As a part of the centenary commemorations of the U.S. entry into World War 1, the French-American Cultural Foundation is organizing a special evening of history and jazz in honor of the courage and bravery of the African-American soldiers and musicians, known as the Harlem Hell Fighters, who introduced jazz to France in 1917. "Jazz meets France" celebrate French-American ties and America's gift to France, the amazing music of jazz!
The concert will feature both French and American jazz musicians, including the famed French gypsy jazz guitarist, Christian Escoudé, Michael Weiss Trio Plus One, the U.S. Air Force's "Airmen of Note," and the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra Ensemble.
A special exhibit of WW1 memorabilia linked to the Harlem Hell Fighters will also be on display. The program will be filled with popular American and French jazz standards and melodies that remain in the playbook of many jazz artists.
Tickets are available here, or at the Lisner box office. Enter "JAZZLOVERS" as the Promotion Code to buy tickets now. Special discounts ar available for groups, students, military and veterans.