About This Event:
For the first of four, one-hour presentations about Sidney Bechet, Evan addresses Bechet's gift for spontaneous melody and improvisation.
This mini-course is hosted by Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of their summer "Swing University" programming.
WHEN:
Wednesday, 4 August 2021
7pm-8pm ET (6pm CT)
WHERE:
ONLINE
WHO:
Evan Christopher, instructor
Seton Hawkins, moderator
Map:
TICKET INFO:
Single Class - Only $10
All Summer Subscription
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Evan Christopher began playing clarinet in junior high school in Long Beach, CA. His first introduction to New Orleans music was hearing Louis Armstrong's Hot Fives and Sevens with Johnny Dodds and Ar...