Jazz Classics with Paul Cornish

Founded in 1974 and named for Charlotte civic leader and former mayor Harvey Bernard Gantt, the Gantt Center’s mission is to present, preserve and celebrate excellence in the art, history and culture of African-Americans and those of African descent. Designed by reknowned architech Philip Freelon, co-designer of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in our nation's capital, the Gantt Center features fine art exhibits from around the world, culture programs & events, and digital art technology. Visit ganttcenter.org for more information.

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Join us in Jazz Greats: Classic Photographs from the Bank of America Collection for the exhibition closing performance with Paul Cornish.

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

World-renowned pianist Paul Cornish will be gracing the green walls of our Jazz Greats exhibition on Sunday, April 26th, the last day visitors can view the classic black-and-white photographs from the Bank of America Collection. Paul will be performing 2 sets as a solo pianist, and the admission is $10 per set (plus fees):Set #1 - 3 pmSet #2 - 4 pmTickets to this performance include general admission to all Gantt exhibitions for the day and guaranteed entry to the set of your choice!Guests are encouraged to explore the free drop-in activity in our newest exhibition, Presence of Color, between 3-5pm on April 26th as well. More information about that activation can be found at this link: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986911298179?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986911298179?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986911298179?aff=oddtdtcreator</a> About Paul Cornish:Paul Cornish hails from Houston, Texas, where he was a student at the prestigious High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, whose alumni also include jazz luminaries such as Jason Moran, Robert Glasper, Eric Harland, Kendrick Scott, Chris Dave, Walter Smith III, James Francies, and others.Cornish was one of seven jazz prodigies worldwide selected for a full fellowship to attend the esteemed Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz at UCLA, where he completed his master’s degree. He was a finalist in the 2023 American Pianists Awards and the Herbie Hancock International Jazz Piano Competition. Cornish has performed extensively worldwide with notable artists such as Joshua Redman, Louis Cole, Mark Guiliana, HAIM, Snoh Aalegra, Terrace Martin, Kanye West, and many more. He strives to inspire freedom and collaboration in his music and community.Follow Paul Cornish:<a href="https://www.paulcornishmusic.com/" title="https://www.paulcornishmusic.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Website</a> •<a href="https://www.instagram.com/modernpaulitics" title="https://www.instagram.com/modernpaulitics" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Instagram</a>

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