Friends of Merrill-Cazier Library Spring Lecture Featuring Mike Christiansen and Eric Nelson

With origins stemming from the beginning of the 20th century African American adoption of European folk and religious music, the popular genre of music known as jazz continues to morph and grow in popularity. The Lightwood Duo, featuring Mike Christiansen and Eric Nelson, will talk about and demonstrate the elements that combine to create jazz including: blues (the early beginnings), harmony, the feel, and improvisation.