Kenwood Academy Jazz Band directed by Gerald Powell performed with pianist Jason Moran at the world premiere of his "Looks of a Lot" concert in Orchestra Hall at Chicago Symphony Center in May, 2014, and at the Kennedy Center, in Washington, D.C., in February of 2017. A documentary video from the project produced by John Owens won the Emmy Award in Chicago/Midwest region in 2015.
The Kenwood Academy jazz band directed by Gerald Powell performs the world premiere of "Looks of a Lot," a concert at the Symphony Center in Chicago with pianist Jason Moran and his Bandwagon trio. Jason Moran created the piece for them, in part, to address gun violence in the neighborhoods where many of these students live.
The world premiere of "Looks of a Lot" at the Symphony Center in Chicago.
The world premiere of "Looks of a Lot" at the Symphony Center in Chicago.
The Kenwood Academy jazz band directed by Gerald Powell performs the world premiere of "Looks of a Lot," a concert at Symphony Center in Chicago, with pianist Jason Moran and his Bandwagon trio.
Members of the Kenwood Academy jazz band directed by Gerald Powell celebrate after performing the world premiere of "Looks of a Lot," a concert at the Symphony Center, with pianist Jason Moran and his Bandwagon trio.
Kenwood Academy High School in Chicago.
The Kenwood Academy jazz band practices in the hallway with director Gerald Powell in preparation for a concert of "Looks of a Lot" with pianist Jason Moran at the Kennedy Center, in Washington, D.C.
The Kenwood Academy jazz band practices in the music room with director Gerald Powell in preparation for a concert of of "Looks of a Lot" with pianist Jason Moran at the Kennedy Center, in Washington, D.C.
Pianist Jason Moran conducts a rehearsal of "Looks of a Lot," with the Kenwood Academy jazz band in the music room at school in preparation for a concert at the Kennedy Center, in Washington, D.C.
Pianist Jason Moran conducts a rehearsal of "Looks of a Lot," with the Kenwood Academy jazz band in the music room at school in preparation for a concert at the Kennedy Center, in Washington, D.C.
Members of the Kenwood Academy jazz band, directed by Gerald Powell, are getting ready for a concert of "Looks of a Lot" with pianist Jason Moran at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Pianist Jason Moran at rehearsal with members of the Kenwood Academy jazz band, directed by Gerald Powell, before a performance at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Pianist Jason Moran at rehearsal with members of the Kenwood Academy jazz band, directed by Gerald Powell, before a performance of "Looks of a Lot" at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Members of Kenwood Academy jazz band celebrate in their dressing room with director Gerald Powell, center, after a performance with Jason Moran of his music program titled "Looks of a Lot" at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.