Imagine someone trying to redevelop historic Independence Hall in Philadelphia and turn it into a shopping mall. The outcry would be heard far and wide. That would compare, in a way to the frenzy among jazz historians and music lovers over the disappearance of the New Orleans landmarks associated with pioneers such as Buddy Bolden, Kid Ory, Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver and even Louis Armstrong. NOLA writer/photographer John McCusker and essayist Lolis Eric Elie have spent decades documenting the efforts to find and keep the sites. McCusker will present their findings in a free webinar sponsored by the Potomac River Jazz Club on Monday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. EASTERN time. These talks on Zoom are free (the jazz club welcomes donations to offset its production costs), but registration is required by p.m. ET the night of the event. The link will be emailed to registrants.
PRJC presents Jazz Talk: Cradles of Jazz featuring N.O.L.A.Jazz Historian John M
