Pepper’s Powwow
Sandra Osawa’s award-winning documentary
on the life and music of Jim Pepper (Kaw/Creek) 1941-1992
and
video highlights of Jim PepperFest 2013
Thursday May 22 at Rosewood Initiative Community Center
“A captivating look at the life of Native American jazz saxophone pioneer Jim Pepper, the first musician to fuse Native American music with jazz. The documentary soars with diverse musical highlights, including Pepper’s grandfather’s recording of the peyote chant “Witchi Tai To,” which Pepper developed into a crossover hit on both the jazz and Top 40 charts. Pepper’s life and music harmonized two distinct cultures, and serve as a poetic example for all indigenous people, ‘walking in two worlds with one spirit.’” –The Independent Television Service (ITVS)
Thursday May 22 at Rosewood Initiative Community Center
16126 SE Stark Street, Portland
Doors open – 5:30 pm Program – 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Free admission, donation requested, everyone welcome, family friendly
Mark your calendars: The Jim Pepper Native Arts Festival will be back at Parkrose HS Performing Arts Center on Saturday, September 13, 2014. Schedules and artists TBA.
Jim Pepper Native Arts Festival: www.Jimpepperfest.net
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