IJD 2025 Event

jAIZzz – Video Premiere

Summary: AI’s rising influence and growing presence in the music industry, from song generation to virtual instruments and its impact on the future of a genre deeply rooted in human creativity and improvisation.

Episode 9: Graphic novel or jazz album? – The Epic and Intrumental – Comics & Jazz

Summary: This is the ninth episode (the one before the last, by the way) of a series of contents discussing the intertwining of comics and jazz as art forms, exploring their historical connections and contemporary influence on each other. The impact of recognition on these art forms and the representations of jazz in comics are also critical topics for our discussion. In this episode we compare two graphic novels, which are also cutting-edge jazz albums: The Epic, by Kamasi Washington and Instrumental, by Dave Chisholm.. Audio extracts used in the episode (in order of appearance): 1.Mordida (Geisa Fernandes); 2.The Rhythm Changes (Kamasi Washington); 3.Askim (Kamasi Washington); 4.Final Thought (Kamasi Washington); 5. Isabelle (K. Washington); 6.The Next Step (Kamasi Washington); 7.Change of Guard (K. Washington); 8.Lesanu (K. Washington); 9. Best of Luck (Dave Chisholm); 10. Death and the Narrator (Dave Chisholm); 11.Paranoia (Dave Chisholm); 12. Decompression (Dave Chisholm); 13.Costumes (Dave Chisholm); 14. Celebration (Dave Chisholm)  Comics & Jazz is written and produced by Geisa FernandesVisit: http://www.geisafernandes.com

1. Episode 9: Graphic novel or jazz album? – The Epic and Intrumental 08:53
2. Episode 8: From Rags to Riches – Comics and Jazz validated as art forms 13:16
3. Episode 7: Damsels in distress – Representing women in Comics and Jazz 12:55
4. Episode 6: Flow and the Black Diaspora 10:58
5. Comics & Jazz – Trailer 2 – eps 6 a 10 01:23

IJD 2024 Event

In the world of artistic expression, both comics and jazz stand out as vibrant and engaging forms of creativity. Comics, with their unique blend of visual art and storytelling, captivate readers of all ages with their colorful characters and imaginative worlds. On the other hand, jazz, with its soulful melodies and improvisational spirit, enchants audiences with its rhythmic complexity and emotional depth.When these two dynamic art forms converge, a magical synergy unfolds. In this ten-episode podcast, singer, composer and researcher Geisa Fernandes deals with several aspects in common between jazz and comic books. Embark on this sound-visual journey and enjoy!

IJD 2023 Event

PT & EN

Português:

30 de Abril, às 16h – Dia Internacional do Jazz na LivrariaTravessa – Bate -papo “O Jazz e a Literatura” com Geisa Fernandes

A representação do jazz na literatura: biografias e romances gráficos. A influência do jazz na música popular brasileira: de Pixinguinha à Bossa Nova. Jazz e questões de gênero: o caso de Billie Holiday..

English:

April 30th, at 4pm – International Jazz Day at Travessa Bookstore – Jazz chat: “Jazz and Literature” with Geisa Fernandes

The representation of jazz in literature: biographies and graphic novels. The influence of jazz on Brazilian popular music: from Pixinguinha to Bossa Nova. Jazz and gender issues: the case of Billie Holiday.

IJD 2022 Event

Geisa Fernandes apresenta Jazz e Quadrinhos

Quando? 30/04/2022, às 16:00

Onde? Livraria Ponte (Rua Tiradentes, 128 – Ingá, Niterói/RJ)

Site do evento: https://jazzday.com/events/

Página do evento no Facebook: https://fb.me/e/1PcwU5DGt

Release:

Pixinguinha é Jazz? O que Billie Holiday tem a ver com Watchmen? Geisa Fernandes apresenta uma aula-show sobre a ligação entre o Jazz e as Histórias em Quadrinhos. Acompanhada  do violão de sete cordas de Kevin Shortall, a cantora, compositora e pesquisadora brasileira une música e imagens para falar sobre a longa convivência entre o gênero musical e a Nona Arte. 

O evento faz parte da programação do Dia Internacional do Jazz, comemorado em 30 de Abril e contou com o apoio da Livraria Ponte e da Nitcomics.

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English:

Geisa Fernandes presents Comics and Jazz

Pixinguinha is Jazz? What does Billie Holiday have to do with Watchmen? Geisa Fernandes presents a show-class on the connection between Jazz and Comics. Accompanied by Kevin Shortall on the seven-string guitar, the Brazilian singer, songwriter and researcher brings together music and images to talk about the long coexistence between the musical genre and the Ninth Art.

The event is part of the International Jazz Day program, celebrated on April 30th and had the support of Livraria Ponte and Nitcomics.

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