Screening: Beacons of Jazz
Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 6:30 PM
New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music
55 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011
FREE!
Beginning in 1986, The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music has annually recognized jazz musicians and others who have “significantly contributed to the evolution of American music culture” with the Beacons in Jazz award. Recipients include Milt Hinton, Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, Joe Williams, Benny Carter, Max Roach, Chico Hamilton, and George and Joyce Wein. These gala events were attended by many musical luminaries and special guests, and prominently featured memorable performances by jazz legends.
In 1993, Cab Calloway was the recipient of the Beacons Award, and the evening’s festivities were filmed for posterity. Hosted by Bill Cosby, Donald Byrd and Milt Hinton were also present and captured live in performance. Now, for the first time ever, the footage from this historic concert will finally be screened. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to view this fascinating piece of jazz history.
FREE . Seating is first-come, first-served.
Screening: The Girls in the Band
Thursday, August 22, 2013, 6:30 PM
New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music
55 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011
FREE!
THE GIRLS IN THE BAND tells the poignant, untold stories of female jazz and big band instrumentalists and their fascinating, groundbreaking journeys from the late 30’s to the present day. These incredibly talented women endured sexism, racism and diminished opportunities for decades, yet continue today to persevere, inspire and elevate their talents in a field that seldom welcomed them.
Following the screening, Director Judy Chaikin, drummer Kim Thompson and moderator Dr. Lara Pellegrinelli will join in a discussion about women in jazz and share their take on woman’s historic roles both in front and behind the scenes in the jazz world.