Making History, Making Change: An Incomparable Evening of Women in Jazz

🌟 Join us for an unforgettable evening honoring women in jazz! 🌟

Dive into the rich tapestry of American history at the Making History, Making Change Lecture Series, a national initiative between the Smithsonian and its Affiliate organizations. In tribute to International Women's Day, we are excited to welcome Dr. Krystal Klingenberg to Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden for an inspiring exploration of the legendary jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald.

🎶 Event Highlights:

• Date: 4 mars | Time: 18:00 - 19:00
• Location: The Carpenter’s Shop, Building Y
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• Admission: Free (Registration Required)
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Dr. Klingenberg, a curator of music at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History and host of the museum’s Collected podcast, will take us on a captivating journey through Ella Fitzgerald’s life. We will explore her extraordinary artistry and the remarkable legacy she left as both a common and exceptional figure of her time.

✨ The evening will also feature a musical tribute curated by Jeanine Otis, showcasing an all-female cast of performers who will commemorate the vital role of women in jazz through a blend of poetry and song. Ms. Otis dedicates this performance to the spirit of Sajda Musawwir Ladner, founder of the Staten Island JAZZ Festival.

🎤 Performers Include:

• Bernice Brooks (drums)
• Kal Ferretti (trumpet)
• Yuuki Koike (saxophone)
• Jeanine Otis (curator, narrator, vocalist)
• Miho Sasaki (piano)
• Niranjana (Nina) Shankar (vocalist)
• Maya Gilbert Smith/Maya Da Poet (poet)
• Victoria Montero (bass)

This evening marks the launch of Jazz Is Staten Island, a music series that intertwines America’s 250th birthday celebrations with the innovative spirit of jazz. Presented by Snug Harbor in partnership with Universal Temple of the Arts, the series will delve into the history, legacy, and future of jazz music through the lens of Staten Island artists.

✅ Organized by Smithsonian Affiliations as part of the Smithsonian’s Our Shared Future: 250, with support from the Dreier Family, Johanna and Ken Kim Family, Vaishali Shah Chadha and Family, and Michael Vu & Meridel Bulle-Vu.

Additional support for Jazz Is Staten Island is provided by the Howard Gilman Foundation, New York State Council on the Arts, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.

📍 Location: Staten Island Children's Museum, 1000 Richmond Ter, Staten Island, NY 10301, United States