Harmonizing in Arkansas: Jazz

Clinton Presidential Library and Museum
Little Rock, AR

This Celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month will feature a presentation by Stephen Koch, creator and host of “Arkansongs,” and a performance by the Redd Shoee Creww, including some of President Clinton's favorite jazz numbers.

Koch will explore the history of jazz in the United States and significant contributions of Arkansans to the genre. The Redd Shoee Creww, an Arkansas-based quintet, will perform musical selections that reflect the themes of Koch's presentation.

Harmonizing in Arkansas: Jazz is part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250, public programs exploring cultural and creative expression in local communities, produced in collaboration with the Federation of State Humanities Councils. Arrive early and stay late to share your thoughts related to America250. Insights from these conversations will be shared with the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.

ASL interpretation is available during our events.

This program is presented in partnership with Humanities Arkansas.

About Harmonizing in Arkansas:
Music has always been a part of America. To commemorate America250, the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum is partnering with Humanities Arkansas to celebrate American-made music, particularly styles that flourished in Arkansas during the 20th century.

The Harmonizing in Arkansas initiative is a series of programs highlighting different genres of music, culminating with songwriting workshops during the Arkansas Folklife Festival, June 26-28. All programs are free and open to the public.

Program support provided by the Federation of State Humanities Councils as part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250, a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.