Jazz History Lectures: Tracing the Evolution of Jazz

Fri Jan 03 2025 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm UTC-05:00

Cultural Arts Center at John Knox Village of Florida | Pompano Beach

John Knox Village of Florida
Publisher/HostJohn Knox Village of Florida
Jazz History Lectures: Tracing the Evolution of Jazz
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Hailing from the vibrant city of New Orleans, Chuck Bergeron has enjoyed a remarkable four-decade career as a highly sought-after bassist.
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JAZZ HISTORY LECTURE SERIES
Swinging Through Time: Tracing the Evolution of Jazz


Today we feature Hollywood Swings: A Look at the History of Jazz in Film.

Swinging Through Time: Tracing the Evolution of Jazz takes you on an electrifying journey through Be-Bop with renowned jazz musician and professor, Chuck Bergeron. A New Orleans native and legendary bassist with over four decades of experience, Chuck explores Hollywood Swings: A Look at the History of Jazz in Film. Through a dynamic multimedia presentation, experience rare audio clips, stories, and live insights that bring the revolutionary energy of Be-Bop to life!

Chuck’s musical journey began with studies at Loyola University and the University of Miami, eventually leading him to join the renowned bands of Woody Herman and Buddy Rich. After his time with the Buddy Rich Band, Chuck ventured to New York, where he spent 15 years as a professional bassist, collaborating with an array of jazz luminaries.
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Directions to John Knox Village of Florida

Please enter the John Knox Village campus from the Main Gate on SW 3rd Avenue (directions are below).

DIRECTIONS TO JKV MAIN GATE

400 SW 3rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Take I-95 to Exit 36 - Atlantic Blvd. When you exit, head east on Atlantic Blvd. to Dixie Highway. Turn right (south) at Dixie Highway and get into your right-hand lane. At SW 3rd Street, turn right (west) and get into your left-hand lane. When you see the Guard Gate, turn left.

Directions from the Main Guard Gate on SW 3rd Street to the Cultural Arts Center

Once you pass through the main guard gate, follow the road (don’t drive faster than 14 MPH!!) and go around the traffic circle and then at the dead end, make a right. Go past Westlake Towers on your left and then the Pavilion building will be on your left, just west of the construction.

Directions from the Dixie Highway Gate to the Cultural Arts Center

Once you pass through the Dixie Highway Gate, follow the road (SW 6th Street) past the Aquatic Center, past Cassels Tower. Turn right at SE 5th Circle. Follow this road past Gardens’ West, Seaside Cove and at the Fitness Studio turn right. Go past the Fitness Studio and Trustbridge and then The Pavilion will be on your right. Staff will direct you to a parking space.

, which is PARKING

Parking is located just west of the Cultural Arts Center, which is next to the Westlake Towers.

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By attending this event, you permit JKV to take photos/videos of you for internal and external use.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Cultural Arts Center at John Knox Village of Florida, 400 SW 3 Street, Pompano Beach, United States

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USD 17.85

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