The Jazz Legacy Project

www.jazzlegacyproject.com

Date: Friday, April 11, 2025

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Ronan Performing Arts Center

Concert Details: What is the Jazz Legacy Project?

How did John Coltrane influence hip-hop? Why is Billie Holiday's voice so unique? How did Dave Brubeck force pro-civil rights policy in the South?

Created in 2015 after an epiphany Justin Varnes had while teaching a college Jazz History course, the Jazz Legacy Project combines education with entertainment. Each show features compelling stories about the artists and their influence on American music and culture woven in between authentic performances of popular jazz songs designed to engage casual audiences.