Vestal Social Justice Night at Vestal Elementary School

The event will raise awareness for local artists through their work with Vestal partners, and their artistic contributions to the event. Montavilla Jazz resident artists, stars of Portland’s jazz scene who have a history of working with Vestal students over previous years, will perform the World Premieres of music crafted as a compliment to the students’ and community members’ stories. In the spirit of collaboration, many featured, creative works will reflect the experience of celebrating community, identity, and social justice.

2022 Featured Jazz Artists:
● Denzel Mendoza - GRAMMY winning trombonist, improviser (Haley Heynderickx, American DREAMers; Vestal featured artist 2021)...

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The event will raise awareness for local artists through their work with Vestal partners, and their artistic contributions to the event. Montavilla Jazz resident artists, stars of Portland’s jazz scene who have a history of working with Vestal students over previous years, will perform the World Premieres of music crafted as a compliment to the students’ and community members’ stories. In the spirit of collaboration, many featured, creative works will reflect the experience of celebrating community, identity, and social justice.

2022 Featured Jazz Artists:
● Denzel Mendoza - GRAMMY winning trombonist, improviser (Haley Heynderickx, American DREAMers; Vestal featured artist 2021)
● Machado Mijiga - Multi-instrumentalist, producer, and educator (Djungol Jim, DoubleDash; Vestal guest artist 2020 & featured artist 2021)
● Mary-Sue Tobin - Saxophonist, bandleader, and educator, (Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble, Quadraphonnes; Vestal resident artist 2018 - 2021)

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