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Maintaining the Tradition: An Evening of Jazz with Ray Blue

May 18, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Master jazz & blues artist Ray Blue is back at the African American Museum of Iowa for one night only!
Join us on Wednesday, May 18 to listen to the music of acclaimed artist Ray Blue! This performance will feature the Ray Blue Work Ensemble. Doors open at 5:00 PM and guests will also have the opportunity to explore the AAMI exhibit, Mapping Exclusions: Redlining in Iowa.
Admission is free, with donations gladly accepted, but you must reserve your ticket here.

Ray Blue’s music can be described as a fusion of straight ahead jazz and rhythmic groove. Ray is a New York bred saxophonist, composer, arranger and educator who performs internationally. He received his Master’s degree from University of Iowa and now consults and presents at schools, colleges, universities and community institutions around the world. He is the founder of Cross-Cultural Connection, Inc. a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that promotes jazz culture, performance and education.

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Venue

African American Museum of Iowa
55 12th Ave SE
Cedar Rapids , IA 52401 United States
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Phone
319-862-2101