Jazz & Justice Suite
A Multi-Movement Declaration
with Dr. James Waller, Acting Director, Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute
Jazz & Justice Suite: A Multi-Movement Declaration is an original jazz suite composed and performed by UConn Jazz faculty. This powerful artistic statement explores human rights through music, with each movement inspired by an article from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), and honoring a historical figure or movement.
Through composition, narration, and improvisation, each piece interprets a specific human rights issue—from racial justice and political participation to gender equality, environmental advocacy, and the right to education. This suite responds musically to the call for justice, offering a deeply personal, expressive, and intellectually compelling experience.
Featuring:
Earl MacDonald
John Mastroianni
Louis Hanzlik
Steven Bulmer
Evam Gray
Jonathan Barber
Scott Sasanecki
Leala Cyr
For tickets and more information, visit https://events.ticketleap.com/events/vondermehden
Make A NIGHT OF IT
Enjoy dinner in Downtown Storrs before the performance, or grab a bite afterwards to keep the conversation going. With over twenty restaurants serving up cuisines from around the globe, there’s something to fit every budget and please every palate - all within walking distance of von der Mehden! See what’s cooking here.
Pictured: Kathmandu Kitchen & Bar
PARKING: Parking is available in the Downtown Storrs Parking Garage (33 Royce Circle), which is free for your first two hours and just $1/hour thereafter. The garage is about an easy walk from von der Mehden Recital Hall and conveniently located near over twenty downtown dining options.