Artspace 304 hosts “Traditional Jazz: A Historical Perspective of Early Jazz from the New Orleans and Chicago Era” by John Cooper
Date/Time
Date(s) - 09/14/2024
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Artspace304
Categories
Carbondale, IL—Artspace 304 will host a performance by musician and IL Humanities Road Scholar
Speaker John Cooper. Cooper, a renowned jazz musician with a deep understanding of the history and
culture of jazz, will present a performance titled “Traditional Jazz: A Historical Perspective of Early Jazz
from the New Orleans and Chicago era.”
The performance, scheduled for Saturday, September 14th, from 6-8 p.m. at Artspace 304, 304 W Walnut
St in Carbondale, is an educational journey into the literature familiar to the New Orleans Era of Jazz.
This presentation aims to foster a deeper understanding of jazz’s unique nature while preserving this great
American musical and cultural heritage.
The event, co-produced by the Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau, celebrates Illinois’
rich cultural heritage. It invites Illinois authors, artists, and educators to share their expertise and
enthusiasm with people throughout the state, fostering community and connection.
The program is free of charge to all audiences. For parking, please use First Christian Church’s lot on W
Monroe St and S University Ave. For more information, please visit artspace304.org/exhibits-events.
Artspace 304 supports Southern Illinois’ diverse and vibrant cultural arts community by growing
leadership, education, funding, connections, and regional economic development. Visit artspace304.org
for more information on our exhibitions, programming, and events.
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