Join Jon Batiste and our host, local musician Christopher Jackson, on Saturday, April 5th at 2:00 pm at the Pump House Steam Museum for a lively afternoon chat based on the “Harlem Speaks” program.
For those with tickets to the Jon Batiste concert later that evening at the Grand Theatre, your admission to this event is free. For those without concert tickets, you may join us for the lecture at the regular cost of admission to the museum of $5.30. We strongly recommend that all patrons register here in advance to secure a spot as seating for this intimate lecture is limited.
The Pump House Steam Museum is located at 23 Ontario Street, Kingston, Ontario. http://steammuseum.ca/event/jon-batiste-jazz-lecture/
Watch/listen here as Jon Batiste talks about his musical influences and "social music":
About our host:
Chris Jackson has been living in Kingston since 1998 and fell in love with the city the moment he arrived. He moved here for music opportunities and also went to St. Lawrence College to become a CYW (Child and Youth Worker). Chris is employed by the Limestone District school board. He plays in several local bands, playing different instruments such as drums, bass guitar, electric guitar, mandolin, banjo and vocals. Chris is married and a father of two boys.
Associated event
Target ages
Age 12 and up
Audience
For Adults
Master Classes
Upcoming Performances
- Saturday, April 5, 201410:00AMFinished