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From Maxville To Vanport at First United Methodist Church
Courtesy of Kim Gumbel | Posted on April 8, 2022
When
Thu, April 28, 2022
7:30 pm
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Musicians
Marilyn Keller
vocalsDouglas Detrick
trumpetEric Gruber
bassMieke Bruggeman
saxophone, baritoneRyan Meagher
guitarJoe Manis
saxophoneJohn C. Savage
fluteTim Willcox
saxophoneJasnam Daya Singh
pianoKen Ollis
drumsAbout
Hear From Maxville to Vanport, a multimedia concert featuring vocalist Marilyn Keller that highlights the stories of African Americans in two unique Oregon towns. With jazz, blues, R&B, and gospel-inspired music by Ezra Weiss, text by S. Renee Mitchell, films by Kalimah Abioto, and historical consultation by Gwendolyn Trice, From Maxville to Vanport takes you on a journey through lesser-known parts of Oregon’s history.