From the African 6/8 Rhythm to the American Shuffle
Lecture #1: Music As Metaphor, Chapter 10
April 28, 2011
Sanders Theatre – Harvard University
In this chapter, Wynton investigates the influence of the African 6 rhythm on the American shuffle rhythm.
Personnel
- Ali Jackson – drums, tambourine
- Dan Nimmer – piano
- Carlos Henriquez – bass
- Walter Blanding – tenor sax, soprano sax, clarinet
- Mark O’Connor – violin
- James Chirillo – guitar
