Tue Sep 24
JJ Johnson - Indiana Avenue and Beyond | Indianapolis Jazz Foundation Legacy Event
Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long dives into a dynamic discussion of the legacy of JJ Johnson in what would have been his 100th year and the history of Indiana Avenue & beyond featuring industry experts Steve Turre, Phil Ranelin, Steve Allee, Rob Dixon, and Pharez Whitted! Following the panel will showcase a heavy-hitting legacy jam featuring IJF Hall of Famers and Next Gen Masters.
Featured Panelists :
Steve Turre - jazz innovator, trombonist and seashellist,
Phil Ranelin - IJF Hall of Fame trombonists, composer, producer, IJF Hall of Fame member
Steve Allee - nationally recognized pianist, composer, producer, IJF Hall of Fame member
Rob Dixon - IJF Artistic and Education Director, IJF Hall of Fame member
Pharez Whitted - nationally recognized trumpeter, educator, composer, producer. Voted Chicago's Jazz Musician of the Year
Legacy Jam Band :
Brandon Douthitt - sax
Kenny Phelps - drums
Jacob Smith - bass
Steve Jones - keys