Description
This Election Day, take your mind off the impending results with a fun and entertaining dive into the long and intertwining history of jazz and American politics. From Memphis' infamous Boss Crump all the way through a certain saxophone-blowin' President from Arkansas, jazz and politics have often rubbed shoulders, elbows, and more. This non-partisan class will examine such exciting topics as Dizzy Gillespie's 1964 campaign for the White House, Richard Nixon's unabashed love for jazz, Lionel Hampton's work as a Republican activist, and more!