Ben Bierman - Listening to Jazz - John Jay Research Book Talk
Channel: John Jay Research
Date: 2017-06-14

Publisher site: http://bit.ly/23Hy8yA
http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/faculty/benjamin-bierman

John Jay College Associate Professor of Art and Music Benjamin Bierman presents a talk based on his 2016 book 'Listening to Jazz' at John Jay College on April 20th, 2017. Bierman is joined by fellow musicians Ben Lapidus (http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/faculty/benjamin-lapidus), Tony Regusis, and David Dunaway (http://www.daviddunawaymusic.com/).

'Listening to Jazz' offers an engaging introduction to the rich history and culture of jazz, including its evolution and how its various styles intersect and blend. Bierman's understanding and love of music lead to a uniquely humanizing portrayal of the 20th century's most important musical genre.

Ben Bierman is Associate Professor of Music at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He is both a scholar and performer of 20th-century American music, including jazz, blues, R&B, pop, and concert music. As a trumpet player, producer, and bandleader, Ben has performed with artists such as B.B. King, Archie Shepp, Celia Cruz, and Stevie Ray Vaughn.