Coles, Jay: Harlem Echoes

Harlem Echoes is a vibrant celebration of the Harlem Renaissance, the powerful cultural movement of the 1920s and 1930s that gave rise to a new era of African American art, literature, and music. Inspired by the energy and innovation of this time, the work weaves together echoes of jazz, blues, hip hop, and soul. Rhythmic drive and lyrical intensity flow through the piece, offering both solos and powerful statements from the full ensemble, echoing the Renaissance’s spirit of creativity, resilience, and pride.