Democracy in Rhythm—Jazz in Paris (in English). An Interview with Paul Glenshaw

First brought to France by black American soldiers in WWI, jazz has been thriving in Paris for more than a century. Seen through contemporary eyes, the film explores the history and legacy of jazz artists and their music, bringing artists and audiences together in a profound expression of democracy.

Paul Glenshaw is a filmmaker, artist, writer, and educator. He is a longtime lecturer for the Smithsonian Associates. His most recent film is The Lafayette Escadrille, about the Americans who volunteered as fighter pilots for France in WWI. His jazz-related projects include the documentary Democracy in Rhythm—Jazz in Paris (in production), the creation of To Swing Through the Sky, a theater piece commissioned by George Mason University, and the development of STEAM content for Jazz at Lincoln Center.

“French-American Histories, one story, two narratives” is a program of curatorial talks launched by the Villa Albertine in collaboration with the Federation of Alliances Françaises USA. Each episode reveals a different facet of the vibrant French-American tapestry, through interviews with leading scholars, experts, and practitioners conducted by Dr. Iris de Rode, an expert in the history of French-American relations. The interviews will be broadcast live and recorded monthly at the French Embassy or other locations in the United States.

This event will be on Zoom and is free for all Alliance Française members in the U.S., AATF members, and invited guests of the presenters or publicists. Non-members or persons who have no AF chapter nearby can purchase tickets ($10). Please click here to register.

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