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James Reese Europe: From the Dancehall to the BattlefieldJason Moran, “a startlingly gifted pianist with a relentless thirst for experimentation” (Los Angeles Times), shares his multimedia tribute to James Reese Europe. A bandleader, composer, organizer for Black musicians and World War I hero, Europe helped lay the groundwork for jazz in the early 20th century. Moran uses his distinct interpretational and compositional voice to connect Europe’s signature syncopated sound to the jazz legends who followed and the music of today.
Performers
Jason Moran piano
Tarus Mateen bass
Nasheet Waits drums
Darryl Harper flute and clarinet
Logan Richardson alto saxophone
Brian Settles tenor saxophone
David Adewumi trumpet
Chris Bates trombone
Reginald Cyntje trombone
Jose Davila tuba
Kenwood Academy High School Marching Band
Gerald Powell director
Sponsors
Funding for educational programs during the 2024/25 Season of SCP Jazz has been generously provided by Dan J. Epstein, Judith Guitelman and the Dan J. Epstein Family Foundation.
Chicago Jazz, DownBeat Magazine, WDCB 90.9FM Jazz and WBEZ Chicago are Media Partners for this event.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60604, United States,Chicago, Illinois
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