The Equity of Jazz

Explore how jazz improvisation provides a model for fostering equity and excellence in both musical and non-musical contexts through this 17-minute TEDx talk. Join musician and scholar Chris Washburne, along with his band, as they demonstrate how jazz offers more than just an aesthetic experience, presenting strategies to address some of the world's most pressing problems. Discover insights from Washburne, a Professor of Music at Columbia University, Chair of the Music Department, and Founder of Columbia's Louis Armstrong Jazz Performance Program, as he draws from his extensive experience as a trombonist and author of numerous publications on jazz, Latin jazz, and popular music.