
Jazz Is for Everyone
Free to Be: The Rise of the Artist
A Lecture Demonstration Series for the Curious, the New, and the Devotee
Sun, Feb 8 • 3 pm
In the late 1950s and ’60s, musicians like John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, Wayne Shorter, Ornette Coleman, and others claimed their place as artists. There wasn’t any real doubt before, but jazz now sat at the heights of contemporary art, fully claiming the aesthetic and compositional achievements originally won by artists like Mary Lou Williams and Ellington. Still, it never stopped being a soulful expression of individuality, inspiration, and a challenge to embrace our highest intent.

Jazz Is for Everyone is a series of five one-hour sessions exploring jazz music. Come to one or join them all—each session stands on its own and welcomes listeners at any level.
What You’ll Experience:
- Guided listening
- Live music demonstrations
- Stories that connect the music to people, places, and intent
- A space for questions, curiosity, and shared discovery
About
Jeremy Walker launched Jazz Is for Everyone in 2004 at his Brilliant Corners Jazz Club, with Wynton Marsalis serving as Artistic Advisor. The program was developed as an Educational Affiliate with Jazz at Lincoln Center. Since then, Walker’s been writing, composing, performing, producing, and speaking about why this music still matters.

Date(s):
Time
3 pmVenue:
18 Biltmore Ave.
Asheville, NC 28801 (map)