Starting with Sidney Bechet, then Art Blakey, singer Corina Kwami leads us through how improvisation leads to innovation. Corina takes hold of history and brings it right up into our own lives today through music. (more details below). This promises to be another entertaining and interesting evening!
Tickets £5. Email nikki@hotjazzrag.com
Live only on Zoom.

"The traditions of improvisation are central to understanding the choices made by musicians in playing and can help to understand the role of jazz in cultivating communities. Improvisation, both collective and solo, builds a relationship between the members of the ensemble, fosters communication with one another and creating in real time. These ideas can be explored further in the lives and work of Sidney Bechet and Art Blakey: two musicians on different sides of the 20th century whose narratives reflect the historical tensions and innovations in cultivating freedom through improvisation." - Corina Kwami

Offstage, Corina holds a doctorate in engineering and is a speaker, strategist and policy advisor on future cities, infrastructure and sustainability. She has been recognised for her “impressive grasp of what jazz can teach us about leadership, partnerships, and innovative thinking” at the UNLEASH Innovation Lab

‘‘Jazz, above all, is freedom music.” -Sidney Bechet

“Who knows...we’ll be playing jazz and having a good time.” - Art Blakey

Rhythm & Book is a discussion group that looks at a different topic each week and uses film and audio clips as well as live readings to share subjects around dance and music history and its contexts. All are welcome. Regular discussions are free with donations welcome. Guest speaker talks are priced at £5 to pay the speaker.