Symphonic Premier of the 400: An Afrikan Epic Addendum- Uhuru

Mark Lomax's Urban Art Ensemble perform Blues in August from 400: An Afrikan Epic.

The Mark Lomax Quartet performs excerpts from 400: An Afrikan Epic.

Lomax's Urban Art Ensemble performs the 400 Years Suite.

The Mark Lomax Quartet performs excerpts from 400: An Afrikan Epic.

The Mark Lomax Quartet will perform excerpts from 400: An Afrikan Epic.

The Mark Lomax Quartet will be joined by members of the Cincinnati Symphony in a performance of the 400 Years Suite.

Dr. Mark Lomax, II will be performing excerpts from 400: An Afrikan Epic with his Quartet and faculty.

The Mark Lomax Quartet will be performing excerpts from 400: An Afrikan Epic.

The Mark Lomax Quartet will be performing excerpts from 400: An Afrikan Epic.

The Mark Lomax Quartet will be performing excerpts from 400: An Afrikan Epic.

Lomax & Bayard bring material from their latest release, Duo Meditations, to the Backstage at Lincoln audience.

Mark Lomax and the Urban Art Ensemble premier his latest work, The 400 Years Cycle, supported by the Wexner Center for the Arts.

The Mark Lomax Quartet improvise on themes from the Harlem Renaissance era.

Streetlight Guild presents an encore performance of “The New Black Eastside Songbook,” a six-song suite conceptualized by Columbus writer Scott Woods, featuring new music composed by Counterfeit Madison, Paisha Thomas, Krate Digga, The Ogun Meji Duo (Mark Lomax and Eddie Bayard), and Jordan Sandidge. “The New Black Eastside Songbook” is an exploration of black life and culture in Columbus historically and now, touching on subjects ranging from local jazz legends and privilege to the police and gentrification. It interrogates the definition of Columbus culture, and what relationship such culture might have to the people who both create and partake of it. Utilizing some of Columbus’ brightest musical talent across a variety of styles and backgrounds, this work seeks to establish a bar for the marriage of political context and musical examination, adding new bricks to the foundation of whatever Columbus

Be a part of history and join saxophonist Edwin Bayard and drummer Mark Lomax, II as they return to Art of Republic for a six-month residency. The Duo will be recording live versions of work from their recent recordings and new compositions that explore the raw and intimate power of the fabled saxophone and drum duo.

This residency is a presentation of Streetlight Guild and performances will be recorded. Admission is $10 at the door.

Be a part of history and join saxophonist Edwin Bayard and drummer Mark Lomax, II as they return to Art of Republic for a six-month residency. The Duo will be recording live versions of work from their recent recordings and new compositions that explore the raw and intimate power of the fabled saxophone and drum duo.

This residency is a presentation of Streetlight Guild and performances will be recorded. Admission is $10 at the door.

Be a part of history and join saxophonist Edwin Bayard and drummer Mark Lomax, II as they return to Art of Republic for a six-month residency. The Duo will be recording live versions of work from their recent recordings and new compositions that explore the raw and intimate power of the fabled saxophone and drum duo.

This residency is a presentation of Streetlight Guild and performances will be recorded. Admission is $10 at the door.

Be a part of history and join saxophonist Edwin Bayard and drummer Mark Lomax, II as they return to Art of Republic for a six-month residency. The Duo will be recording live versions of work from their recent recordings and new compositions that explore the raw and intimate power of the fabled saxophone and drum duo.

This residency is a presentation of Streetlight Guild and performances will be recorded. Admission is $10 at the door.

Be a part of history and join saxophonist Edwin Bayard and drummer Mark Lomax, II as they return to Art of Republic for a six-month residency. The Duo will be recording live versions of work from their recent recordings and new compositions that explore the raw and intimate power of the fabled saxophone and drum duo.

This residency is a presentation of Streetlight Guild and performances will be recorded. Admission is $10 at the door.