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Western Michigan Jazz Society: Speaking of Jazz Series

The following interviews are a part of WMJS Jazz Talks. The series is focused on providing insights into the lives and careers of jazz musicians in the region. Interviews are available on Facebook and YouTube.

Article on how local arts organizations in Kalamazoo County are creating a more inclusive arts community.

Article on how local arts organizations in Kalamazoo County are creating a more inclusive arts community.

“Equity is definitely relevant to what I do as an arts and education professional. If we can expose students to more diverse composers and artists at an earlier age, it allows for a deeper and more informed lens into art and culture.”
— Rufus speaking with the Kalamazoo Community Foundation
INTERVIEW: Jazz Musician Rufus Ferguson & Trio Offer Juneteenth Concert Online

INTERVIEW: Jazz Musician Rufus Ferguson & Trio Offer Juneteenth Concert Online

“Music is a type of art form that really heals us, brings us together, and in this time that everything is going on — George Floyd and police brutality, and racism in this country — we’re really using music, all forms of black music, to really heal ourselves as well as our communities.”
— Rufus on WMUK 104.1 FM
Jazz Currents: In The Studio With Rufus Ferguson

Jazz Currents: In The Studio With Rufus Ferguson

“In an in-studio performance and interview with Keith Hall, Rufus Ferguson takes a turn as a soloist, and talks about what made him the player he is today.”