Express Newark invites you to the Holdout II by Derrick Adams for a multimedia experience by rock/jazz/world drummer Will Calhoun. Featuring his groundbreaking and transformative experiments in drumming, Will’s photography and digital Afro-futuristic images will be projected with his live performance.
"Blues People" is the 2023-2024 annual theme of Express Newark, with new works, performances, and public conversations. It’s Inspired by the 60th Anniversary of Blues People by Leroi Jones, Later Known as Amiri Baraka.
Doors Open at 5:30 PM
Program begins at 6:30 PM
Performance begins at 7:30 PM
This event is free and open to the public — registration is required. Refreshments will be served.
Express Newark
54 Halsey Street, 2nd FL
Newark, NJ 07102
Tel: (973) 353-0723
Please visit Express Newark for more information.
- Legendary drummer Will Calhoun shares his music and artwork at "Blues People" event at Express Newark by Sheila Anderson, for WBGO Jazz Radio 88.3 FM
June 28, 2024. - Full Interview between Will Calhoun and WBGO’s Sheila Anderson, Video, WBGO on Facebook
June 28, 2024. - Event: "Will Calhoun, Louis Armstrong", New York Amsterdam News, June 27, 2024.