recordings.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and insight as we revisit the year that forever transformed jazz — 1959: The Revolution of Jazz.
FEATURING:
Jacam Manricks: Saxophone and Narration
Anthony Coleman: Trumpet
Dana Douglas: Trombone
Joe Gilman: Piano
Marwan Ghonima: Bass
Tim Metz: Drums
Doors open 1 hour prior to showtime. This show is All Ages
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