Jazz en route for France

Dr. Claus-Martin Walkstein of the University of Nantes in Brittany, France, describes the impact of World War One on the global spread of American jazz in a special lecture. Hear the influence of the American Expeditionary Forces, military bands, the Red Cross and YMCA personnel stationed across France and how they contributed to the Paris “Années Follles” jazz craze. A reception will begin at 6 pm, with the talk beginning at 6:30 pm. The talk will dovetail with the ongoing exhibit For Home and Country: Louisiana in the Great War. louisianastatemuseum.org/museums/capitol-park-museum.