Venture Richmond, in partnership with the City of Richmond and the
National Council for the Traditional Arts, will produce the Richmond
Folk Festival October 10-12, 2008.
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An Afternoon of Jazz: The Historic Richmond Jazz Suite
3:00pm at Muse Creative Workspace
6 North 19th Street (between Main and Franklin Streets) |
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An Afternoon of Jazz: The Historic Richmond Jazz Suite
On Sunday, April 20th, The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia will host An Afternoon of Jazz concert at 3:00pm at Muse Creative Workspace, 6 North 19th Street (between Main and Franklin Streets).
The Historic Richmond Jazz Suite was written by
composer/artist Ashby Anderson, and is his musical interpretation of
historical people and places in the city of Richmond. This four
movement masterwork reflects classic Richmond themes, including: Soul
of Second Street - a nod to the heyday of Richmond's famed street;
Devil's Half-Acre - a glimpse at the former slave jail in Shockoe
Bottom; Locomotive 231 - about the train that remains in the collapsed
Church Hill Tunnel; and Steppin' - an ode to Richmonder Bill "Bojangles
Robinson." The composition was commissioned by Meet the Composer, a
national organization that supports the creation of new musical works.
The concert is the second in a series of performances by local
musicians and vocalists organized by the Black History Museum with
sponsorship from CapitalOne. Tickets are $15 ($12 for Black History
Museum members) and may be purchased at the door. For further
information, call the Black History Museum at 804-780-9093.
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04.15.2008 
