Sonic Conversations

Distinguished Guest Composer Matana Roberts is one of the leading lights of contemporary experimental music, combining their widely recognized gifts as an alto saxophone player and improviser with an intensely engaged re-definition of Jazz traditions. Roberts will present a solo improvisation for saxophone, followed by a round-table discussion led by CCCC Director Augusta Read Thomas with Seth Brodsky, Jennifer Iverson, and Travis Jackson. A reception will conclude the event.

Free for all attendees, no tickets required.

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