Tufts University Department of Music faculty member Joel LaRue Smith presents a deeply personal premiere performance of new, original straight-ahead jazz and Afro-Latin compositions from his newest albums, “Testimony” and “Jazz Soliloquy” (both released in 2023), alongside stunning new arrangements of jazz standards by Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins and Chano Pozo. Featuring guest performers Evan Palmer, bass, and Yoron Israel, drums.

Free to the public for in-person attendance with no tickets required. The concert also may be viewed online via Tufts Music Live Streaming.