Aruan Ortiz Pastor's Paradox at The Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural & Educational Center

This five-part piece explores the evolution of MLK's political and progressive views, the expanding of his awareness of the devastating negative impact of systemic economic inequality and the lack of support for black and brown communities, which he denounced in several speeches during the latest stage of his prolific civil rights activism. 

Aruan Ortiz, Don Byron, Lester St. Louis, Gerald Cleaver in Performance & Discussion. Suggested minimum donation is $5. Donations go towards funding artist fees. Arts for Art's On_Line Salon series features live streaming FreeJazz performances and conversations every Tuesday and Thursday....

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This five-part piece explores the evolution of MLK's political and progressive views, the expanding of his awareness of the devastating negative impact of systemic economic inequality and the lack of support for black and brown communities, which he denounced in several speeches during the latest stage of his prolific civil rights activism. 

Aruan Ortiz, Don Byron, Lester St. Louis, Gerald Cleaver in Performance & Discussion. Suggested minimum donation is $5. Donations go towards funding artist fees. Arts for Art's On_Line Salon series features live streaming FreeJazz performances and conversations every Tuesday and Thursday.

Thursday April 15, 2021, 8PM ET
Video is available to view through Monday April 19, 6PM ET

Pastor's Paradox
Aruan Ortiz - piano
Don Byron - clarinet, bass clarinet
Lester St. Louis - cello
Gerald Cleaver - drums
Commissioned by the Jazz Coalition Commission Grant 2020

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