NMU 125th Celebration Lecture: "Jazz at NMU"

As part of NMU's 125th Anniversary and in conjunction with the NMU Jazz Festival, Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center Director Dan Truckey will present a lecture on the history of jazz at the university. He will explore the little-known history of the first jazz performers in Northern’s dance halls, gymnasiums, and auditoriums. From early big bands to legends like Louis Armstrong and Herbie Hancock, this presentation will cover it all. The event is free and open to the public.