Bud Powell Visits France: A Selection of Films by Francis Paudras
Join the Institute of Jazz Studies in Dana Library's Dana Room (Rutgers–Newark) for an exclusive screening of rare footage of legendary jazz pianist Bud Powell.
The Francis Paudras Collection features over 20 hours of recently digitized film, including interviews, home movies, and live performances. Enjoy a curated selection from this collection, followed by a panel discussion featuring Vincent Pelote, Senior Archivist and Digital Preservation Strategist for the Institute of Jazz Studies; Dr. Naomi Extra, lecturer of jazz and poetry at Rutgers University–Newark; and Earl John Powell Jr., Bud Powell’s son.
The event is open to the public and free of charge.