Whitaker Jazz Speaks

February 18th 1920s-1940s
This talk will explore Davis’s pivotal role in bebop (playing with Charlie Parker), the development of cool jazz, his time at Juilliard, and how his collaborations shaped modern jazz. Kahn’s extensive work on his literary work inspired by the recording Kind of Blue makes him an ideal choice to connect historical aspects with the artistic innovations.

March 18th - 1960s-1970s
This talk will examine how Davis revolutionized jazz with fusion, inspired by funk, rock, and psychedelic music.

May 13th - 1980s-1990s
This talk will offer insight into Davis's return to the music world in the ‘80s, his late-period experiments, his visual art, and his enduring influence across multiple genres.