Outdoor Jazz Concert!
From Congo Square to Contemporary
The history of jazz in nineteen songs, featuring Grammy Award winner Sundra Manning and SF Opera vocalist Joanna Lynn-Jacobs.
Experience the vibrant evolution of jazz in one unforgettable afternoon! Join us for a musical odyssey that traces the rich tapestry of jazz from its roots to its cutting-edge present.
Our world-class ensemble, featuring Grammy Award winner Sundra Manning and introducing SF Opera vocalist Joanna Lynn-Jacobs, will take you on a thrilling ride through time, starting with the rhythmic foundations in New Orleans' Congo Square. You'll swing through the roaring Big Band era, bebop your way through the '40s and '50s, groove with cool jazz and fusion, and land in today's eclectic jazz scene.
Featuring virtuoso performances on trumpet, saxophone, piano, bass, and drums, this concert showcases:
- The soulful beginnings of blues and ragtime
- The infectious swing of the Jazz Age
- Bebop's revolutionary complexity
- Cool jazz's smooth sophistication
- The bold experiments of free jazz
- Fusion's electrifying jazz-rock blend
- Contemporary jazz's global influences
Whether you're a longtime aficionado or new to the world of jazz, this panoramic musical journey promises to enlighten, entertain, and inspire. Don't miss this chance to experience the full spectrum of America's original art form in one dynamic performance!
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