Thursday, Apr 11, 2024
"Jazz in the District"
Annual Dr. Carlos & Laura Perez-Mesa Memorial Concert
Arturo O'Farrill Quintet

Presented in association with
MU College of Arts and Science
"AFRO-CUBAN LEGACIES" CONFERENCE
April 10-12, 2024


Arturo O'Farrill: Piano
Ivan Renta: Reeds
Walter Stinson: Bass
Zack O’Farrill: Drums
Carlos Maldonado: Percussion


Missouri Theatre

Start: 7.
Doors 1 Hr. Earlier.
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FREE DOCUMENTARY ABOUT HISTORY OF PITTSBURGH JAZZ

WE KNEW WHAT WE HAD:
THE GREATEST JAZZ STORY NEVER TOLD

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 6 P.M.
RAGTAG CINEMA

Acclaimed Documentary offers insightful, historical look at Pittsburgh's vibrant Jazz Scene - and the many players who made it so. Executive Producer & Guitarist MARTY ASHBY, performing at Murry's on SUNDAY, MARCH 17, will be on hand along with RENEE GOVANUCCI, the film's Associate Producer and Director of Jazz at Manchester Craftmen's Guild in Pittsburgh, to guide us through the hour-long documentary and some special outtakes left on the cutting room floor until now, with a Q&A following the screening. THIS IS A FREE EVENT, made possible in part by City of Columbia's Office of Cultural Affairs, Missouri Arts Council, Columbia Convention & Visitors Bureau and Missouri Employers Mutual, Space is limited. Reserve your spot in advance. Email the Jazz Series — info@wealwaysswing.org or call 573/449-3009, xt. 1 and leave a message.


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