Big Ears Festival with Wadada Leo Smith and Julien Baker

Mar 29, 2025 · Bijou Theatre, Knoxville, TN Bijou Theatre, Knoxville, TN

Mar 29

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Wadada Leo Smith

2 concerts

Wadada Leo Smith, born in Mississippi, is a groundbreaking jazz trumpeter and composer known for his Ankhrasmation musical language. A pioneer in avant-garde jazz since the ’60s, he’s worked with Anthony Braxton, John Zorn, and Vijay Iyer. His major works include Pulitzer-nominated *Ten Freedom Summers* and Grammy-winning *America’s National Parks*.

Julien Baker

3 concerts

Julien Baker and TORRES's "Send A Prayer My Way" is a defiant, subversive country piece tackling addiction and oppressive power, born from a 2016 Chicago show.