Jazz Gallery Walk

Hello again everyone! So this last Friday my class did a Jazz Walk on the upper floor of the library. There was so much information on the time and children's books were covering the tables. You could tell that it really took time and effort to set up. It was nicely done.
There wasn't anything there that I truly connected to, but if I had to choose something it would have to be the quotes on the walls. There were a couple that I really liked but I'll just post one...,"When we have knowledge of great innovators and understand their creativity, it can clear many roadblocks we believe effect only us. Their achievements educate, inspire, and delight,"(Marsalis). This quote is so true! A lot of times we become discouraged by all of the "roadblocks" we run into, but when we look at all the great innovators out there, it makes us see that we are capable of being great too. We just have to try harder. These people motivate us to do our best and that's the reason most of us succeed.
Okay now the next topic I'm supposed to comment on is about how Jazz and Democracy seem to be connected, but to be honest I am not really too sure. I have looked around online and found another quote by Marsalis. He says,"Jazz is democracy in action." Through jazz, cultures can express their ideas to eachother through music.
One of the more famous songs of this time was called "Summertime" by George Gershwin. It has been redone by many different artists and is very popular.
Overall, the Jazz Walk was a good experience. I don't relate to it very well but I know that a lot of people do. I recommend that everyone listen to a little jazz every now and then...I've found that i actually like it!