The Frost Studio Jazz Band, Etienne Charles, director, is proud to present Oscar Micheaux’s silent race film ‘Within Our Gates,’ synchronized with Wycliffe Gordon’s original score, “Within These Gates of Mine.” This event powerfully fuses history and music, highlighting the earliest surviving film by an African-American filmmaker. ‘Within Our Gates’ is a dark and emotional indictment of American racial injustices. The concert features Gordon, trumpeter Etienne Charles, The Frost Studio Jazz Band – a 20-piece jazz orchestra, and vocalists. Tickets are $40 general admission, $35 seniors, and $15 student/child here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/1811/production/1210219?performanceId=11510175

ABOUT WYCLIFFE GORDON –Highly acclaimed trombonist Wycliffe Gordon enjoys an extraordinary career as a soloist, as well as performing and touring with some of the world’s most sought-after jazz musicians. His high-energy, traditional hard-swinging style captivates audiences across time–performing  for dignitaries and heads- of-state to elementary school children. He is equally at home as a composer, arranger and recording artist with over 50 recordings to his credit, 24 of which he is leader or co-leader. He is one of America’s foremost music educators and currently serves as full time director of jazz studies at Augusta University and travels all over the world giving masterclasses and performances with college and university ensembles. Valet parking is available for $10; parking is also available in lots. Food Truck will be selling food starting at 6:00 P.M. We like masks if you do. (UM – Coral Gables)