The Center invites co-celebrants of Black History Month to hear and experience the power of the improvisational rhythms of jazz music to inspire movements, put a name to unspeakable acts, lighten a heavy heart, and calm a troubled spirit. We will present two speakers who will contextualize the evening repertoire and talk about the connection between jazz and Black life. Finally, with the help of Sam Yi, curator of jazz music in the city of Atlanta for over 25 years and a few of his jazz friends, our co-celebrants will be immersed in the syncopated improvisations of jazz music’s transformative power.
