J.J. Johnson Indy Legacy Panel and Jam at the Indy Jazz Fest

JJ Johnson – Indiana Avenue and Beyond | Indianapolis Jazz Foundation Legacy Event

Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long dives into a dynamic discussion of the legacy of JJ Johnson in what would have been his 100th year and the history of Indiana Avenue & beyond featuring industry experts Steve Turre, Phil Ranelin, Steve Allee, Rob Dixon, and Pharez Whitted! Following the panel will showcase a heavy-hitting legacy jam featuring IJF Hall of Famers and Next Gen Masters.

Featured Panelists :

Steve Turre – jazz innovator, trombonist and seashellist,
Phil Ranelin – IJF Hall of Fame trombonists, composer, producer, IJF Hall of Fame member
Steve Allee – nationally recognized pianist, composer, producer, IJF Hall of Fame member
Rob Dixon – IJF Artistic and Education Director, IJF Hall of Fame member
Pharez Whitted – nationally recognized trumpeter, educator, composer, producer. Voted Chicago’s Jazz Musician of the Year

Legacy Jam Band :

Brandon Douthitt – sax
Kenny Phelps – drums
Jacob Smith – bass
Steve Jones – keys

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