This Is Jazz!

This new free program traces the development of America’s greatest contribution to the arts, jazz!  

San Diego jazz expert, author and media personality Dirk Sutro presents a four-part lecture/performance series covering the history of American jazz music. With live demonstrations by leading San Diego musical guests and lively discussions between artists and audience, This Is Jazz! explores the origins, primary phases and current directions of the music that gave us Armstrong, Goodman, Holliday, Parker, Brubeck, Marsalis and countless other unforgettable players and voices. Join us for this rare opportunity to experience the history of jazz past, present, and future with musicians who play a vital part in the music’s legacy.