Jazz Meets Poetry - Gil Scott-Heron at The Nash

9:00pm; Advance tickets: $15, $8 Students (25 & under w/ ID). At the door: $20, $10 Students (25 & under w/ ID); TWO SHOWS: 7:00 & 9:00 pm. JAZZ meets POETRY is a new series at The Nash for 2017-2018 that places poets and jazz musicians center stage to make art that is expressive, interactive and captivating. Part theatre part concert, this performance tributes Gil Scott-Heron - considered to be "one of the most important progenitors of rap music" (AllMusic's John Bush) - with original poetry, spoken word and musical accompaniment provided by The Nash. MUSIC BY: Chris Pena – keyboards, Dylan Thomas – bass, Ira King – drums...

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9:00pm; Advance tickets: $15, $8 Students (25 & under w/ ID). At the door: $20, $10 Students (25 & under w/ ID); TWO SHOWS: 7:00 & 9:00 pm. JAZZ meets POETRY is a new series at The Nash for 2017-2018 that places poets and jazz musicians center stage to make art that is expressive, interactive and captivating. Part theatre part concert, this performance tributes Gil Scott-Heron - considered to be "one of the most important progenitors of rap music" (AllMusic's John Bush) - with original poetry, spoken word and musical accompaniment provided by The Nash. MUSIC BY: Chris Pena – keyboards, Dylan Thomas – bass, Ira King – drums. SPECIAL GUEST: Brooklyn, NY-based artist Tai Allen, who released a book and soundtrack project - No Jewels - in 2017. In 2010, his album "Easy Readin'" was awarded Album of the Year by the National Poetry Awards. He is a member of the National Black Writers Conference Steering Committee and has also served as the Conference's Poetry Cafe host. Allen also is creative director for Arts+Crafts, where he curates an annual Tap+Cork Brooklyn Beer & Wine Fest, and creates performance opportunities for emerging artists, djs and poets.

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