The New West Coast Sound: An L.A. Jazz Legacy (Preview)
Preview: Season 11 Episode 2 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
This is the story of Los Angeles’ emerging generation of community-focused black musicians
Growing up amongst jazz legends within the deep musical traditions of Leimert Park, drummer Mekala Session and his peers grapple with how to preserve this rich legacy—striving to carry forward the tenets that took root in the work of Horace Tapscott and his Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra. This is the story of Los Angeles’ emerging generation of community-focused black musicians.
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The New West Coast Sound: An L.A. Jazz Legacy (Preview)
Preview: Season 11 Episode 2 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Growing up amongst jazz legends within the deep musical traditions of Leimert Park, drummer Mekala Session and his peers grapple with how to preserve this rich legacy—striving to carry forward the tenets that took root in the work of Horace Tapscott and his Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra. This is the story of Los Angeles’ emerging generation of community-focused black musicians.
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Jazz is Black American Classical Music
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Clip: S11 Ep2 | 1m 2s | Jazz is Black American classical music that can teach and empower people. (1m 2s)
Jazz Prodigy Jameal Dean's 'Trippy' Music
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Clip: S11 Ep2 | 2m 57s | Mekala Session breaks down Jamael Dean's prowess and lineage in jazz. (2m 57s)
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