During her visit to New York City for the 2023 Jazz Congress, Sylvia Brooks felt compelled to visit the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. While there, she was struck by a musical inspiration as she heard “Amazing Grace” at the hallowed ground where nearly 3,000 people lost their lives.
Jazz’s Influence on Contemporary Pop and R&B
Jazz has long been one of America’s greatest cultural exports. Just the same, it’s longtime innovation, emotional depth, and sophisticated musicality has made it a lasting influence over innumerable genres — most particularly, today’s Pop and R&B. These modern...
