Jazz at Lincoln Center released Juneteenth-themed album "Freedom, Justice and Hope" featuring jazz legends and new compositions addressing the 1919 Elaine massacre.
Just in time for Juneteenth, Jazz at Lincoln Center has released a Juneteenth-themed album titled "Freedom, Justice and Hope". This collaboration with Bryan Stevenson's Equal Justice Initiative features music from jazz legends like Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane, as well as new compositions by Josh Evans and Endea Owens. One notable piece, "Elaine" by Evans, musically depicts the 1919 Elaine, Arkansas massacre.
June 19, 2024
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