The Hampton Roads Jazz Lecture series offers a deep dive into the rich history and cultural significance of jazz through a series of engaging presentations. Attendees will dive into topics of how pioneering jazz enthusiasts leveraged autobiographies to redefine their roles in jazz’s evolution, hear invaluable life lessons from jazz journalists, explore the intricacies of jazz composition, and trace the development of jazz trumpet performance from its early roots.

Lecture Series Schedule:

Thursday, February 5

Dr. Tammy Kernodle – “I’ve Got a Story to Tell: Black Women, Autobiography, and the Reimagining of Jazz History”

Thursday, February 12

Mark Ruffin – “Lessons From an Improvised Life”

Thursday, February 19

Dr. Kelly Rossum – “Jazz Composition: Composing for Improvisors”

Thursday, February 26

Dr. Steven Cunningham – “The Evolution of Jazz Trumpet”

Admission to these lecture series presentations is FREE, but you do not want to miss out! For more details and information, visit our website here.