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SAVANNAH, Ga. — The future of jazz is alive and thriving, as evidenced by a remarkable display of talent from young vocalists and instrumentalists on Tuesday night. This promising showcase took place at the Jewish Educational Alliance, where musicians from various high schools and colleges across the Southeast gathered for the Annual Future of Jazz Concert.
Hosted by the esteemed Ben Senger and Tina Tyus-Shaw, the event celebrated the next generation of jazz artists who are poised to carry the genre forward with passion and skill.
For two decades, Savannah’s own jazz legend Teddy Adams has been at the helm of this event, nurturing and showcasing young talent. In recent years, the concert has been dedicated to honoring the memory of the late Ben Tucker, a revered figure in Savannah’s jazz community and a hall of famer in his own right.
In addition to the excitement of the concert, local news included notable developments such as Jasper County’s approval of a sand mine and ongoing protests by ICE in Savannah. The community also mourned the loss of Rev. Jesse Jackson, who passed away at the age of 84.
Savannah Jazz legend Teddy Adams has been directing the event for 20 years. In recent years, the concert has been dedicated to the late Ben Tucker, another Savannah jazz hall of famer.
“I can’t think of a better way to do it than to have the future of jazz present proof, positively, that music is in very, very good shape, and there’s is definitely a future for it,’ Adams said.