Hoboken Public Library presents Garden State Jazz Greats – Paquito D'Rivera Listening Session – October 5th at 6:30pm

Come and join Jazz scholar Ben Young as he explores the majesty, style, and genius of New Jersey’s own jazz greats. Many of these names you may already know and all of them you should know as each of these innovators have left their indelible imprint on world culture through the great African American creation of Jazz.

Ben Young will discuss the lives and contributions of each of these home state heroes along with the musical and historical context to help illustrate what made each of their unique and singular artistic visions have such an impact.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, October’s artist will be reedman Paquito D’Rivera. Although born in Cuba, D’Rivera has made the Garden State his home in the over four decades since he emigrated to the U.S. The reputation of his talent preceded him through his playing in Orchestra Cubana de Música Moderna and Irakere, and a long series of recordings as leader has spread his playing to a much wider audience here. Combining straight-ahead Jazz with the music of the Hispanic diaspora, D’Rivera has extended the long tradition of Latin influence on America’s music.