Jazz Journeys with David Morgan (In-Person)

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Embark on a soulful journey of enchanting melodies and smooth rhythms with David Morgan, a Redding resident and accomplished jazz pianist.

Held once a month through May, the Library’s Mark Twain Room will be transformed into a musical haven, as David treats neighbors to Jazz Journeys – an immersive experience designed to demonstrate how jazz conveys soul-stirring emotions.

During this free and live performance, Morgan will guide his audience through a wide selection of classic and contemporary jazz, performing scores from  Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington and Miles Davis. He’ll also play compositions representing a wide variety of jazz styles.

Audience interaction will be part of the program. Morgan hopes to help people gain an understanding of the music and how jazz communicates.

“I want to pull back the veil of mystery surrounding jazz,” said Morgan, who is also a singer, songwriter, producer and educator.

Jazz Journeys Concert Dates

Tuesdays at 11 am in Library’s upstairs Mark Twain Room

January 30

February 27

March 26

April 16

May 28

About Our Performer

David Morgan has been a professional musician, producer, musical director and educator for 30 years.  He is a world-class piano player, and has performed and toured worldwide with well-known national and international artists such as actress/singer Jane Lynch,  Neshama Carlebach, and his own Jazz Trio.  David has also performed and recorded with Wynton Marsalis, Wes Anderson and Grammy/Emmy-nominated singer/songwriter, Peter Himmelman.

​David writes music for CBS Sports, Discovery, A&E, MTV,  and TV shows including ‘Pawn Stars’, ‘Little Women’ and ‘Catfish’.  He also produces recordings for other artists in his own studio.

A graduate from The University of New Orleans with a BA in Jazz Studies under the direction of Ellis Marsalis, David now focuses his attention to The Music Shed in Redding, where he shares his love of music with musicians of all ages.