Tuesday, June 30 @ 7:00 pm
National Jazz Museum in Harlem
Join us for part two of our exploration of gospel quartet music—one of the most influential traditions in American music. Emerging from Black churches and community gatherings across the South, quartet singing helped shape the sound, spirit, and performance practices of gospel, rhythm & blues, soul, doo-wop, and early rock and roll. Through rich vocal harmonies, improvisation, call-and-response, and powerful storytelling, gospel quartets carried messages of faith, resilience, and community while leaving an enduring mark on American culture. This conversation will examine the tradition’s history, musical innovations, and lasting influence on generations of artists and audiences.
This special program, curated and hosted by vocalist Joy Brown, explores the history, artistry, and cultural impact of gospel quartet music through a panel discussion with guitarist Rodney Jones and saxophonist Jason Marshall.
This event offers audiences a rare opportunity to hear firsthand perspectives on the music’s enduring influence and its vital, though often underrecognized, place in American musical history.
This program is made possible with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
We are your go-to venue for off-site meetings, receptions, film screenings, workshops, networking events, socials and more. Located in the heart of Central Harlem’s thriving culinary and entertainment district, The National Jazz Museum in Harlem is the perfect place to hold your next gathering.