Events

Past Event

Armstrong Continuum Symposium

October 16, 2019
9:00 AM
America/New_York
Lenfest Center for the Arts, 615 W. 129 St., New York, NY 10027 The Lantern (Eighth Floor)
The Louis Armstrong Continuum is a collaboration between Columbia's Center for Jazz Studies and the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation that focuses on Armstrong's wide influence, both in music as such and in a life that provided a model of positive community action. Musicians, scholars, activists will discuss the impact Armstrong had on the world. Morning & Afternoon Sessions Time: 9am to 4pm Evening Session 6pm to 8pm Panel Titles 1. Louis Armstrong On Tour 2. Members of the Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong All Stars discuss the upcoming recording. 3. David Chevan, Armstrong Foundation Secretary will interview NEA Jazz Master, 2019 SATCHMO Award recepient Dick Hyman. 4. Armstrong Music In A Time of Emergency Panelists include Robert O'Meally, Aidan Levy, Daphne Brooks, Alyn Shipton, Penny Von Eschen, Jon Faddis, Nicholas Payton, Roderick Paulin, Herlin Riley, Wycliffe Gordon, Davell Crawford, Jackie Harris, David Chevan, Dick Hyman, Rev. James Forbes, Wynton Marsalis, Rev. Mark Thompson and Michelle Miller. Due to limited space we can only offer 2 tickets per person, per registration, per email address. DUPLICATES WILL BE DELETED. Please register through the "More Information" tab

Contact Information

Center For Jazz Studies
212 851 9270