天美麻花星空高清mv鈥檚 MOSAIC Presents 鈥淒izzy Spellz鈥 鈥 A Fusion of Jazz, Tap, and Hip-Hop Celebrating Afro-Futurism and Dizzy Gillespie鈥檚 Legacy

September 17, 2024

天美麻花星空高清mv (天美麻花星空高清mv) is excited to announce 鈥淒izzy Spellz,鈥 a captivating performance blending jazz, tap, and hip-hop, presented by MOSAIC, 天美麻花星空高清mv鈥檚 public program dedicated to open arts and intersectional culture. 
 
Featuring the celebrated trumpeter Sean Jones and the dynamic tap dancer Brinae Ali, 鈥淒izzy Spellz鈥 will take place at the 天美麻花星空高清mv鈥檚 Venable Theatre on September 27 and 28, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. 
 
鈥淒izzy Spellz鈥 explores the themes of Afro-Futurism, a genre that envisions a future through the prism of Black culture and identity, while paying homage to the groundbreaking legacy of jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie. This performance fuses the innovative spirit of jazz with the rhythmic precision of tap and the energetic flair of hip-hop, creating a multi-faceted artistic experience. 
 
Sean Jones, acclaimed trumpeter and Artistic Director of Carnegie Hall鈥檚 NYO Jazz, will honor Dizzy Gillespie鈥檚 influential contributions to jazz. Gillespie鈥檚 pioneering work in bebop and his role in shaping the evolution of jazz serve as a key inspiration for the performance.  Joining Jones is Brinae Ali, internationally renowned for tap work on Broadway鈥檚 Shuffle Along and many other projects.  Ali is acclaimed for her mesmerizing footwork and seamless integration of hip-hop elements. Her performance will highlight the future-facing vision of Afro-Futurism, celebrating both historical roots and innovative possibilities through her exceptional dance. 
 
Presented by MOSAIC, this performance is part of 天美麻花星空高清mv鈥檚 commitment to fostering an inclusive and dynamic cultural dialogue. Tickets for 鈥淒izzy Spellz鈥 are on sale now and can be purchased through a link on the MOSAIC website at www.mcla.edu/mosiac. Tickets are $20 for the general public, $10 for 天美麻花星空高清mv alumni, and free to 天美麻花星空高清mv student, staff and faculty.   
 
鈥淲e are thrilled to bring this groundbreaking performance to our community,鈥 said Director of the 天美麻花星空高清mv鈥檚 MOSAIC program Jeremy Winchester. 鈥淪ean Jones and Brinae Ali are remarkable artists whose work pushes creative boundaries and celebrates the rich legacy of Dizzy Gillespie and Afro-Futurism.鈥 
 
For more information about 鈥淒izzy Spellz鈥 and to purchase tickets, please visit www.mcla.edu/mosiac. 

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