Artists & Sense of Place Residency Contemporary Congo: African Rhythms in Jazz
Teaching artist Jamar Pierre spent four weeks with 1st – 5th graders from Young Audiences Charter School at Lawrence D. Crocker and Kate Middleton Campus to explore the history of jazz in the city of New Orleans. During the residency, Pierre discusses historical influence of African music to what would become New Orleans jazz. Together, they contributed to a vibrant mural featuring jazz legends and cultural imagery. Read More about Artists & Sense of Place Residency Contemporary Congo: African Rhythms in Jazz