Join host Christine Passarella as she engages in a deep and moving conversation with the acclaimed tenor saxophonist and former Jazz Messenger Javon Jackson during the release of his newest CD "Javon Jackson The Gospel According to Nikki Giovanni" This episode was recorded on February 21, 2022. This CD is a historic collaboration between the Javon and the renowned African American poet, activist and educator Nikki Giovanni. You will hear brilliant songs performed by Jackson and his band. On track two we hear one of Nikki Giovanni's poems recited by Christina Greer and on track three we hear Giovanni sing in honor of her friend the great Nina Simone. Join us as we go on a journey listening to mostly spirituals, all selected by Giovanni and arranged by Jackson. For more on Mr. Jackson go to JavonJackson.com. Host, educator Christine Passarella is a columnist and founder of Kids for Coltrane. Visit ChristinePassarella.com to learn more about her work. Passarella's column Beauty, Love & Justice: Living A Coltranian Life can be found on AllAboutJazz.com