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In his new jazz series at The Sofia, saxman and educator Jacam Manricks is taking a page out of Wynton Marsalis’ book.
Like Marsalis, a renowned trumpeter and educator who has made jazz more accessible to the masses, Manricks aims to enlighten, as well as entertain, in a string of performances at The Sofia dedicated to jazz legends and their iconic works.
“People sometimes think jazz is over their heads,” says Manricks, who is both performing in and curating the series. “As humans, we’re creatures of habit, so we like what we know — what’s familiar.” By making jazz more familiar through performance and discussions, he says, he hopes to remove the intimidation factor.