Jazz: Spirituals, Prayer and Protest Concert Tickets

Join an inspiring celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through jazz, spirituals, and modern works. The MSU College of Music presents the Jazz: Spirituals, Prayer and Protest Concert, a Sunday afternoon event that blends historical spirituals with contemporary jazz, performed by the MSU Jazz Orchestra I, vocalists, and esteemed guest Carmen Bradford. This program honors courage, resilience, and community through music that has shaped American culture.

Event details: Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 3:00 p.m., Fairchild Theatre, MSU Campus, East Lansing, MI. Attendance is free with admission required, as part of MSU’s MLK celebratory week. Secure your seats to this meaningful performance and support artists dedicated to social dialogue through song.

About the performers: Carmen Bradford, a 2024 Grammy winner for Basie Swings the Blues and a long-time associate professor at MSU, brings signature vocal finesse to this program, alongside MSU Jazz Orchestra I and MSU jazz voice students/alumni. The concert showcases spirituals and modern jazz works, illustrating the historical thread from spirituals to contemporary protest-infused compositions.

Artist highlights: Carmen Bradford has bridged stage and classroom, enriching jazz education while releasing modern recordings such as Carmen Sings Carmen: Echoes of Carmen McRae (Artist Alliance Records) with the Compass Jazz Orchestra in 2025. Her work is supported by her official channels, including carmenbradford.com and profiles on streaming platforms and booking pages. Follow her latest tours and releases on Apple Music, iHeart, and Bandsintown for real-time updates.

Upcoming tour notes: Bradford’s 2025 schedule features The Catalina Bar & Grill in Los Angeles (June 29–30), Retreat Farm in Brattleboro, VT (July 19), All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Atlanta (February 22), and other dates announced through 2025 press cycles. Whether you’re in Michigan for MLK week or joining her on the road, you can expect powerful vocal interpretations and a collaborative, educational performance experience.

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