| Event | The Democracy! Suite – Activating the Jazz Community to Affect Social Change |
|---|---|
| Event Type | Conversation / Virtual Event |
| Ensemble | Wynton Marsalis |
| Date | Thursday, January 14th, 2021 |
| Time | 5:30pm |
| Venue | FIRSTWORKS |
| Address | 275 Westminster Street |
| Location | Providence, RI, United States |
Recently performed by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Septet as the finale for FirstWorks Urban Carnevale, The Democracy! Suite was written by Marsalis amidst the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. A response to the political, social, and economic struggles facing our nation, the Suite’s unique repertoire celebrates jazz’s embodiment of freedom and democracy and aims to entertain, inspire, and uplift audiences with the full vigor, vision, and depth of America’s music.
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This Zoom conversation is free, spots are limited and pre-registration is required.
