Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah

Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, nominated for Best Improvised Jazz Solo at the 64th Grammy Awards, reflects on the importance of axioms in jazz and expansive music, drawing parallels between the self-evident truths of axioms and the foundational elements of improvisation. Despite the uncertainty of the Covid19 pandemic, Adjuah and his band persevered at New York City's Blue Note, delivering a powerful performance that resonated with themes of individual and collective strength and courage.

In a poignant moment captured before the world was engulfed in the turmoil of the pandemic, Adjuah and his septet left a lasting impact on their audience with their music at the Blue Note, embodying the resilience and energy that defines their artistry. This performance, now treasured even more in hindsight, serves as a testament to the enduring power of music to inspire and uplift in times of adversity.