Jazz History

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Jazz History Happy 100th

Charles Bergeron, Ph.D., Professor of Jazz History and Program Director for Jazz Pedagogy at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music

Join Charles Bergeron, Ph.D., and professor of jazz studies at the University of Miami, for this in-depth look into the lives and careers of some of our favorite jazz performers who would have turned 100 in 2026. Among others, legendary trumpeter and band leader, Miles Davis, whose consistent innovation and influence on the genre’s evolution across several decades will be discussed along with celebrated and iconic saxophonist and composer John Coltrane, who is known for his complex harmonies and improvisational prowess. Not to be missed, our lifelong learning jazz lovers will not want to miss this lecture!

This presentation is part of Charles Bergeron's Jazz History series.

Charles Bergeron

Charles Bergeron

As a jazz bassist and composer, Charles’ unique approach to improvisation and compositional style reflects the wide variety of musical influences while confirming a deep commitment to his musical cultural heritage as a native New Orleanian. This can be seen in his leadership of the South Florida Jazz Orchestra — a critically acclaimed, modern big band comprising many of the top jazz artists and studio musicians in Miami.