In celebration of Black History Month, Dr. Sam Waymon will give a concert in Kittredge Theater.
Musical director Dr. Samuel Waymon is an award-winning film composer, songwriter, performer, singer, pianist, and brother of the late Nina Simone. Sam co-wrote many of Nina’s popular songs; and toured with her band for her first 25 years as her manager, confidante, and organist. He has shared the concert stage with such greats as Miles Davis, Odetta, Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela, Quincy Jones, Donny Hathaway, Phyllis Hyman, Max Roach and many more, along with his sister Nina.
The WWC Advanced Jazz Ensemble will open the concert at 6:30 in the Kittredge Lobby.
There are a limited number of WWC student tickets available at no cost. Please email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Hosted in collaboration by Jason DeCristofaro, WWC Music Department, Amy Ager Office of Strategic Ventures, and Alumni Board member George Whitman IV.
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