Exhibition celebrates New Jersey’s rich history and central role in the evolution of the musical genre, and features artists who have been inspired by its innovations and stylings
Opening Reception 9/26, 7pm-9pm
Pierro Gallery, Baird Center, 5 Mead Street, South Orange, NJ 07079
Gallery Hours Wed. & Thurs.: 2-7pm. Fri. & Sat.: 1-4pm, and by appointment
Through the use of audio recordings, video presentations, photography and other visual art, the exhibition JAZZ STORIES explores the cultural connectedness and influence of Jazz music in a variety of contexts and ranges: an examination of order and chaos, as an indicator of time and place, as a conveyance of the voice in storytelling, and as an expression of pure emotion. Guest curated by gallerist and photographer Micha Hamilton of Maplewood, NJ.
Participating Artist: Jack Anderson, Sue Karnet, Allyson Block, Ron Brown, Jim Buchanan, Charles Caldwell, Jeanette Centeno, C.J. Collins, Tammy DeVoe, Maria Dominguez, Bob Freese, Evelyn Graves, Micha Hamilton, Julian Hryshko, Al Johnson, Angela Kariotis, George Kopp, Abby Levine, Julie Levine, Beatrice Mady, Alan McCormick, Larry McKim, Mansa Mussa, Nancy Nikkal, Sam Parr, Melide Rhodas, Felix Sockwell, Debra Wade, Joe Walentini, Alan Walker, Michael Weintrob, Gail Winbury and Ann Vollum.
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