"The Riverboat" is an interactive program featuring original music by Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards, as well as classic standards from black folk music, blues, Ragtime, jazz, zydeco, and swing. In addition to developing music literacy, students will learn about the history of jazz and its role in American history. "The Riverboat" celebrates the perseverance while telling the story of early black American life. A version of the full show is available at the link below and the set list includes song links below for those that have sound files or music videos.
"The Riverwalk" Set List
Second Line
[Basin Street Interlude]
It Don't Mean a Thing
***FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY
Educational guide provided by the artist