Hosted by 6-time GRAMMY Award-winning bassist CHRISTIAN McBRIDE; An era of dynamic virtuoso musicians led by the likes of Wynton and Branford Marsalis, known as the “Young Lions”, ushered in the resurgence of acoustic, straight ahead swinging jazz with a strong sense of tradition. The 1980s also saw the resurgence of giants from decades past of the likes Dexter Gordon, Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, and Art Blakey. Get a first hand account of this fascinating renaissance and how it shaped jazz music for the decades that would follow.
Presented with educational partner, Cali School of Music at Montclair State University
Open to all jazz lovers and students
Registration required.