Views & Brews: Benny Goodman and The Art of Intersection
Tue. 01/29 | 6:00PM @ Cactus Cafe (map)
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- Event: 6pm FREE In the 1930’s, the clarinetist and bandleader, Benny Goodman, brought jazz stylings to mainstream America. What was the lasting significance of Goodman’s contributions beyond the Swing Era? In an age of segregation, creeping fear, and xenophobia, Goodman boldly set forth a new agenda for American music, integrating his band and exasperating the assumptions of culture, sophistication, and assumed ways of life. What does it mean to be a visionary? How do we balance our dreams and our dramatic idiosyncrasies with the everyday and grueling disciplined life that we must live to make an impact? How do we know if we have been successful? What does success really mean? We look forward to an evening engaged in both spirited discussion about Goodman and his relationships to his musicians — specifically, pianist Teddy Wilson, vibraphonist Lionel Hampton, and guitarist Charlie Christian — discussing music, and legacy — and we will enjoy superlative live music. All shows are free and open to the public with doors opening a half-hour before the event. Views and Brews is supported by your generous donations at the door. Thank you!
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