We learned a lot from this useful video on African-American culture
and artwork !
Over a hundred years ago a new art form was birthed, a southern spark proliferating into the midwest, Jazz proved it was far from a passing trend. In this TEDx, saxophonist Wayne Escoffery celebrates the american indigenous art form known as Jazz as one of many gifts brought to bear by the African American community. Far from just a talk, this Grammy award-winning artist scintillates the senses, and calls on communities around the U.S. to rally around this endemic, beloved music genre, to ensure its preservation for generations to come.
“The London born, 2014 Downbeat Critics Poll Rising Star and Grammy Award winning tenor
saxophonist Wayne Escoffery is one of the Jazz world’s most talented rising stars and in-demand
musicians. He received a Bachelor of Music while studying with Jazz legend Jackie McLean at The
Harrt School, and a Masters of Music while attending the Thelonious Monk Institute at The New
England Conservatory. Escoffery is a member of the famed Mingus Big Band and a member of
legendary trumpeter Tom Harrell’s quintet. He frequently tours internationally with the aforementioned groups
as well as with his own quartet.”
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx
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This talk and music were both a great pleasure to listen to and to think about. hats off to Wayne-
Well Said! Good Job!!!
Nice job Wayne!
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Wayne Escoffery is an excellent musician and his love and passion for jazz shines through in his recordings and performances. I hope to see him live some day here in the US.