Epiphany Jam Session Memorial for Rodger Pegues
Let’s celebrate the life of jazz pianist Rodger Pegues with a community jam session led by Blumeadows and friends. Wear all black like Rodger loved to do and bring your instrument to jam, or just come and listen. Refreshments will be provided.
Rodger Pegues, a native of Seattle, Washington, started singing solos in church at the age of 9. Inspired by the gifted music minister of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Phyllis Byrdwell, he began to study piano. In his teens he received both classical and jazz piano instruction at the Cornish School of Allied Arts. At Garfield High School, under the directorship of Clarence Acox he was awarded a superior performance award at the Reno International Jazz Festival.
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Date/Time
February 26, 2023 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM -
Location
911 24th Avenue -
Host Organization
Wa Na Wari -
Contact
https://www.wanawari.org/
(206) 485-7563
wanawariseattle@gmail.com
Wa Na Wari
911 24th Ave
Seattle, WA, 98122
(206) 485-7563
Wa Na Wari creates space for Black ownership, possibility, and belonging through art, historic preservation, and connection. Wa Na Wari means "Our Home" in Kalabari. Co-founder, Inye Wokoma, is Kalabari through his father's lineage. The name Wa Na Wari evokes a sense of purpose and intention to remain present in a place we consider home.