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WLA/WHS Scholarly Series: “Jazzed Up: The History of Jazz in America” – Dr. Gil Harel at the Wilton Library
January 26, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
In the 13th year of the collaboration between Wilton Library and the Wilton Historical Society, the scholarly lecture series will focus on the theme of “Jazzed Up: The History of Jazz in America.” During this program, the second event of the five part series, Dr. Gil Harel (PhD, Brandeis University) will discuss the ways in which jazz as a medium was intertwined with the civil rights movement and the unrelenting drive towards social justice. A reception will follow the talk.
The discussion will be moderated by Max Gabrielson. The series is sponsored by Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. The media sponsor is the Wilton Bulletin.
No charge but donations are always welcome. Registration is required for each lecture individually. Register online or call 203-762-6334.
