Event
Words and Music | The Aesthetics, Politics, and Pleasures of Queer Collaboration in Jazz
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 17:30to19:30
Elizabeth Wirth Music Building
Tanna Schulich Hall, 527 rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montreal, QC, H3A 1E3, CA
Price:
Free admission
The Aesthetics, Politics, and Pleasures of Queer Collaboration in Jazz聽
This multimedia presentation celebrates Professor Lisa Barg鈥檚 new book,聽Queer Arrangements: Billy Strayhorn and Midcentury Jazz Collaboration聽with an author鈥檚 talk, live music, short film screening, and panel discussion. The event will be followed by a reception and book signing. The panel discussion will feature Barg in conversation with Professors Lloyd (Chip) Whitesell and Guthrie Ramsey. Philadelphia-based vocalist and pianist V. Shayne Frederick will sing from the Strayhorn songbook.聽 聽
Featuring:
- Guthrie Ramsey, Schulich Distinguished Visiting Chair in Music
- Professors Lisa Barg and Lloyd Whitesell, Music Research Department
- V. Shayne Frederick, guest singer
