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All-Star Concert - Evolution of the Blues at the New York Historical Society

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New York Historical Society

Slavery in New York: Musical Legacies

Evolution of the Blues

Wednesday, December 7th - 7:00pm The Blues - the music spawned by the introduction of enslaved peoples onto United States soil. Featuring re-creations of original performance pieces including original instrumentation, and tracing the evolution of this uniquely American art form up to the present time.

Renowned Bluesmen: Guy Davis, guitar and vocals; Michael Hill, guitar and vocals; Paul Ossola, bass; Paul Peress, drums; Jimmy Smith, piano.

Non-members: $30 N-YHS members, seniors, educators, students: $25

To reserve tickets, call 212-485-9205 Charge your order to Visa, Mastercard or American Express. We cannot guarantee seating if you are not prepaid.

New-York Historical Society 170 Central Park West at 77th Street New York NY 10024 www.nyhistory.org



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