Inside Track: Beyond the Blackberry Patch March 2, 2012

Series sponsor: Sequent
Concert sponsor: Lewis & Genevieve Smoot, Sr.

Take part in the rebirth of the King-Lincoln District with a world premiere performance led by critically-acclaimed trombonist, renowned composer, and jazz ambassador Wycliffe Gordon!

Friday & Saturday, 8 p.m.

Featuring:
Wycliffe Gordon
The Bobby Floyd Trio
Aaron Diehl

The Blackberry Patch is a folkloric name given to the area on Columbus’ near east side where many settled during the Great Migration. Once known as the Cradle of Jazz, the King-Lincoln District was a hotbed of African American culture. Inspired by the writings of Anna Bishop, “Beyond the Blackberry Patch” is a new commission by world-renowned trombonist/composer Wycliffe Gordon and based on the research of eight neighborhood schools under the theme “King-Lincoln District: Then, Now, Next.” Experience the rebirth of this famous district along with an all-star cast fashioned around the Bobby Floyd Trio including Aaron Diehl and many more homegrown artists!

Single tickets go on sale Monday, August 15, 2011 and are available through the CAPA Ticket Office for $37 (loge) and $32 (main floor). Student tickets are $15 (with ID at door). Tickets are also available by phone at 614-469-0939 and through all Ticketmaster outlets.

Official Website: http://jazzartsgroup.org