Baltimore saxophone player and Coppin State professor, Jamal Moore’s bracing avant-garde music pushes emotional and technical boundaries. He’s propelled by his intense study of jazz history and in general African-American music created away from stifling commerciality. Grab a drink and sit down to an evening of music and conversation illuminating Moore’s musical story and vast range of influences. Hosted by Brooks Long.

Moore is gaining renown after graduating from the California Institute for the Arts with an MFA in African-American improvisation. At CalArts he studied with the great Wadada Leo Smith, among others; Moore’s résumé includes work alongside Nicole Mitchell, Roscoe Mitchell and George Duke.

TUE MAY 1 | 7PM | FREE!