Jazz Underground: Jerome Jennings
Off-Campus Arts Event
Jazz Underground: Jerome Jennings
Jazz Underground presents Jerome Jennings & ill Philosophy, a celebration of the Black sound tradition(s) with music that reflects the American experience.
FREE
Lincoln Center - The Underground at Jaffe Drive
July 28, 2024 | 6:00 pm
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Event Details

Drummer, activist, bandleader, sideman, and Emmy Award-winning composerJerome Jennings performs alongside ill Philosophy during a celebration of the Black sound tradition(s) with music that reflects the American experience.

Ticket Details

There are two ways to access this event:

1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up!

2. Reserve Fast Track Access, opening the Monday before the event at noon. While event admission is not guaranteed, Fast Track ticket holders will have priority over the General Admission line up until 15 minutes before show time.

Location

Lincoln Center
The Underground at Jaffe Drive
Columbus Ave at 63rd Street
New York, NY

About The Event

Jazz Underground presents Jerome Jennings & ill Philosophy, a celebration of the Black sound tradition(s). The group performs music that reflects the American experience. Jerome Jennings is a drummer, activist, bandleader, sideman, and Emmy Award-winning composer. His debut recording “The Beast” is a reflection of the everyday joys and traumas of Black life in the U.S. It was named one of the top three jazz releases by NPR, received a four star rating in Downbeat Magazine, and was nominated for the prestigious French Grand Prix du Disque Award for Album of the Year in 2016. Jerome’s sophomore recording, “Solidarity”, released in November 2019, was recognized by NPR as the best music that spoke truth to power of 2019.

FEATURING
Jerome Jennings, drums
Stéphane Clément, trumpet
Neta Ranaan, saxophone
Alexis Marcelo, piano/keyboard
Malik McLaurine, electric/upright bass
DJ Oooh Child, turntables

For more information, please visit the event website.

Image: Jerome Jennings / courtesy of Lincoln Center