Strumming Stories: Live Jazz Music by Young Musicians from the Musicmatters Institute of Jazz Studies (1)

Immerse yourself in the sonic richness of jazz’s past, present, and future at Strumming Stories, a live session showcasing young talents from the Musicmatters Institute of Jazz Studies. This evening celebrates the spontaneity of jazz through performances from two distinct ensembles, The Standards Project and Smile in Pain. With fresh interpretations of jazz standards, The Standards Project reinvigorates beloved classics, bringing vibrant, soulful twists. Meanwhile, Smile in Pain offers raw, original compositions—an intimate reflection of their personal and collective journeys through sound.

Both ensembles push beyond genre boundaries, adding their unique voices to jazz while staying rooted in the art of improvisation. With every beat, strum, and riff, these musicians create a space where tradition meets exploration, where jazz transforms into a language that transcends time, reimagining a genre that has always thrived on freedom and expression. Strumming Stories is more than a performance—it’s a story woven through jazz, a…