Artspace 304 will host a performance by renowned jazz musician and IL Humanities Road Scholar Speaker John Cooper. The piece is titled "Traditional Jazz: A Historical Perspective of Early Jazz from the New Orleans and Chicago era".
The performance is described as an educational journey into literature in the style of New Orleans-era jazz. The presentation aims to provide a deeper understanding of jazz from a historical and cultural standpoint.
This free event, co-produced by the Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau, celebrates Illinois' rich cultural heritage. It will take place on Saturday, September 14th, from 6 to 8 pm at Artspace 304, located at 304 W Walnut St in Carbondale. Parking is available in the First Christian Church lot.