Culture and Concerts: Soulful Women in Jazz takes place on Saturday, June 21, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM and explores the essential history, artistry, and influence of Black women in jazz as a key touchpoint of Black Music Month. Culture and Concerts will explore the rich cultural confluence of sound and story through a dynamic program that includes:

A panel discussion featuring acclaimed music industry veterans, scholars, and cultural curators sharing insights of the genre. Inside the Miller Room at the Library. There will be panel that includes established music industry professionals (Diane Robertson- Executive Director Leimert Park Jazz Festival; Qiana Conley-Akinro, Sr. Executive Director LA Chapter Recording Academy; Dara Starr tucker, Jazz Vocalist/Radio Personality; A. Scott Galloway, Music Critic/Journalist)

A live music performance, bringing the rhythms and improvisational brilliance of jazz to life in a community concert format. We are ecstatic to present Tatiana Tate in concert outside the Library on the Terrace facing Lincoln Park. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy!
A curated reading list of books, biographies, and critical works spotlighting women jazz artists and the broader impact of African American music on literature and society.

Visual elements and exhibits that pay homage to iconic figures and moments in jazz history.
A Spotify Playlist carefully curated by Greg Johnson (https://beachcityradio.com/culture-concerts/)
Music by DJ Mixologist DJ Jasper

This free public event offers an opportunity for community members of all ages to reflect, learn, and celebrate through an immersive, multi-sensory experience.

“We’re honored to bring together musicians, writers, and thinkers to explore how jazz — especially the voices of women in jazz — has shaped our cultural imagination,” said Gregory Johnson, creator and organizer of Culture and Concerts. “This event is a tribute not only to the music but to the culture, the stories and struggles behind it — and how they continue to inspire. Further this serves as a prime example of music as Public Art – quality, professional performance presented free and accessible to the community.”

Join us for an afternoon of soulful sound, spirit, and celebration at one of Long Beach’s most vibrant cultural spaces.

Event Details:
What: Culture and Concerts: Soulful Women in Jazz
When: Saturday, June 21 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Billie Jean King Main Library
200 W. Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802
Admission: Free and open to the public

For more information, please contact the Billie Jean King Main Library or visit https://beachcityradio.com/culture-concerts/ . You can also visit Our Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/culture-and-concerts-women-in-jazz-for-african-american-music-month-tickets-1358006476929?aff=oddtdtcreator