James Reese Europe is the Army bandleader who is credited with introducing the French to jazz during WWI and U.S. audiences to tango, the first Latin American dance craze in the country. Europe’s music will be performed by the 78th Army Band-Jazz Combo, and a dance performance explaining the roots of tango will be presented by ACCENT Dance. Free & Open to the public.
Schedule
Venue
Bronx Music Heritage Center
1303 Louis Nine Blvd
Bronx, NY 10459
Phone:
+19175572354
