Gladys Knight Feb . 17 , 2023
“ Fort Mose is one of the most important places in American history , especially African-American history . It represents the ideals of freedom , democracy and the aspirations of a people to live their lives fully and to participate in a society with all rights and privileges afforded to them as equal human beings . Their story is all of us . Their story is what Jazz music represents - the willingness to work hard to help make one ’ s community a better place for all .”
– Scotty Barnhart , Director of The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra
Tank and the Bangas 2022
Photo Credit Milo Davis
Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series 2022 - Count Basie Orchestra