Composer, saxophonist and educator Chris Coles’ meditation on the 2015 Charleston church shooting combines jazz, spoken word and movement, and invites the audience and performers to share a musical reflection on issues of social justice, racial inequality and gun violence.

Co-presented by the Local 4 Music Fund and Tri-C Performing Arts.

Admission is free, but reservations are required as capacity is restricted. Proof of vaccination, photo ID and masking are required.

Reservations here: www.ninelives2021.eventbrite.com

Free parking is located in Lot 5 at 2809 Woodland Ave. Proceed to signs that say Auditorium. Parking garage is positioned directly underneath the auditorium.

Chris Coles, Composer and Saxophone
Dave Morgan, Bass
Bobby Selvaggio, Saxophone
Zaire Darden, Percussion
Theron Brown, Keys
Brad Wagner, Saxophone
Emily Laycock, Vocals
Anthony Taddeo, Percussion
Chris Anderson, Trombone
Sam Blakeslee, Trombone
Tommy Lehman, Trumpet
Choreography and Dance by Dominic Moore Dunson
Emcee lyrics by Jul Big Green
Spoken Word Lyrics by Orlando Watson