<p>How does jazz speak to the tumult of today? Can a song change a mind? Is improvisation a political act? A frank discussion about what musicians can communicate in the face of social and political unrest, and how these times affect the course of and context for our culture.</p> <p> Moderator: Larry Blumenfeld (Wall Street Journal). Panelists: Vijay Iyer, Rene Marie, Arturo O'Farrill.</p>

How does jazz speak to the tumult of today? Can a song change a mind? Is improvisation a political act? A frank discussion about what musicians can communicate in the face of social and political unrest, and how these times affect the course of and context for our culture. Moderator: Larry Blumenfeld (Wall Street Journal). Panelists: Vijay Iyer, Rene Marie, Arturo O'Farrill.

Jazz in Troubled Times

Welcome to the Jazz Congress Podcast, showcasing discussions between musical luminaries attending one of the jazz industry's premiere networking events. 

Presented by Jazz at Lincoln Center and JazzTimes, Jazz Congress is an annual conference designed to bring together artists, media, and industry leaders in the global jazz community to exchange ideas and nurture the jazz community and support the music. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit jazzcongress.org.

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Welcome to the Jazz Congress Podcast, showcasing discussions between musical luminaries attending one of the jazz industry's premiere networking events. Presented by Jazz at Lincoln Center and JazzTimes, Jazz Congress is an annual conference designed to bring together artists, media, and industry leaders in the global jazz community to exchange ideas and nurture the jazz community and support the music. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit jazzcongress.org.

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