Sept 25 Radio Talk: What’s the future of jazz, today and tomorrow?

Sep 10th, 2020 | By Nathan Moore

Jazz musicians today face challenges that the likes of Charlie Parker and Miles Davis never had to imagine. How do jazz artists practice their craft – let alone make a living – during the twin crises of the pandemic and this social-political moment?

Check out the recording of this panel discussion that took place on September 25, 2020:

Panelists include:
  • John D’earth, jazz trumpeter and educator
  • Ivan Orr, multi-instrumentalist, composer, performer, and educator
  • Kait Dunton, composer, pianist, and educator
  • Dhara Goradia, bassist, composer, and bandleader
Moderator: Nathan Moore, WTJU General Manager

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