BLUES AND TABOOS BLUES AND TABOOS
dives into the dives into the hot, rebellious roots of early blues and hot, rebellious roots of early blues and jazz—music filled with passion, grit, and jazz—music filled with passion, grit, and unfiltered expression. unfiltered expression.
Before censorship tamed the airwaves, Before censorship tamed the airwaves, jazz celebrated love, desire, heartbreak, jazz celebrated love, desire, heartbreak, and defiance with bold, risqué lyrics and and defiance with bold, risqué lyrics and fearless creativity. fearless creativity.
This show brings that untamed spirit back This show brings that untamed spirit back to life, honoring the music’s deep cultural to life, honoring the music’s deep cultural roots and the freedom it stood for. Join us roots and the freedom it stood for. Join us for a night that revives the soul of jazz— for a night that revives the soul of jazz— unapologetic, wild, and unforgettable. unapologetic, wild, and unforgettable.
BRYAN CARTER HILARY GARDNER OLIVIA CHINDAMO
SONNY STEP ANGELA GREY TAHIRA CARTER
ROBBIE LEE
The Show
The performances include 5-6 musicians from our roster. Exact artists and song lists depend on city and performance date. more about us HERE
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Tony & Grammy winner BRYAN
Celebrated Juilliard-trained OLIVIA CHINDAMO
CARTER
SUZANNE WALDOWSKI
JAZZ AT THE BALLROOM
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JAZZ AT THE BALLROOM is committed to keeping the American Songbook and swinging, classic jazz thriving and sharing this extraordinary American art form with the greater public.
Beyond the concerts, JATB works to introduce, teach, and explore this incredible art form through workshops, special events, and public concerts at schools, hospitals, senior living communities and other places where people do not easily have access to the arts. Through these efforts, they keep unforgettable jazz standards alive and foster a love of music in future generations.
